Federal suit targets Black Jack blocking integrated housing
The Nixon administration sued Black Jack Missouri a St Louis suburb for blocking an integrated multifamily housing development. The civil action seeks a federal court order to permit construction and end racial discrimination while eight more housing cases are slated nationwide. Federal guidelines for grants aim to push communities to plan for low and moderate income housing.
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Nixon
Black Jack
St. Louis
Atty
John M. Mitchell
George W. Romney
Housing and Urban Development
Mitchell
Romney
Department of Justice
Probe spurs Douglas U S to hustle on job equality
Washington reports a surge of activity by McDonnell Douglas Corp and the federal government to ensure equal opportunity compliance after a St. Louis hearing revealed no prior compliance review for a $7 billion contract. Ellerbrake notes improved housing nondiscrimination but criticizes secrecy of affirmative action plans and slow progress in minority housing in St Louis.
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U.S
Washington
McDowell Douglas Corp
US. Civil Service Commission
Richard Ellecbrake
Commission
Missouri
St. Louis
McDonnell Douglas
Ellerbrake
Manuel Ruiz
George (. Bradley
St. Louis County
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