J.F.K.
SIR: WE ARE STUNNED INTO PARALYSIS. WE CRY OUR OUTRAGE NOT FOR REVENGE BUT FOR THE MASSIVE LOSS OF THIS MAN, THE PRESIDENT. HE MADE ENORMOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO EVERY HUMAN BEING IN THE WORLD. HE WAS A SINGULAR LEADER OF OUR LIFETIME.
L. R. NICHOLL CLAREMONT, CALIF.
Woman's Place
Sir: What a sad commentary on our American culture your report on women is [Nov. 22]! It's no wonder that we educators see so many unhappy, anxious, insecure children in our schools. Their mothers are outside of their homes involved in "the search for something more challenging." If these women had any spiritual values, they would thank God that they are blessed with husbands and children and devote their talents and energies to fulfilling their roles willingly, lovingly and efficiently.
As a successful professional single woman, I find it awfully difficult to understand why a mother of six children has to leave her home for a job that is exciting and rewarding. Those American women cannot see the forest for the trees.
EDNA MAURIELLO Assistant Professor Education State College Salem, Mass.
Sir: Many worthwhile groups that provide activities for children and youth, the handicapped, ill and aged are very short-handed because so many able women have gone to work. The benefits derived from such organizations are desired by these same women and their families, but when asked if they will help in leadership, they are too tired, or too short of time. Is this fair?
These positions of leadership are among the most challenging offered in our society and give a genuine sense of accomplishment, indeed. What bigger problem do we have before us today than guiding (or saving) our youth at all levels economically and socially? These jobs, when done well, demand intelligence, education and creativity. They have the advantage of being part time, requiring little extra in matters of wardrobe and lunch money, and provide the best kind of fellowship with others of all ages.
I and many other women are tired of the "trapped-housewife" theme.
(MRS.) MARGARET A. FUAD Visalia, Calif.
The Rights of the Majority
Sir: Your article about the Lovett School in Atlanta [Nov. 15] disregarded a very vital right. While affiliated with the Episcopal Church, it is not a church-supported school. Those who are currently supporting this school have every right to determine the race of the boys attending it.
I am not speaking of segregation in public schools; they are supported by all, including those who support the Lovett School. Segregation on a racial basis is stupid—there are good and bad elements in all races. This is not a question of the merits of segregation; it is a question of the rights of citizens to educate their children in a segregated school if they wish to pay the added expense involved.
I have been an Episcopalian since birth. Several of the parishes I have attended have had Negro communicants. In independent and public school and in college, my children have had Negro classmates with my full approval.
The Negro has been denied many of his rights—this should not be tolerated. At the same time we should not tolerate the effort of the Negro to deny the right of others to refuse to associate with him on an educational or social basis if they do not care to do so. Majorities have rights too.