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Negro family faces hostility in Mobile over home purchase
Raymond Young and his wife Tenner, with two young children, moved into Richland Place as the first Black family in the all white neighborhood. Since October 1963 the home has been targeted by arson threats, smoke bombs, vandalism, window breakage, profane calls, and taunting signs. Police promised protection but reports say no arrests occurred. Neighbors oppose integration, citing neighborhood pride and safety concerns.
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Mobile
Ala
UPI
Raymond Young
Raymond
Tenner
Raymond Jr
Donald Maurice
Mo- Lie
Young
Richland Place
Youngs
Africa
Mrs. Young
Joseph Langan
George McNally
James J. Robinson
Louie F. Whitehead
Whitehead