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Art Teacher Testifies in Slander Suit
In Fairmont West Virginia Dr Luella Mandel an art teacher in her late 30s testifies in a $100000 slander suit against Thelma Loudin a Fairmont State College board member who allegedly called her an atheist and a poor security risk Mandel defended by noting her devotion to truth and Christian ethics The case featured cross examination by U S Senator Matthew Neely and included discussion of a painting used as evidence with the courtroom crowded by locals and students
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
Luella R. Mandel
State Board of Education
Thelma B. Lovdin
Fairmont State College
U. S
Matthew M. Neely
Seely
Dr. Mandel
Neely
Tha
Commonwealth
George H. Hand
Loudin
Dr. Mundel
J. Harper Meredith
Jundel
Purdue University