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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...meeting of the Social Relations Society, Pettigrew said that the findings of his three week field trip to Little Rock indicated that violence arose only when the possibility of definite action to prevent integration might be taken. He asserted that Governor Faubus had given the people hope that such definite steps could be taken. Violence based upon definite expectation is a rational...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Little Rock Violence Called 'Rational Act' In Soc. Rel. Speech | 12/13/1957 | See Source »

With the memory of Little Rock still smoldering, it is heartening to see local government take its own action toward eliminating racial discrimination. The passage of the New York City anti-bias act is an encouraging step in removing segregation, not only for New York, but for the country. By the bill passed last Thursday, no owner of a dwelling for more than two families may refuse to rent or sell housing accommodations to any person because of his "race, color, religion, origin, or ancestry...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Northern Integration | 12/10/1957 | See Source »

Certainly the South has no monopoly on racial prejudice, and a Harlem makes almost as poor an impression as does a Little Rock. The significant step the nation's largest city has taken in breaking down racial barriers should prove a healthy example here and abroad...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Northern Integration | 12/10/1957 | See Source »

...ROCK HILL (S.C.) HERALD...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Judgments & Prophecies, Dec. 9, 1957 | 12/9/1957 | See Source »

Appearing on a TV chitchat show in Chicago, Boston Pops Orchestra Conductor Arthur Fiedler was hesitantly asked if he dislikes any special kind of music-such as, maybe, rock 'n' roll. He astonished many adult listeners by replying: "I like rock 'n' roll-a certain amount of it. I think that's completely American...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Dec. 9, 1957 | 12/9/1957 | See Source »

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