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Boston School Boycott Leaders Face Court Action
In Boston a School Committee member threatened court action against two leaders of a large illegal school boycott over alleged de facto segregation. Rev. James P. Breedon and Noel Day directed the Freedom School Stay-Out Committee. Attorney General Brooke ruled the boycott illegal and warned fines for leaders, while supporters called it a success as thousands stayed away from class.
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Boston
UPI
Louise Day Hicks
James P. Breedon
Noel Day
St. Mark’s
Roxbury
City Hall
School Committee
Boston Common
John F. Collins
Collins
Freedom
St.Mark’s Social Center
Fiow
William E. O'Connor