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Race riots in Chicago subside as state troops patrol
Chicago August 1 state troops patrol the danger districts in the black belt while officials declare the race riots near end after four nights of terror. Death toll reaches 32 with Tealah Dozier and Samuel N Baukas among the dead. more than 300 injured and likely over 600 hurt. Governor Lowden notes no martial law and coordinates with police. food relief sent to black belt districts as calm returns.
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