August 30, 1963, will be etched in the memories of Atlanta Daily World staff for a long time. The once-thriving newspaper, founded on August 3, 1928, as an independent and non-sectarian publication, suffered a significant loss. William A. Scott, its founder and publisher since August 5, 1928, had passed away on February 7, 1964.
Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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