Marshall University Progress on Race Relations
Dr. Jack Shay, dean of student affairs, says integration at Marshall is fair but far from ideal with about 100 full time Black students in a 4700 to 6200 enrollment. Negro students mostly live at home. dorm policies shifted away from segregated assignments. fraternities and sororities currently have no Black members.
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Fear and violence in Mississippi tied to James Meredith shooting
Ralph McGill argues fear fuels extremist acts in Mississippi where James Meredith survived a shotgun ambush. He notes the shooter, an unemployed recluse from across the river, acted from unknown motives stirred by racist rhetoric and leadership figures. The piece questions origins of such fear.
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Democratic fund-raising schemes spark outrage and mockery
The text exposes a rumored tiered White House invite system tied to large Democratic donations, detailing perks from dinner with officials to a supreme court swearing. It contrasts Republican lack of similar incentives and comments on white supremacy groups, citing James Meredith and Mississippi events.
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