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Editorial
December 6, 1953
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The Georgia House Committee rejects impeachment charges against Solicitor General Garland in the William Ogletree commutation case, involving prior indictments of Garland for perjury and Commissioner Pannell for parole role. The editorial expresses faith in authorities and urges protection for officials enforcing laws without coercion.
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And The House Committee Said "No!"
The smoldering flames around the commutation of William Ogletree of Monroe county to life sentence, through its many twists and turns, finally came to Atlanta to reach the Georgia General Assembly to find a loud "no" to the charges of "unstable and unfit" leveled at Solicitor General Garland and meant for his impeachment.
Ever since the action taken by the parole board in this case, which must have displeased the Grand Jury, this case has been coming to the surface. It will be recalled, the Grand Jury indicted Commissioner Pannell for his role in the question of parole; then Solicitor Garland was indicted for perjury. The case reached the House Committee with its array of charges and counter charges to be dropped back into the lap of the Grand Jury or whoever is still interested in displaying such a mood before the people.
The House Committee might be trusted in its findings and while we are far from the premise of a trial jury or parole commissioner, we have faith in constituted authority.
We hold, however that those charged with the enforcing and execution of the laws, should work unrestrainedly and that no form of coercion or intimidation should harass them in their effort to exercise wisdom, justice and moderation in the execution of one of the most important phases of the provisions of the Constitution of these United States.
Let there be more courageous officials and may they be encouraged to do their duty without favor or fear.
The smoldering flames around the commutation of William Ogletree of Monroe county to life sentence, through its many twists and turns, finally came to Atlanta to reach the Georgia General Assembly to find a loud "no" to the charges of "unstable and unfit" leveled at Solicitor General Garland and meant for his impeachment.
Ever since the action taken by the parole board in this case, which must have displeased the Grand Jury, this case has been coming to the surface. It will be recalled, the Grand Jury indicted Commissioner Pannell for his role in the question of parole; then Solicitor Garland was indicted for perjury. The case reached the House Committee with its array of charges and counter charges to be dropped back into the lap of the Grand Jury or whoever is still interested in displaying such a mood before the people.
The House Committee might be trusted in its findings and while we are far from the premise of a trial jury or parole commissioner, we have faith in constituted authority.
We hold, however that those charged with the enforcing and execution of the laws, should work unrestrainedly and that no form of coercion or intimidation should harass them in their effort to exercise wisdom, justice and moderation in the execution of one of the most important phases of the provisions of the Constitution of these United States.
Let there be more courageous officials and may they be encouraged to do their duty without favor or fear.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Or Punishment
Legal Reform
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Commutation
Impeachment
Solicitor General Garland
Parole Board
Grand Jury
House Committee
Law Enforcement
What entities or persons were involved?
House Committee
William Ogletree
Solicitor General Garland
Commissioner Pannell
Georgia General Assembly
Grand Jury
Parole Board
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Rejection Of Impeachment Charges Against Solicitor General Garland In Ogletree Commutation Case
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Constituted Authority And Call For Protection Of Law Enforcers
Key Figures
House Committee
William Ogletree
Solicitor General Garland
Commissioner Pannell
Georgia General Assembly
Grand Jury
Parole Board
Key Arguments
House Committee Rejects Charges Of 'Unstable And Unfit' Against Garland
Grand Jury Indicted Pannell For Parole Role And Garland For Perjury
Faith In House Committee's Findings And Constituted Authority
Law Enforcers Should Operate Without Coercion Or Intimidation
Officials Must Exercise Wisdom, Justice, And Moderation In Constitutional Duties
Encourage Courageous Officials To Perform Duties Without Favor Or Fear