Faubus Refuses to Rehire Guard in Little Rock Spat
Gov. Orval Faubus says he has not accepted back into the Arkansas National Guard the 8,500 troops released from federal service amid the Little Rock integration crisis. He hints possible conditions and timing for their return, referencing the force used to block nine Black students at Little Rock Central High.
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Faubus battles federalization of Arkansas National Guard
Governor Faubus argues the Arkansas guard remains under state control while federal orders transition. He cites Lt Clinger and Maj Gen Sherman T Faubus Jr. contends no one signed the papers to return units to state duty. He questions responsibility for reestablishing state authority as Army readies most guardsmen for release.
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