Washington U Opens All Divisions to Negroes
Washington University in St Louis announces that all departments will admit qualified Negro students. Previously only graduate divisions accepted Black students. Board approval came after years of debate and earlier enrollments in medicine and graduate programs. Chancellor Compton cited educational purpose and equal welcome for undergraduates and graduates alike.
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Between The Lines On Change And The Negro Vote
The piece argues for continuing Democratic support while warning of one party rule. It cites Dewey’s call for change, praises Roosevelt and Truman, condemns Dixiecrats, and urges Negro voters to assess the Fair Deal versus Republican alternatives ahead of the election. It equates political choice with moral survival and urges decisive action.
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Illinois Central Ordered to End Negro Segregation on Trains
Chicago press report shows the Illinois Commerce Commission ruled against the Illinois Central Railroad for segregating passengers by race on Illinois trains. Vera Johnson filed the complaint in 1951, later amended, leading to ICC intervention by the NAACP. Trial ran from 1951 to 1952.
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