Alabama U. Halts Spring Enrollment for Three Negro Applicants
University of Alabama informed that spring admissions for freshmen and transfers are blocked due to enrollment pressures. Dr Frank A. Rose said incomplete credentials from three Negro applicants led to the pause, noting the early cutoff dates were set before the last four semesters.
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University weighs admissions under court order
The Country Parson notes urges joint effort as students learn their applications are held for processing. Rose explains the selective admissions program requires careful evaluation of each applicant’s potential to succeed. The university, though historically all white, remains under a six year old federal order barring race-based exclusion, stemming from Autherine Lucy’s brief February 1956 attendance.
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Teen seeks jail over home life in $121 robbery case
In Miami, 16 year old Stella Murray chose a six month jail term over returning to her mother and stepfather after robbing a finance company of 121 dollars. Judge Gene Williams refused probation noting her tactic. Murray stated she'd rather die and doctor Michael Gilbert called her attitude rational and understandable.
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Indonesian Student Group Opposes Peace Corps Arrival
An Indonesian student organization announces its opposition to the stationing of U S Peace Corps volunteers planned to arrive next May highlighting local sentiment on the program.
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