Controversy over Madelyn O'Hair visit at COM campus
Discussion reveals Baptist panelists opposing the coming of Madelyn Murray O'Hair. Debated issues include freedom of speech, public funding, and community response. The college president emphasizes listening to residents while resisting pressure from a single group as a Protest Day unfolds.
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Fred Taylor
Green
Allen
Campbell
Simpson
Queen of Peach Church
Dr. Green
Paul Teague
Galveston County
Clear Creek
Jim Simpson
Madelyn Murray O’ Hair
Teague
COM
Nessier Center
Lowry Center
O'Hair Appearance Sparks debate at COM board meeting
Boiled by controversy over Madelyn Murray O’Hair's April 19 talk, COM board members clash on religious freedom and facility use. Speakers defend academic freedom while praising or opposing the guest, with policy review and possible committee action as outcomes.
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A.O. Singer
Memorial Baptist Church
COM
Ohio
God
Big Daddy
Jesus
J.C
the Holy Spirit
Spook
Inez Wesley
The
Daily Sun
Campbell
Ft. Hood
Quartermaster Company
U.S.A
John Dos Passos
Leon Jaworski
Dr. Green
Robert Alexander
John Cox
Simpson
John Birch Society
Alexander
Dr. Taylor
Ms. O’hair
College of the Mainland
American Issues Forum
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Babe” Schwartz
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Union Hall
Houston
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la Church of Christ
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Lu Don Inc
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