Gains in U S Negro status mask widespread state of life
An Associated Press survey across 14 cities shows major gains for middle class Negroes in politics and jobs, while life for the broader Black population remains largely unchanged. Despite court gains, new hires, and higher voter power, housing and education remain highly segregated and many see limited improvement beyond a vocal minority.
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Atlanta Ga
Associated Press
Johnson
U.S. Senate
Cleveland
Gary
Bruce Watkins
Jackson County
Kansas City
Carl B. Stokes
Atlanta
Milwaukee
Franklin W. Holgate
Boston
Holgate
Billy J. Tidwell
University of California
School of Social Welfare
Sons of Watts Improvement Association
Standard 672 Co
Sons of Watts
Los Angeles
Tidwell
U.S. Department of Labor
Jean McAnulty
Roger D. Branigin
Indiana
Arthur A. Chapin
Breadbasket
Detroit
Board of Commerce
Newark
N.I
Wnegroes
Charlotte
N.C
L. Shipman
North Carolina Building and Construction Trades Council
Wall Streetournal
Afl-Cio
Richard Clark
New York City
Potomac Institute
Washington Research Agency
Clark
Institute
Shanghai
Rita Scott
Michigan Civil Rights Commission
Scott
Chicago
Ed Holmgren
Near East Side
Drug price fixers get dose of bitter pill
A federal jury found three major drug firms Char. Pier & Co Bristol-Myers Co and American Cyanamid guilty of conspiracy to control antibiotic production and distribution. They face fines and possible triple damages for big buyers while FDA chief Gaddard warns of potential forced withdrawals affecting up to 1600 brand names.
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John Cunniff
NEW York
Chas. Pier & Co
Bristol-Myers Co
Pfizer
Bristol-Myers
Interviews For HemisFair Jobs Set In Houston
HemisFair 68 seeks 1 500 plus workers for April to October 1968, with interviews in Houston at Texas Employment Commission 2918 San Jacinto from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applicants must be 18 or older with high school education, bondable and physically fit. Hostesses and guides to be chosen. duties include assisting handicapped guests and escorting dignitaries.
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Houston
HemisFair
Texas Employment Commission
San Jacinto
Michigan Crime Commission backs tougher riot law
The Michigan Commission on Crime, Delinquency and Criminal Administration in Lansing urged stiffer riot laws and police wiretaps in organized crime or corrupt official cases. It also called for initial judicial appointments by the governor, a ban on military-type weapons, witness immunity, and a vigorous effort to recruit Black police officers.
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Lansing
Mich
Governor
Michigan
Michigan Commission On Crime, Delinquency and Criminal Administration
Aunt Of Mont Belvieu Men Buried Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Dempsey Cotten 83 of Mauriceville were held Monday at Edwards Funeral Home Woodville. She was aunt to Harvey and C. J. Cotten of Mont Belvieu. Holiday visitors included Lucie Casey and family. Watch Night services were held at First Baptist Church ending with Doxology at midnight. Hospitalized residents include Mrs. Frank Busch and others at San Jacinto Memorial and Coast Hospital after surgeries and accidents.
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Belen Leonard
Mont Belvieu
Dempsey Cotten
Mauriceville
Edwards
Woodville
Harvey
C. J. Cotten
Lucie Casey
M. R. Lipsey
Rusty and Douglas
Beaumon
M.R. Lipsey Sr
Palestine
First Baptist Church
Frank Busch
San Jacinto Memorial Hospital
Jack Langston
Dor McLeod
Elmer Goss
Coast Hopital
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U.S
Roger W. Wilkins
Federal Community Relations Service
U.S. Supreme Court
Feld
Lawrence S. Katz
Federal Housing Administ
National Urban League
Harlem
Burton-Levy
Levy
Homer Broome
Tith Street
Watts
Baltimore’s
Pofice Community Relations
William A. Harris
Court I
Dallas SA
Ratliff
Dor
James Goddard
Food and Drug Administration
M. A. Wright
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Crime Commission
Bubble Saddle
Coke Shop
Jone
Volkswagen
Texas Motor Volkswagen, Inc
East
Texas Ave
1St National
F.d.lc
Ist National
Ist National Bank
P.O
Baytown
Texas
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