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September 29, 1956
The Miami Times
Miami, Dade County, Florida
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Florida Rep. John B. Orr, Jr. criticizes new segregation laws as requiring officials to cheat and violating decency, speaking at Miami Beach B'nai B'rith Lodge. He was the only legislator opposing some measures from a recent special session and notes support outweighs criticism.
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Rep. Orr Speaks Out Against Segregation
Florida's new laws designed to preserve segregation actually require public officials to cheat, Rep. John B. Orr, Jr., said Tuesday.
Addressing the Miami Beach B'nai B'rith Lodge at the Shelborne Hotel, Orr said the laws violate "everyday, common rules of decency."
Orr was the sole voice raised against some of the measures passed at the recent special session of the Legislature. His stand drew both praise and criticism, but he said letters agreeing with his stand outnumbered those of condemnation.
Orr said the religious philosophy of the hatemongers was not based on the brotherhood of man.
"We are not taught to love our white neighbor, our Negro neighbor, our Jewish, Catholic or Protestant neighbor, but simply to love our neighbor," he said.
Florida's new laws designed to preserve segregation actually require public officials to cheat, Rep. John B. Orr, Jr., said Tuesday.
Addressing the Miami Beach B'nai B'rith Lodge at the Shelborne Hotel, Orr said the laws violate "everyday, common rules of decency."
Orr was the sole voice raised against some of the measures passed at the recent special session of the Legislature. His stand drew both praise and criticism, but he said letters agreeing with his stand outnumbered those of condemnation.
Orr said the religious philosophy of the hatemongers was not based on the brotherhood of man.
"We are not taught to love our white neighbor, our Negro neighbor, our Jewish, Catholic or Protestant neighbor, but simply to love our neighbor," he said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Segregation Laws
Florida Legislature
Rep. Orr Speech
Civil Rights Opposition
B'nai B'rith Lodge
What entities or persons were involved?
Rep. John B. Orr, Jr.
Where did it happen?
Miami Beach, Shelborne Hotel, Florida
Story Details
Key Persons
Rep. John B. Orr, Jr.
Location
Miami Beach, Shelborne Hotel, Florida
Event Date
Tuesday
Story Details
Rep. Orr addresses B'nai B'rith Lodge, stating Florida's segregation laws require cheating and violate decency. He opposed measures in recent legislative session, receiving more praise than criticism, and emphasizes loving all neighbors regardless of race or religion.