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Page 278 - If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion or force citizens to confess by word or act their faith therein. If there are any circumstances which permit an exception, they do not now occur to us.
Page 278 - We think the action of the local authorities in compelling the flag salute and pledge transcends constitutional limitations on their power and invades the sphere of intellect and spirit which it is the purpose of the First Amendment to our Constitution to reserve from all official control.
Page 558 - Virginia, to preserve the flow of water in Rock Creek, to prevent pollution of Rock Creek and the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, to preserve forests and natural scenery in and about Washington, and to provide for the comprehensive, systematic, and continuous development of park, parkway, and playground systems of the National Capital and its environs...
Page 139 - Provided, That the compensation for summer school personnel may be charged to the appropriation for the fiscal year in which the pay periods end...
Page 77 - That hereafter all accounts for the disbursement of appropriations made either from the revenues of the District of Columbia or jointly from the revenues of the United States and the District of Columbia shall be audited by the Auditor of the District before being transmitted to the General Accounting Office.
Page 277 - The conventions of a number of the states having, at the time of their adopting the constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive...
Page 28 - Act, and highway-structure projects financed wholly from the highway fund, this appropriation shall be available for the employment of engineering or other professional services by contract or otherwise, and without...
Page 632 - ... to bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the training of the child; and to develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for every child the highest advantages in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education.
Page 558 - That to develop a comprehensive, consistent, and coordinated plan for the National Capital and its environs...
Page 644 - I think it is very important. It is a case of an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure. They say brevity is the soul of wit, and you certainly have been very fine. Mrs. HANKINS. Thank you. Senator HILL. Our next witness will be Mrs. Myrtle K. Hansberry. STATEMENT OF MRS. MYRTLE K. HANSBERRY, CHAIRMAN EDUCATION AND RECREATION COMMITTEE COMPLETION OF LUCY D. SLOWE SCHOOL Mrs.