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The ‘state issued the charter to the Highlander Research and | Education Center here and only ‘the state can revoke it, Mayor {John Duncan says. | “This was the gist of a letter Foyrifain City’s Central Baptist hurch. This was a response to a re- quest by the class that the city | “padlock the doors and revoke the license” of the controversia! center headed by Myles Horton. ‘Greatly Concerned’ We certainly have been eatly concerned about the op- ation of this place since it has been in Knoxville,” the mayor wrote. He noted that he served on an American Legion committee “many years ago when it first asked the State Legislature to investigate the Highlander Folk School while it was located at Monteagie.” However, Mr. Duncan recalled that nothing was done by the town of Monteagle nor by the egislature to close the school at ‘Monteagi City Doesn' t Charter x . we said fate attorney eenerdl re d the school’s charter aie basis gthat the Subpul was ng beéfrHiegally a! tors at ee “Some 10 days ‘after the state tevoked the charter,'’ the may- ors jetter continued, ‘for some ttktnown reason, the secretary of state issued a new charter under a different name to the game individual (Mr. Horton) who had headed the school while it was at Monteagie. G2auG 6 1963’ Ot erie fos Lo (Mount Clipping in Space Below) Mayor Answers Bible Class City Lacks Authority | To Ban Highlander | written by the mayor to Walter |. Gourdin of the Baraca Class of| - ‘said it might be ‘‘worthwhile” me toseme of denied visi-. » “The city... does not issue | 100 ‘per ceo.” = ae, charters or licenses to carpor- ations or schools. They are is- sued by the state .. . and con- sequently, if they are revoked, they must be revoked by the granting authority.” ‘Would Welcome Evidence’ Mr. Duncan, in his letter,’ for Atty. Gen. Clarence Black- burn to conduct an investigation of Highiander, “because if one were held it is possible that some individuals who did have information concerning viola- tions of the law would forth and divulge this informa- tion in a public - investiga- tion. 6." The "mayor said he is not “pleased” that “‘this individual” is operating in the city. He said it is causing ‘unnecessary work” for the Safety Depart- ment. He also said he would “welcome any evidence or in- formation that you or anyone else might have concerning any violation of any ordinance of the city.” . Contributions ‘Tax-Exempt He said he is sure that the BI is “diligent” in any matter concerning “‘subversive activi- ties et He also noted that “Federal authorities have also recognized this place as an in stitution that is tax exempt and} people who desire to make do- nations to it can take credit for such donation in their Federal income tax.” The mayor said, “Neither the city, county nor state of Tennes- see can act on an sssumption, and «ll legal authorities in Knoxville that I have discussed this matter with agree with SI fe Thane . Mr. Belmont _. Mr. Mohr. Mr. Casper Mr. Callahan... Mr. Evans Mr. Gale. Mr. Rogen... Mr. § an. Mr. Tavel Mr. Trotter in _ Tele. (Indicate page, name of newspaper, city and state.) (1 THE KNOXVILLE NEWS- SENTINEL pate: - 7/2/63 Edition; HOME Author: Edit LOYE W. MILLER TiNe:HIGHLANDER FOLK SCHOO. Re. 4 Cheracier or Classification: $181? Submitting Office: KNOXVILLE a ¢/- Jol & NOT RECOR DED eee A 191 auc & 1969. eee ee _— a.