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Letter to Editor
February 10, 1961
Minneapolis Spokesman
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Commentary saluting Georgia's calm handling of university integration after a riot, in contrast to Louisiana's obstructive laws on New Orleans schools, highlighting responsible voices in Georgia.
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Georgia vs. Louisiana
"Two Negro students re-entered the University of Georgia and
calm prevails after the ugly shock of last week's riot. It is time, perhaps for those of us who are Southerners and moderates, who believe
in integration but understand the South's reluctance to do so, to salute
the state of Georgia.
"The comparison of Georgia's attitude with that of Louisiana,
where the legislature, still in special session, is still passing futile and
spiteful bills against the New Orleans schools, is profoundly heartening.
All the responsible voices in Georgia were raised in anger and distress
against the events of January 11. The Governor, the newspapers, the
faculty of the University of Georgia, the students themselves deplored
the picture of Georgia that was thus presented to the world."
Courier Journal (Louisville, Ky.)
"Two Negro students re-entered the University of Georgia and
calm prevails after the ugly shock of last week's riot. It is time, perhaps for those of us who are Southerners and moderates, who believe
in integration but understand the South's reluctance to do so, to salute
the state of Georgia.
"The comparison of Georgia's attitude with that of Louisiana,
where the legislature, still in special session, is still passing futile and
spiteful bills against the New Orleans schools, is profoundly heartening.
All the responsible voices in Georgia were raised in anger and distress
against the events of January 11. The Governor, the newspapers, the
faculty of the University of Georgia, the students themselves deplored
the picture of Georgia that was thus presented to the world."
Courier Journal (Louisville, Ky.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Social Critique
What themes does it cover?
Constitutional Rights
Social Issues
Politics
What keywords are associated?
University Of Georgia
Negro Students
Integration
Southern Moderates
Louisiana Legislature
New Orleans Schools
January 11 Riot
Letter to Editor Details
Main Argument
the letter praises georgia's moderate and responsible response to the reintegration of two negro students at the university of georgia following a riot, contrasting it favorably with louisiana's spiteful legislative actions against new orleans schools.
Notable Details
References January 11 Riot
Governor, Newspapers, Faculty, And Students In Georgia Deplored The Events