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Elks Lodge Faces Charter Loss Over Racial Membership
Kenosha Wisconsin’s Elks Lodge No 750 fights to retain its charter after opposing the all white member rule. Since 1971 the lodge has challenged racial restrictions, arguing the policy violates moral and legal principles and could endanger its liquor license. A court injunction shields operations while the national group seeks removal of the charter.
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Uschan Kenosha, Wis
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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Wisconsin
Lodge No. 750
Kenosha
National Elks' Rile
Wisconsin Elks’ Club
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Elks
Kenosha Club
John Malloy
Kenosha Elks