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Young Negro Leader Atkins Aims Bold Civil Rights Push
Tom Atkins 25, Boston NAACP chief, reflects on a nascent revolution in civil rights. He cites white backlash, expected black vigilante action, and the need for full federal effort to end segregation. He recalls Mississippi violence and urges decisive government leadership to tap America's resources.
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