11 Jun 1970
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1970
Page
1
Philadelphia Tasker Homes residents report ongoing racial clashes near a community playground, with homeowners accusing project dwellers of aggression. The 72 block area was placed under limited emergency and about 300 police were deployed to restore order as clashes continued amid complaints of segregation and intimidation.
Roving groups confront police near a disputed playground at Cyclops Specialty Steel Division site in Titus, with threats of further violence as workers plan a mid 1971 startup. Residents recall prior tensions, while officers monitor the tense scene and urge calm.
A local notice lists subscription rates for area and outside county residents. Matt outside county charges 996.00 with area 5 adding details. Carrier delivery costs 25.20 and terms reference 1971 19701.
John Rousselot, former congressman and Birch Society publicity director, won the GOP nomination by 53 votes after a June 2 primary. Dr. William McColl sought a recount amid dam aged punchcard ballots, with final unofficial totals showing 30,622 for Rousselot and 30,569 for McColl. The race for the unexpired Lipscomb term heads to a June 30 election against Myrtle Evers.
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