Resignation of LSU Y M C A director amid integration probe
A letter from Hollis E. Hayward details his resignation as LSU YMCA director after President Middleton demanded it amid a state legislative probe into integrationist sentiment. He cites political pressure, personal respect for Middleton, and concern over future university support for the Y.
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Millsage College
John Mood
Wi “Foundation
University of Mississippi
Hollis E. Hayward
Louisiana State University
Pink
Hayward
Friends OF the
Lousiana State University
Ymca-Ywca
LSU
Y” Board
Sim
Middleton
Reply to Harold Strandness on theology and truth
A Petal Point letter argues prejudice blocks understanding and challenges theological edits of the King James Bible. The writer cites biblical verses, contrasts Old English and modern translations, and jokes about being a Doctor of Divinity while noting scholars’ roles in shaping doctrine.
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Harold Strandness
Jamestown
N. Dak
Strandness
Prince James
Great Britain
France
Ireland
Thomas Paine
Emanuel
Paul
God
Jesus
H. L. Mencken
AN EXPENSIVE SPORT The Price Of Playing God
A reflective column notes the cost of war citing figures from the International Review of Diplomatic and Political Science. It details millions killed and displaced in World War II and argues humanity misuses power, urging reflection on the human condition.
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International Review of Diplomatic and Political Science
Geneva
United States
Canada
Britain
France
Germany
Ireland
Belgium
God
Our Gem Puts Heat On The Courts In Senate Oath Show
Denver notes on George H Carswell nomination to federal judge Florida. Eastland pressed an oath to interpret the Constitution to curb court power, highlighting conflicts between legislative and judicial branches and civil rights guarantees. The piece argues all constitutional parts bear equal authority and criticizes the oath as political meddling.
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Denver
George H. Carswell
Senate Judiciary
Carswell
Eisenhower
Florida
Eastland
Mississippi
O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Congress
Legislative
States
U. S. Supreme Court
Colorado Supreme Court
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Board of Supervisors
East Side
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Grand Bay, Ala
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