Press Critique of Cincinnati Football and Race Rules
The article argues two local papers show bias in backing big time football under racist rules at the University of Cincinnati. It cites Times-Star campaigns to fund a band trip, council praise for rejecting a Sun Bowl condition, and hints of political motives behind council votes regarding end Willard Stargel.
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Cincinnati
Times-Star
U. C
el Paso
Tootle
Raymond Walters
University
Willard Stargel
Joseph D. Garretson
Enquirer
Rollin Everett
University football schedule debate over principles versus reality
The council argued about a principle while the university board faced the hard reality of whether a football game should be played. The Post opposed yielding to southern racial prejudices in playing with southern teams and labeled early games with southern opponents a blot on the UC record. Rumors circulated that some in university athletic circles favored discouraging Negroes from joining the UC football squad.
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the Post
Stargel
U. C
Executive Faces Soaring Living Costs and Retrenchment
The Wall Street Journal details Mr X and his family adjusting to postwar expenses. Housing upkeep taxes and servants raise costs to about 15 000 a year plus 20 000 taxes. Social life and life insurance push remaining funds down to 2 000. He adopts a buyer's strike, delaying suits and downgrading cars while noting workers gained real income from raises.
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Mrs. X
Mr. X
Journal Reporter
OPA
Natl. Assn
Credi
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