Racial clashes feared as NYC faces citywide crime spike
A June New York City report details a series of crimes against white residents by Black attackers on subways and in buildings, sparking talk of a long hot summer. Officials push for stronger transit policing as community leaders urge calm and local patrols amid tense Crown Heights and Harlem scenes.
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NAACP Opposes Goldwater for Republican Nomination
The NAACP urged Republican delegates to deny Barry Goldwater the party’s presidential nomination at the 53rd annual convention in Washington. Roy Wilkins said Goldwater’s Civil Rights stance could mobilize Black voters against him, while Hubert Humphrey received praise for civil rights support.
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Ex-Sesser Resident Dies in Chicago at 58
Mrs Willing Mezo a former Sesser resident died Friday in St Catherine Hospital East Chicago Ind at age 58 after a period of illness. Born June 24 1906 she was the daughter of W E and Mattie Miner and a nurse at Du Quoin Marshall Browning Hospital. She leaves a son Clifford of East Chicago sisters Lola Gray Limon Ind and Leona Hartis Ralla Ma five grandchildren and husband Randell Mexzo who died in 1951. Funeral 2 p m today Lesser Christian Church Floyd Stabler pastor officiating burial Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Brayfield Funeral Home Sesser until services.
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