Add to ORKGPress release about Brooks Hays being honored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews at the premiere of a film based on his career entitled Return to Little RockRELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE -7- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1980 The film notes that Hays' moderation on the race issue, while costing him his seat in Congress in an upset defeat the following year, also opened up a whole new career for the Russellville, Ark., native, including a stint as special assistant to President John F. Kennedy. In brief remarks following the showing of the film, the 82-year-old Mr. Hays remembered his involvement with establishing the NCCJ in Arkansas in the 1930s. His longtime association with the New York-based organization was recognized tw...