Evening star., 1954-05-18

ing segregation in public schools
ranged from angry threats Of
outright rebellion from Southern
legislators to expressions Of joy
Gus praise on the part Of mem
bers from the North.
Actually, the sentiment ex-
pressed by members Of Congress
from the South was divided.
Among some, it was apparent
the ruling stirred bitterness sell
dom expressed since Civil War
days. Other Southerners either
withheld comment or expressed
hope that some solution to the
education problem could be
worked out without difficulty or
violence.
Differing viewpoints developed
over the possibility Of incidents
or intimidation resulting from
the decision.
Senator Daniel, Democrat, of
Texas said in a television show
here today that there might be
some intimidation" in some
parts Of the South.
Senator Daniel commented:
"The reason for segregation is
to keep the peace. In some areas
where we have hot-headed indi-
viduals Of both races, we may
have some intimidation" In an
earlier statement Senator Daniel
warned that the decision would
"have a serious adverse effect
on public education in the
South" He added that he hoped
the DEGREES to be issued by the
court will take our problems
into consideration more than did
the decision"
Walter White, executive secre-
tary of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored
People. declared. THE South is
law abiding" He predicted that
the decision would be accepted
quietly unless there is de-
liberately fomented trouble" He
said there probably would be
some discrimination" in the
wake of the decision but he dis
counted any prospect of major
controversy.
Senator EaStland, Democrat, of
Mississippi: "The South will not
abide by nor obey, this legislative
decision by a political court.
AN attempt to integrate our
schools would cause great strife
and turmoil. The preservation
OF public order and the premo-
ton of tranquility is the first
duty Of the State A State
has the police power to take
those steps necessary to pre-
vent disorder and riots. We will
take whatever steps are neces-
sary to retain segregation in ed
ucation"
Senator Byrd, Democrat, of
Virginia: The decision sis not
only sweeping but it will bring
implications and dangers of the
greatest consequence" He said
the action was the most serious
blow that has been struck
against the rights of the States
in matter vitality affecting
their authority and welfare"
THE decision will be deplored
by millions of Americans and
instead of promoting education
of our children, it is my belief
it will have the opposite effect
in many areas Of the country.
In Virginia, we are now fac
ing a 0risis of the first magni-
tude. Those in authority, and
the parents directly affected in
the education of their children,
should exercise the greatest wis
dom and discretion in shaping
our future course.
Whatever is done should be
based on our most mature judg-
ment after sober and exhaustive
consideration"
Senator Lehman, Democrat, of
New York: The court "haS
spoken with authority and final
ity in outlawing the evil and de-
grading practice of segregation
in our schools.
"The court has found the
meaning of our Constitution to
be identical with the meaning of
moral law, and has thus set the
stage for a development which
I believe will be of transcendental
significance for the future of
our country.
it is a victory which
should have profound repercus-
sions throughout Asia, among
other places. in my judgment"
1mplementation of the courts
ASN4o4OA WOu1Q ICQuIc IIlS uL-
most in craftsmanship on the
part of all groups"
Senator Maybank, Democrat,
OF South Carolina: 1.-The Su-
preme Court decision shocked me.
1t was shameful political, rather
than judicial, decision"
Senator George, Democrat, of
Georgia, the dean of the Senate,
refused comment, at least for
the time.
Senator Russell, Democrat, of
Georgia: The decision "a fla
grant abuse of judicial power.
ut strikes down the right of
the States, as guaranteed by the
Constitution, to direct their most
vital local affairs. It reverses and
nullifieS numerous decisions
handed down by courts composed
Of real lawyers and experienced
judges confirming the authority
of the States to regulate the
State-Supported school systems.
"It is a clear invasion of the
prerogatives Of the legislative
branch of our Government of