110. Separation of Church and State
Law review articles:
Kalven, Harry, Jr., A commemorative case note: Scopes v. State, 27 U. of Chicago L. Rev. 505-521.
Emerson, Thomas I. and Haber, David, The Scopes Case in modern dress, 27 U. of Chicago L. Rev. 522-528.
Sharp, Malcolm P., Science, religion, and the Scopes Case, 27 U. of Chicago L. Rev. 529-534.
Comments:
The courts and Bible reading in the public schools, 62 W. Va. L. Rev. 353-359.
Religious institutions and values: A legal survey of the areas of zoning, school, taxation, tort liability, church gambling, Sunday legislation, and domestic relations — 1958-59, 35 N. Dame Lawyer 406-439.
Case note:
Parking lots adjacent to a church edifice and used for convenience of church members are taxable: Second Church of Christ Scientist v. Philadelphia, (157 A. 2d 54, Pa., 1959), 5 Villanova L. Rev. 484-486.
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In re Application of Lewis and Klein for Order Against Allen, Commr. of Educ., N.Y. State.
(Spec. Sess., App. Term, Albany Co., #2729.) For facts, see IV DOCKET 4. Sept. 28, 1960: argued.
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Spalding v. Wooley, et al.
(Marion Co. Ct., Ky.)*
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Schempp v. School Dist. of Abington Township.
(U.S.S.C.) For facts, see IV DOCKET 4, V DOCKET 3, 48. 3-judge ct. found Pa. Public School Code sec. 1516 unconstitutional after hearing testimony on: differences in text of Bibles, New Testament reading as cause of anti-semitism and negative reaction by Jewish children. Held: substantial fedl. question raised; parents have standing to use; reading 10 verses from Bible without comment, followed by reading of Lord's prayers constituted a "religious ceremony" in public school in violation of First and Fourteenth Amendment provisions for free exercise of religion and prohibition of establishment of religion. Appeal to U.S.S.C. pending.
Case note:
5 Villanova L. Rev. 486-489.
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Engle v. Vitale.
(NY Sup. Ct., App. Div., 2d Dept.)*
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Snyder, et al. v. Town of Newtown, et al.
(U.S.S.C.) For facts, see V DOCKET 3, 23. June 14, 1960: Conn. Sup. Ct. of Errors (4-1) affirmed constitutionality of state "parochial school bus law" permitting townships, after referendum, to furnish transportation to private school children. Mellitz, J., dissenting: statute "leaves to every man the right . . . to provide for the religious instruction and training of his own children". But when a man picks a school combining secular and religious instruction, he is "faced with the necessity of assuming the financial burden which that choice entails". Appeal to U.S.S.C. pending.
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Chamberlin v. Dade Co. Bd. of Public Instruction, et al.
(Dade Co. Cir. Ct., #59 C 4928.) For facts, see V DOCKET 3, 23. Jy. 18, 1860: trial before judge opened.
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Resnick, et al. v. Dade Co. Bd. of Public Instruction, et al.
(Dade Co. Cir. Ct.) Suit by Jewish parents for injunction requiring Def.-Bd. to discontinue: Bible reading in assemblies and classrooms, distribution of Bible and other religious and sectarian literature in schools, use of school facilities for Bible instruction after school hours, saying prayers and grace, singing religious and sectarian hymns in schools, Christmas and Easter programs including Nativity and Resurrection plays and Hanukkah programs, conducting religious census among pupils, religious tests for teachers and other school employees. Tried following Chamberlin, 110.10.
Leo Pfeffer, Esq., for American Jewish Congress, 15 E. 84th St., NYC.
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Silver v. N.Y. State Educ. Commr.
(NY Sup. Ct., 3d Dept.) For facts, see V DOCKET 23. July 13, 1960: N.Y. Sup. Ct. judge dismissed Pl's. test of constitutionality of Hempstead School Dist. providing transportation for parochial school pupils living 35 miles or less from their schools.
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Archer v. Walker, et al., County Council of Montgomery Co., Maryland.
(Montgomery Co. Cir. Ct., #22784 Eq.) For facts, see V DOCKET 24. Aug. 4, 1960: heard and submitted on Def's. motion for summary judgment.
C. S. Iverson, Esq., Rockville, Md.
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Swart v. Burlington Town School Dist.
(Vermont Sup. Ct., #350.) For facts, see V DOCKET 49.
F. Ray Keyser, Jr., Esq., Chelsea, Vt.; Stephen B. Richardson, Esq., 109 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington, Vt.
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Wold, et al. v. Shoreline School Dist. No. 412.
(U.S.S.C., #879, 1959 Term.) (346 P. 2d 999.) 1955: Pet's. daughter joined Seventh Elect Church in Spiritual Israel, ceased attending public school, was taught by mother. School Dist. required attendance. Wash. Sup. Ct. held method of education of 14-yr. old girl not in conformity with state law. Issue: Pet's. freedom of religion. June 6, 1960: U.S.S.C. denied certiorari; Warren, C. J., Douglas and Brennan, JJ. being of the opinion cert. should be granted.
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Dilger v. School Dist.
(Ore. Sup. Ct.) Suit by Pl.-parent to require School Dist. to permit public school children to attend religious instruction during school hours under Ore. "released time" act, Ore. Rev. Stats. sec. 336.260. Je. 24, 1958: Marion Co. Cir. Ct. held sec. void for vagueness. May 26, 1960: Ore. Sup. Ct. reversed (4-3), held statute valid, mandatory in nature, discretionary only in permitting school authorities to adjust time for releasing children.
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Dickman, et al. v. School Dist. #62-c, Oregon City, et al.
(Clackamas Co. Cir. Ct., Ore., #51929.) Pl.-taxpayers sought injunction aaginst Def.-Bd. furnishing textbooks, at public expense, for students at private parochial (Roman Catholic) school. Ore. statute requires Bds. to furnish free texts to all children attending schools which maintain Ore. Bd. of Educ. standards. Feb. 4, 1960: Cir. Judge upheld constitutionality of Act, citing U.S.S.C. decisions in Everson and Cochran, but argued that such decisions do not square with First Amendment: "This court believes that the questions of whether the benefits of free textbooks are to the child or the school; whether there is a direct or indirect aid to the teaching of religion; whether it is a proper exercise of the public welfare power of the state are all beside the point. There is only one question: Does the furnishing of free textbooks to parochial school pupils help or foster the teaching of religion in any degree whatsoever? If it does, it is contrary to the First Amendment. The answer is obvious". Appeal to Ore. Sup. Ct. pending.
John D. Mosser, Esq., 1310 Yeon Bldg., Portland; Steve Anderson, Esq., 541 Court St., Salem.
A.C.L.U. as amicus curide.
Attorney General's Opinions:
Ohio Atty. Genl. McElroy, uly 6, 1960, issued formal opinion that public school may not give Bible instruction because Bible is sectarian book and use of public schools for religious instruction unconstitutional establishment of religion.
Georgia Atty. Genl. Cook, April 20, 1960, held use of prison labor, gratuitously or by contract, for maintenance of church property violates state and fedl. constitutional provisions for separation of church and state.
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