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Desegregation Described As Boston Schools Reopen Quietly
Boston observers report the third year of court ordered desegregation began with quiet first day across 149 schools. In South Boston and Charlestown, buses carried black pupils without incident while Hyde Park saw rock throwing at a city bus. Night violence prompted arrests and minor injuries, with leaders noting growing resentment though the day remained largely peaceful.
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