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...dare to speak so self-righteously of blind hate and prejudice in conflict with the law, and in the same breath condemn a whole county, who had never heard of Emmett Till until a body was found in the river, just because you didn't like the verdict of the jury . . . Any Negro or white from anywhere in the world knows it is wrong to roll his eyes, whistle lewdly, make obscene remarks, and sling an innocent lady around as if she were a barmaid. Is it justice to make a hero of an immoral Negro? TIME could...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Oct. 24, 1955 | 10/24/1955 | See Source »

...story of Till's death-simply because the boy whistled "lewdly" at Mrs. Carolyn Bryant-has proved disgusting to the whole world...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Oct. 24, 1955 | 10/24/1955 | See Source »

...Just after I put my pencil down an aircraft went flying by. That did it. I went to the beach planning to kill myself-swim till I couldn't swim no more. I once said that I would never have the guts to kill myself. Buddy, it takes guts...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TRANSPORTATION: A Desert Tale | 10/24/1955 | See Source »

...9/25/55-Nothing new, just Sunday. Didn't see or hear a thing at all yesterday. Just think it's 0700 and that only makes it 150 hr. from the time I put the T-cart down. It's just a matter of time till they find my body. It's been one week...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TRANSPORTATION: A Desert Tale | 10/24/1955 | See Source »

Susie's mother is Actress Paula Miller, a knowledgeable guide ("Susie didn't start studying till she was 14 because I loathe child acting"). Her father is Director Lee Strasberg, cofounder of the Group Theater, director of the Actors' Studio, leading U.S. exponent of the Stanislavsky ("live the role") method of acting. He has helped develop many stars, e.g., Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, Julie Harris, claims that one of his current students, Marilyn Monroe, will some day amaze skeptics with her dramatic range. Daughter Susie got little formal help from him ("I don't take students...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theater: New Plays in Manhattan, Oct. 17, 1955 | 10/17/1955 | See Source »

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