St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1956-08-31
Republicans On
Civil RIGHTS

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an impressive record Of accom-.
phshment in the field of civil
rights and commits itself anew
to advancing the rights Of all our
people regardless of race, creed
color or national origin.
In the area Of exclusive federal
jurisdiction, more progress has
been made in this field under the
present Republican administration
than in any similar period in the
last so years.
The many Negroes who have
been appointed to high public
positions have played a signifi-
cant part in the progress of this
administration.
Segregation has been ended in
the District Of Columbia govern
ment and in the district public IA
cilities including public schools,
restaurants, theaters and play
grounds. The Eisenhower admins
tration has eliminated -discrimina-
ton in all federal employment.
Great progress has been made
in eliminating employment dis
elimination ON the part of those
who do business with the federal
government and secure federal
contracts.
This administration has impair
tally enforced federal civil rights
statutes, and we pledge that il will
continue to do so. We support the
enactment Of the civil rights pro-
gram already presented by the
Presiden to the second session Of
the saith congress.
The regulatory agencies under
this administration have moved
vigorously to end discrimination
in interstate commerce. Segrega-
ton in the active armed forces of
the United States has been ended.
For the first time in our history
Their is no segregation in veterans
hospitals and among civilians on
naval bases. This is an impressive
record. We pledge ourselves to
progress in this field.
The Republican party has I'M
equivocally recognized that the SUI
preme law Of the land is embodied
in the Constitution which guaran-
tees TO all people the blessing Of
due process and equal pro-
lection Of the laws.
1t cOnfers upon all native-bOrn
and naturaliZed citizens not only
citizenship in the state where
the individual resides but citi-
zenship Of the United States as
well. This Is an unqualified
right, regardless of race, creed
or color.
The Republican party accepts
the decision of the United States
court that racial discrim-
nation in publicly supported
school must be progressively ELI
minated.
We concur in the conclusion of
the supreme court that its deci-
sion directing school desegregation
should be accomplished with "all
speed locally through
federal district courts.
The augmentation order Of the
court recognizes the com
pick and acutely emotional prob
lens created by its decision in GER
tain sections of our country where
racial patterns have been develop
ed in accordance with prior and
longstanding decisions of the same
tribunal
We believe that true progress
can be attained through intelli-
gent study, understanding, edu-
cation and good will. Use Of
force or violence by any group
or agency will tend only to wor-
sen the many problems inherent
in the situation.
This progress must be encourag-
ed and the work Of the courts sup
ported in every legal manner by
all branches Of the federal govern
ment TO the end that the const-
tutionaI ideal Of equality before
the law, regardless Of race, creed
or color. will be steadily achieved,