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Cafe Manager Denies Thought Indian Ambassador Was Negro
Mrs. Mary Alley denied segregating India's ambassador to the United States at a Houston airport cafe. The supervisor moved G. L. Mehta and his secretary to a private dining room, later apologizing from the State Department and the city. Mehta said he experienced no discrimination and believed he received special treatment. Mayor Hofheinz issued apologies and said the matter was a misunderstanding. the Indian government called the matter closed.
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Houston
Tex
Mary Alley
India
United States
G. L. Mehta
Metha
State Department
Roy Hofheinz
Mehta
Mexico City