Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-09-11
Little Rock TV Show

Little kock ~ Show
I watched the press inter-
view Gov. Faubus on televi-
sion September 8 and would
like to comment on your re-
porter. William Hines, who
participated. Can't Mr.. Hines
control his emotions? Judg-
ing by the agitation he dis
played. it appeared he went
on the panel with his mind
made up beforehand. I hand
it to Gov. Faubus for his
calmness. tact and superior
knowledge under such biased
questioning by Mr.. Hines,
who is abusive and no re-
Specter Of the views of others.
E. 6. Smith.
Hampton. Va,
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The people Of Arkansas
still do not speak freely to
strangers concerning mat
tiers which pertain to the
welfare Of our State and
Governor. but speak freely
about strangers who come
into our State and conduct
themselves in the manner Of
your Mr.. Hines.
His visit. his prejudices
and his impertinence were
not appreciated by the peo-
pie Of Arkansas on the tele-
viSed interview with our
Governor.
Joe +. Burnley and SO
Other Little Rock
Citizens.
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We are indignant over the
inexcusably rude tone and
attitude Of your reporter,
William Hines, in the tele-
vised interview with Gov.
Faubus. Surely a paper as
widely read and as infiuen-
tial as The Star can provide
representatives who have a
better developed sense of
courtesy due q State Cover
nor-or due any human being
for that matter. We suggest
Mr.. Hines. who is certainly
entitled to his opinions,
study the calm. thoughtful
and dignified manner of Mr..
Considine, who does not con-
slider it necessary to bait his
victim in order to get news.
Marion b. Harrison.
Archibald G. Harrison, Jr.
Fredericksburg. Va.
William Hines for Cover
nor of Arkansas!
J. Lasker
South Norwalk, Conn.
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AS usual, in the FaubuS
interview, your William Hines
was most offensive both in
speech and manner. He al
ways acts so in all inter-
views. II. w. Straitman.
Richmond. Va.
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We are natives of Indiana
and hold no brief for Gov.
Faubus. But we were shocked
at your reporter. Mr.. Hines.
The three other reporters
were gentlemen in address
ing the Governor. Mr..
Hines addressed him like a
raucous prosecutor before a
criminal at the bar. He was
insolent. impudent and in
sulting. A Governor of any
State. by virtue Of his office.
is entitled to respect and
courtesy.
May c. Hanna,
Indianapolis, Ind.
So \
In my opinion the gentle
man representing The Star
at the TV interview Of Gov.
Faubus made himself out to
be anything but a gentleman.
He was emotional, prejudiced,
generally obnoxious and car
ried a hateful facial express
sion. Willis F. Kern
X
Your William Hines has
the most diSagreeable manner
I have ever seen displayed on
television, or anywhere else.
X. Il. Whiting
BronXville. N. Y.
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We believe you could have
been better represented on
the panel that interviewed
Gov. Faubus. Mr.. Hines be-
haved more like a prosecut-
ing attorney than a reporter.
He was loud and rude. lack
ing in simple courtesy and
respect. His performance left
us little confidence in the
impartiality of his reporting.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. J. Hanrahan
Editors Note: The Star
has confidence in Mr.. Hines
impartiality in reporting the
Little Rock story. It is re-
grettable that his manner on
this television show gave Of
Tense to some viewers. But
we have no doubts as to the
integrity Of his professional
effort TO get and report tht
factsO