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Watts Riots Highlight Family Life Breakdown Factor
Los Angeles coverage links the Watts district riot waves to family breakdown as a major cause. Dr. Harold W. Jones notes unemployment and domestic instability, while officials describe poverty, welfare dependence, and generational cycles. Local leaders warn continued frustration risks further unrest.
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