Two Cities Face Riots Detroit Milwaukee Contrast
UPI dispatch compares Detroit and Milwaukee riot handling. Detroit saw delayed federal troops after July 23 unrest in the 12th Street ghetto, while Milwaukee rapidly enforced a 24 hour curfew with National Guard troops. Open housing, police relations, and race dynamics shaped each city’s response.
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Senator urges media code of emergency reporting
UPI reports Senator Hugh Scott urges news outlets to draft a code of emergency procedure to report riots without inflaming public unrest. He calls for balanced coverage and consultation with civil liberties experts, law enforcement, and civic groups while protecting free speech.
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