Richardson takes tough stand against southern segregation
Washington AP Elliot L. Richardson new HEW secretary condemned official and de facto segregation in schools and warned federal aid could be cut. He backed desegregation at entry and within schools, promising to enforce civil rights while addressing welfare and other priorities. Indiana action looms on sex education control as state moves to set policy in public schools.
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Richardson Takes Over HEW Duties
Washington UPI report describes Elliot Richardson assuming the secretary role at the troubled Health Education and Welfare Department. Hundreds of HEW workers rallied outside the White House to demand peace and freedom, marching along Pennsylvania Avenue and gathering in Lafayette Park. The protest appeared coincidental to Finch and Richardson's Cabinet oath ceremony in the White House rose garden.
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