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Nation Divided by Racial Crisis Sparks Civil Rights Debate
Washington Secretary of State Dean Rusk told Congress the present racial crisis divides and weakens the nation at home and abroad and urged passage of a bill banning discrimination by stores hotels and other public-serving establishments. Welfare Secretary Celebrezze backed desegregation efforts and warned against delays while outlining federal aid measures for schools facing integration.
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Dean Rusk
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United States
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