Civil rights debate at Chicago conventions sees slow progress
Between The Lines reflects on Newell Dwight Hillis quotes and the Negro fight for full integration. It notes the 1940s Chicago political conventions exposing civil rights tensions, mentions Durham 1942, Franklin D Roosevelt, Gunnar Myrdal, and the Supreme Court of world opinion as the arena where progress is tested.
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Newell Dwight Hillis
Yesteryear
Chicago
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Gunnar Myrdal
Norman Thomas
Supreme Court of World Opinion
U S Justice Probes Confederate Army Activities
New York report says the American Confederate Army tied to the Ku Klux Klan is under federal review. Thurgood Marshall urged full investigation and prosecution, while James M. McInerney said action is underway to determine if KKK member Bill Hendrix or the group violated federal law. A Orlando conference note touted uniting anti Communist groups, pledging white Christian leadership and armed action if needed.
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Ku Klux Klan
United States Department of Justice
Thurgood Marshall
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Marshall
James P. McGrannery
KKK
James M. McInerney
Department
Bill Hendrix
Hendrix
Orlando
South
U. S. Supreme Court
Fuller Warren
Loyal Compton
Florida
Ollie Matson Leads College All Stars Against Rams in Chicago
Ollie Matson headlines the 1952 College All Stars meeting the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field Chicago Friday Aug 15. The roaster includes Burl Teler Tom Johnson and Don Coleman with Rams stars such as Deacon Towler Tank Younger and Herman Reed. The game benefits Chicago Tribune Charities and marks the 19th annual all star series with U S Olympic and college connection noted.
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Soldier’s Field
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Matson
Helsinki
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United States
Burl Teler
San Francisco
Tom Johnson
University of Michigan
Don Coleman
Michigan State
Chicago Cardinals
Joe Kularich
Teler
Coleman
Johnson
Green Bay Packers
Ers
Dan
Deacon) Towler
Bruisers
Paul
Tank) Younger
Herman Reed
Whittier
Rams
Woodley Lewis
Harry Thompson
Cleveland Browns
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Chicago Daily Tribune
Chicago Tribune Charities, Inc
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