School Busing: Hearings, Ninety-second Congress, Second Session ... |
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... Richmond County , Augusta , Ga .. 414 Flowers , Hon . Walter , a U.S. Representative in Congress from the State of Alabama .. 3 Garcia , Hector P. , M.D. , American GI Forum of the United States , Corpus Christi , Tex . , accompanied by ...
... Richmond County , Augusta , Ga .. 414 Flowers , Hon . Walter , a U.S. Representative in Congress from the State of Alabama .. 3 Garcia , Hector P. , M.D. , American GI Forum of the United States , Corpus Christi , Tex . , accompanied by ...
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... Richmond , Va ...... Lemlow , Mrs. Morris , chairman , Mothers Support Neighborhood Schools , Inc. , San Francisco , Calif .. Page 1669 132 558 459 1313 184 1707 645 1563 1694 728 120 1139 1486 1396 Lent , Hon . Norman F. , a U.S. ...
... Richmond , Va ...... Lemlow , Mrs. Morris , chairman , Mothers Support Neighborhood Schools , Inc. , San Francisco , Calif .. Page 1669 132 558 459 1313 184 1707 645 1563 1694 728 120 1139 1486 1396 Lent , Hon . Norman F. , a U.S. ...
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... Richmond Hill , N. Y 373 Snyder , Hon . M. Gene , a U.S. Representative in Congress from the State of Kentucky . 1280 Soltis , Mrs. Barbara , executive secretary , Parents Rights Organiza- tion , Parma , Ohio , letter to Chairman ...
... Richmond Hill , N. Y 373 Snyder , Hon . M. Gene , a U.S. Representative in Congress from the State of Kentucky . 1280 Soltis , Mrs. Barbara , executive secretary , Parents Rights Organiza- tion , Parma , Ohio , letter to Chairman ...
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... Richmond decision is either that all school districts within a state must be abolished , or that in a metropolitan area with state boundaries the school district must cross those boundaries . From there we swiftly move to a single ...
... Richmond decision is either that all school districts within a state must be abolished , or that in a metropolitan area with state boundaries the school district must cross those boundaries . From there we swiftly move to a single ...
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... Richmond and Roanoke and Lynchburg , Va . Trouble still could lie ahead . But the South appeared to be getting over another big test . And the battle now is moving northward . Chairman CELLER . Thank you very much , Mr. Flowers . You ...
... Richmond and Roanoke and Lynchburg , Va . Trouble still could lie ahead . But the South appeared to be getting over another big test . And the battle now is moving northward . Chairman CELLER . Thank you very much , Mr. Flowers . You ...
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Page 572 - We conclude that in the field of public education the doctrine of "separate but equal" has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. Therefore, we hold that the plaintiffs and others similarly situated for whom the actions have been brought are, by reason of the segregation complained of, deprived of the equal protection of the laws guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment.
Page 269 - No, sir, she has none. They are meant for us; they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains, which the British ministry have been so long forging. And what have we to oppose to them ? Shall we try argument ? • Sir, we have been trying that for the last ten years.
Page 572 - In these days, it is doubtful that any child may reasonably be expected to succeed in life if he is denied the opportunity of an education. Such an opportunity, where the state has undertaken to provide it, is a right which must be made available to all on equal terms. We come then to the question presented: Does segregation of children in public schools solely on the basis of race, even though the physical facilities and other "tangible" factors may be equal, deprive the children of the minority...
Page 269 - Are we disposed to be of the number of those who, having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth ; to know the worst and to provide for it.
Page 358 - State may, within sixty days after notice of such action, file with the United States court of appeals for the circuit in which such State is located a petition for review of that action. A copy of the petition shall be forthwith transmitted by the clerk of the court to the Commissioner.
Page 36 - I have never shrunk from its expression... that the germ of dissolution of our Federal Government is in the Constitution of the Federal Judiciary; an irresponsible body... for impeachment is scarcely a scarecrow. . .working like gravity by night and by day, gaining a little today and a little tomorrow, and advancing its noiseless step like a thief, over the field of jurisdiction, until all shall be usurped from the States, and the government of all be consolidated into one.
Page 481 - To separate them from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone.
Page 315 - ... nothing herein shall empower any official or court of the United States to issue any order seeking to achieve a racial balance in any school by requiring the transportation of pupils or students from one school to another or one school district to another in order to achieve such racial balance, or otherwise enlarge the existing power of the court to insure compliance with constitutional standards.
Page 358 - Code. (b) The findings of fact by the Secretary, if supported by substantial evidence, shall be conclusive; but the court, for good cause shown, may remand the case to the...
Page 269 - I hope it will not be thought disrespectful to those gentlemen, if, entertaining as I do opinions of a character very opposite to theirs, I shall speak forth my sentiments freely and without reserve.