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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1969
Page
1
Police used Mace teargas to disperse a youth gathering at Bettys Restaurant on Grandview Street. Two meetings followed between Police Chief Bud Huett and Black Rights members. Mayor Jesse Willmott halted plans for a Federal Housing Authority request due to ongoing tension.
Rev. Joel Atkins requests a state inquiry into Mose Roper’s death as Governor Kirk’s aide says a review is underway with details to be outlined later this week. Lake County Judge Huffsteller notes possible county level action and grand jury options. Police face community tensions after mace use and arrests at a youth gathering, with civil rights attorney Reese Marshall aiding Mount Dora Black Rights in evaluating potential civil rights violations. Signs for a boycott at Reynold's Grocery Store were removed by Officers Walker and Strickland under orders.
Dick Reynolds owner of Reynold's Grocery Store says he welcomes any investigation into the death, invites officials from Tallahassee or Washington to review the case, and offers to discuss grievances with Black Rights or any group. He notes business back to normal after two weeks and urges collaboration with authorities.
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