Newark Black Patrol Probes Police Brutality After Riots
A band of Negro volunteers led by Willie Wright patrol Newark streets seeking evidence of police brutality. The Community Black Patrol emerged from riot turmoil that killed 27 and caused extensive property damage. Wright urges readiness and armament amid tensions with state police and National Guard.
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Joseph Sweat
Newark
N.J
Community Black Patrol
Willie Wright
United Afro-American Association
United Community Corporation
U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity
Wright
Plainfield
Mansfield Rebukes Romney Over Detroit Riots
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield criticized Governor George Romney for political statements on Detroit rioting. Johnson avoided direct comment while Romney accused the White House of politicizing the issue. The Detroit unrest and related inquiries prompted hearings and a commission to study causes and preventive measures.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Michigan
George Romney
Romney
Johnson
Detroit
White House
Ramsey Clark
Mansfield
Commission On Civil Disorders
George Christian
Christian
Clark
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Racial Disorders Commission
Hugh Scott
Scott
Demonstration of 0.4 Inch High Letters by German Physicist
A German physicist demonstrates letters one inch high at forty percent weight using a thin metal film and an electronic pencil.
Negro Demands McKissick Sees Black Revolution Rising
Floyd McKissick head of the Congress of Racial Equality rejects civil rights era tactics as insufficient and markets a black manifesto. He calls for new methods, African-anchored communities and reparations, plus transfer of ghetto business ownership and control of public facilities to Black communities. He demands release of political prisoners and halt prosecutions. He also challenges the nation to match Vietnam spending with aid for the oppressed.
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New York
Congress of Racial Equality
Floyd McKissick
McKissick
Africa
Vietnam
Portland Disturbance Flares Anew
In Portland Oregon racial disturbances flared for a second night in Albina District. Police cordoned streets and arrested several after a park gathering devolved into unrest. A three alarm fire destroying part of a warehouse was blamed on a fire bomb.
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Portland
Ore
Terry Schrunk
Albina
Riots Spark Increased Demand For Handguns
Riots in several cities have driven a surge in handgun purchases, with stores reporting a sharp rise in rifles and ammunition sales. Some dealers paused over the counter sales, while major chains Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward halted sales in affected areas. Police urged shops to secure firearms and remove guns from display to prevent further unrest.
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New York
Associated Press
Sears Roebuck and Co
Montgomery Ward & Co
New York City
Newark
N.J
Jacques Nevard
Abercrombie & Fitch Co
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Brendan Byrne
Association
Belvedere
Sen
U. S
S. Main Franklin, O
Stiris
Boys & Young Mens
Boys Dept
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