Urban League Calls for Action Over Racial Disturbances
The National Urban League leader Lester B. Granger urges vigorous government measures to prevent future racial unrest in St. Louis, MissourI, Youngstown Ohio, and Washington DC. He cites white city employees inciting pool bans as a key factor and calls for equal rights, impartial enforcement, and citizen unity to uphold democratic participation for Negro citizens.
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Elk Dedicatory Celebrations Highlight John Brown Memorial Park
Approximately 1000 people from 16 states attended a two day Elk dedication at John Brown Memorial Park near Harpers Ferry Maryland. Speakers included Dr J Finley Wilson Leroy Jordan and Judge William C Hueston. A Freedom Tower was begun to honor John Brown and the Elks. The event underscored race relations and urged civic action to enforce anti discrimination laws and promote democracy.
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