Court decisions expand First Amendment protections
A March 9 Supreme Court ruling bars libel suits against public officials unless malice is proven and the press may publish robust criticism. Indiana Circuit Judge Nat A. Hill on Friday freed three IU socialists from sedition charges, citing 1956 and federal precedents. The rulings bolster free speech, press, and assembly rights nationwide.
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Supreme Court
Indiana Circuit Court
Nat A. Hill
Indiana University
Alabama
U. S
High Court
Arthur Goldberg
Hugo Black
William Douglas
Free&s
U. Socialists
Indiana
I. U.-recognized
Young Socialist Alliance
Carl Braden
Louisville
Braden
Kentucky
Hill
I. U
Ministers describe hurdles in Hattiesburg voting drive
In a lengthy talk, Michie recounted barriers faced by Black residents in Hattiesburg. He cited a four page voter registration form that stumped two PhDs, fears of employer backlash, and limits on courthouse access. He noted library access required teacher permission to contact the superintendent.
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Michie
Hattiesburg
UPC
Commission On
Minister’s Voter Checks and Library Door Policy
Reported procedures for registering voters in schools followed by a request to the superintendent for book checkout. If approved, a Negro must call to schedule library access via back door, passing a permission slip through a door slot to receive the book. Audience reactions and Michie comments on race and church roles close the item.
College notices announce editor and committee applications
Announcements detail deadlines for TRIANGLE editor and Campus Fellowship cabinet positions with March 30 and April 1 due dates. Religious Life Committee forms due April 3. Hanover College hosts Spring Regional UCCF Study Conference April 4–5 with attendees from regional campuses. Book of the Month is Erich Fromm The Art of Loving with a March 31 seminar led by Wanda Baldwin.
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Religious Life Committee
Horner
Hanover
Phi Mu
Hanover College
UCCF
Louisville
DePauw
Butler
Indiana State
Indiana Central
Purdue
Indiana University
Erich Boenhoffer
Richard Conklin
Janet Cavins
Erich Fromm
Wanda Baldwin
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