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Folder, "THE HARVEST OF AMERICAN RACISM: The Political Meaning of Violence in the Summer of 1967," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Series 7, Box 1 (Item)

of these relatives were killed . in the Detroit riot inc·reased tension and the poten tial for violence in Grand Rapids. - 28 Negroes in northern New Jersey towns have relatives in Newark; many work in Newark and live in the surrounding communities. Phone calls

Folder, "Summary Analysis: December 20, 1967," Records of the NACCD (Kerner Commission), Series 7, Box 3 (Item)

--- became extremely inct'ignant to find their double- parked cars being ticketed and towed away . News of this police action was rapi d ly transmitted by cab radio throughout the ghetto. The difference betwee n Newark and Detroit at th is point , however