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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1968
Page
7
Washington report on the Poor People's Campaign shows leadership tensions, racial frictions, and vague goals. The Resurrection City population drops to under half of its 3,000 target as defections rise daily. Critics say Abernathy lacks King’s PR touch, risking the interracial alliance and concrete legislative aims. Bayard Rustin later releases a clearer objective statement.
A Washington Post Louis Harris poll shows 61 percent of whites oppose the campaign while 29 percent support it. Among African Americans 80 percent support and 11 percent oppose. Overall 56 percent oppose, 34 percent favor, 10 percent unsure. Opposition rises with age. low income whites oppose 77-23. Urban residents more uneasy about racial violence.
New York reports Austin backed a nationwide June 19 Washington march though disapproved of its tactics and not its failure. The statement, issued with Abernathy’s authority, outlined five goals on jobs housing welfare farm work and education. Williams called it jazz foolishness and Abernathy denied authorizing. Rustin resigned. The park camp permit expires June 16 and may be extended. Campaign leaders vow to continue until action is obtained, even if force is used.
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