Negroes reject moratorium on protests in 1960s U S civil rights push
New York and national leaders clash over delaying demonstrations after the upcoming election. Malcolm X and CORE denounce the call as weak while King and Roy Wilkins press for continued action. Negro groups across cities disagree on pausing protests as they push for racial equality and police reforms.
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New York
UPI
Grassi
Washington
Roy Wilkins
Gracie
National Urban League
Mansion
Whitney Young
King’s
Milton Galarni
Shin Conference
Union
Son
A. Philip Randolph
Long Island
CORE
Teader
Harlem
Malcolm X
Cairo
Lyn
Rochester
N.Y
James Farmer
Ieader
Congress of Racial Equality
Jesse Gray
Land Core
Lyndon B. Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Adam
Nnstrate
Lincoln Lynch
Rochester Police Prepare to Halt Weekend Riots
Rochester police plan to meet force with force to prevent new rioting this weekend after days of calm. State and local officers remain on duty in riot-torn neighborhoods to deter violence. four people were killed and about 350 injured in prior clashes.
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Rochester
N.Y
UPD
William Lombard
Lombard
National
Nelson Rockefeller
American Reds Deny Link With Negro Militants
New York police and FBI accuse a militant Negro group of inciting Harlem violence. The American Communist Party denounces the Progressive Labor Movement as reckless and untrustworthy, pledging to sever ties. Police plan an emergency, with guards deployed and riot training intensified as detectives pursue leads on looted items.
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New York
API
American Communist Party
FBI
Harlem
Communist Party
Progressive Labor Movement
PLM
Delay in Desegregation Sought in St Augustine Case
Jacksonville report details UPI account of federal judge Bryan Simpson weighing immediate injunctions to enforce Civil Rights Act compliance in St Augustine where 16 motel and restaurant owners faced intimidation fears. Leroy Clark, a New Yorker and INAACP lawyer, urged swift action while Upchurch cited pressure and noncompliance risks. Simpson signaled a ruling soon and possibly delaying until August 6 to reconsider the 30 day waiting period.
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Jacksonville
Fla
UPD
Upchurch
St. Augustine
Leroyists
De-Clark
Shesteration
Inaacp Legal Defense Fund
Hos. Hilfry
Simpson
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Pe Mter
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U.S
Bryan Simpson
Hemlock
Anaheim St
Long Beach
Ran
Walries, Inc
Ceazeadl Impeets
Nowat LE Roy’s Jewelers
Credir
Politin
Leroy
California
Willbanks
America
Sted
Taine
DuPont
Gulistan
Herculon
Gulistan Dupont Nylon
Beattie-Freepory
NYLON
Alexander Smith
Ealea
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