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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1966
Page
2
A Chicago area debate over open housing triggers tensions as whites express concern that influxes of Black families will devalue homes and disrupt neighborhoods. Speakers warn of violence and social strife amid broader civil rights contention, with residents citing property values and school segregation as stakes.
Washington UPI report argues mid dle class opposition doomed the 1966 Civil Rights Bill. It notes Dirksen played a pivotal role in the filibuster battle and outlines Democratic and Republican votes on housing provisions, depicting a liberal but divided Congress and a public skeptical of nationwide housing desegregation.
A community faces tension as fears of a black family moving into a nearby home fuel white backlash and debate over open housing policy. Leaders including Rev. King and Roy Wilkins weigh in on civil rights strategy, while locals discuss fear, politics, and potential threats to stability.
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