Protests Grow Over Eufaula Police Shootings
In Eufaula Alabama racial tensions rise after two Black brothers Hamp Russaw 33 and Anthony 19 shot by white officers during an Easter weekend clash. A grand jury cleared the officers prompting Black leaders to plan an 80 mile march to Montgomery over Memorial Day weekend and continued boycotts of white merchants while demanding dismissal and new investigation.
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Martial law urged in Montgomery after police killings
Alabama state Rep. Alvin Holmes appealed to President Reagan to declare martial law in Montgomery following the weekend slaying of an unarmed black man by a black policewoman. Holmes warned of a breakdown of law and order and said he would seek a boycott by pressuring the chamber of commerce.
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Ala
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Alabama
Alvin Holmes
Polce
Holmes
Chamber of Commerce
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