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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1969

Page

9

Priest Defying Church Fights Negro Expansion On Chicago Southwest Side

In Chicago's Southwest Side, Father Francis X. Lawlor defies archdiocese orders by remaining in an all white neighborhood to curb black expansion. He forms block clubs to persuade residents to stay and to resist busing and integration, claiming to quell panic and preserve community structure. Cardinal Cody condemns his methods as unworthy.

Chicago Father Lawlor Francis X. Lawlor Southwest Side Tulsa Oklo Ashland Avenue Lawlor John Cardinal Cody Block Club Christ 74Th Ashland Mem Ber Ken Shotka St. Rita High School Cardinal Cody Archdiocese Father

FBI Reports Rise of Foreign Influence in Black Extremists

The 1968 FBI annual activities report notes ongoing foreign influence in black extremist groups and says the Progressive Labor Party has progressed in infiltrating SDS. It records FBI successes in locating fugitives, recovering cars, and money saved, with total savings at 335 million dollars, an increase of 45 million.

Washington FBI Progressive Labor Party Students For A Democratic Society SDS J. Edgar Hoover United States Hoover Marxist-Leninist New Left

It Looked So Inviting It Looked So Inviting

Jacksonville thieves robbed Phillip Maxwell of a two million dollar bag of non negotiable checks at Tyson and Meek accountants. The checks were microfilmed and there will be no loss. Also in Vermont a sporting goods dealer reports strong snowshoe sales totaling 175 pair early in the season as outdoors activities gain popularity.

Jacksonville Fla Phillip Maxwell Tyson and Meek Hunter Meek Meek Montpelier, Vt

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