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The South and Race Talks amid TV Controversy
A writer reflects on letters about race, censorship, and public opinion in the South. He notes hostile and supportive responses to black performers and King, discusses constitutional rights and the role of Communism rumors, and argues for universal free speech and measured reform across regions. The piece ends with a hopeful call for justice with diminished friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Dave Garthoway
Sullivan
Alten
Garroway
Wilson
Atlanta
Tion
George M. Cohan
North
Steve
NAACP
Martin ‘Luther King
Folsom
Dulles
United States
Comegvendents
Alabama
Atlanta Journal
Ini Hal
Amon
Uals
Village Voice
Universal Brotherhood
ED Randall
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
Guido Pantaleoni
U.S. Committee For Unicef
P. D
Philadelphia
Aoany
Randell
Orkees
Eowix Randall
Friendly World Broadcasting
Providence Road
Wallingford
Friends OF
Mary Euacott
Arnold—Francis and
Evrix Bacon
Passuons Elkinton
Geosee Fisx
Epita New
Charles and
Anna Supias
Ja—Eorra