PUSH plans reveal economic path for Rev. Jesse Jackson
Rev. Jesse Jackson outlined the new organization People United to Save Humanity PUSH at the Metropolitan Theatre on Chicago's South Side. The plan centers on an economic program with training and black venture financing, aiming to raise $500000 within six months. He noted PUSH will launch nationally after research on black finances and will maintain Breadbasket structure and personnel before expanding to Mobile Baton Rouge Mississippi California New York Georgia.
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Leaders Jackson and Todd reflect on PUSH future plans
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson and attorney Thomas N. Todd exit Operation PUSH meeting at Chicago's Metropolitan Theatre after the new organization name was unveiled. They caution against assuming black leaders lack brains and note PUSH has not yet chosen a permanent headquarters, though a committee is seeking a site.
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Youth Shot Dead by Police During Pre-dawn Arrest
Police killed 17 year old James Earl Wimes after a pre-dawn arrest at a construction site on 6251 S. Wabash. Officers claim Wimes tried to grab a officer’s gun and fired as others opened fire. Wimes died at Woodlawn Hospital. Two other youths face burglary charges. a juvenile was sent to Audy Home.
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Langford to challenge Taylor for 16th Ward post
Atty. Anna R. Langford, alderman of the 16th Ward, announced she will oppose State Rep. James Taylor for Democratic Ward Committeeman. In a Bulletin interview she said she aims to unify the ward amid competing support for Taylor. Rep. James Taylor offered a brief reaction.
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LBW backs Reverend Jackson and Unity Drive
The League of Black Women pledged robust support for Reverend Jesse L. Jackson and his new group People United to Save Humanity after a board meeting. Separately, police seek attackers in a brutal beating of 16 year old Robert Duerr near Harper High School with two suspects detained for identification.
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