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Folder, "Ex HU 2/ST 5, 11/22/63- 8/23/65 [EQUALITY OF RACES / CALIFORNIA]," WHCF HU, Box 25 (Item)

allow that organization to describe the priority needs of the affected areas in Los Angeles and to make proposals to meet those needs. We would certainly press them to accomplish this as soon as possible. The principal need that has been identified to us

Folder, "Ex HU 2/ST 5, 9/12/65 - 3/20/66 [EQUALITY OF RACES / CALIFORNIA]," WHCF HU, Box 25 (Item)

of this situation, I would recommend that you not see him. McCone will understand because I had lunch with him Saturday about Watts and he realizes how busy and pressed you are. If you agree, I will acknowledge receipt of his letter on your behalf, tell him we

Folder, "Simulmatics Media Study," Papers of Robert Shellow, Box 4 (Item)

two parts,. the first to concentrate on the written press (primarily newspapers), and the second on television and radio. survey will present few p~blems, but a television A press ~ could be considerably more difficult un1ess the networks can
Press

Folder, "July 24, 1967 - 11:15 a.m. Detroit Riots - Clark, McNamara, Christopher, Fortas, Wilkins, Doar," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

George Christian should handle the press briefing. The President gave a rundown on this. The Presi dent pointed out that during the night, men had been alerted to begin preparations for the troop movement to provide such personnel as are required

Folder, "July 29, 1967 - 11:05 a.m. President and Cyrus Vance, Vice President," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

A joint press conference was held. Governor Romney said the situation was "hopeful." Secretary Vance said later that Romney told him he_had made this statement in order that he not appear that he was in disagreement with Secretary Vance. Secretary Vance

Folder, "July 24, 1967 - 10 p.m. Detroit crisis - President's activities from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

.:eral Throckmorton and ?vfr. Vance go before the press tc say th.:.1t 1'.fr. Vance had talked to the P::.-esident and that all parties joined :n a.n appeal for :reason. The President advised that he would be m:i king c:.. m:.tionally -televised statement

Folder, "April 5, 1968 - 11:10 a.m. President's meeting with Negro leaders after death of Martin Luther King," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 3 (Item)

for your support as responsible Negro leaders. (The President read Associated Press item on Stokely Carmichal.) UNDER SECRETARY KATZENBACH: The loss of this leader is so tragic. We must see what we can do to further Dr. King's objective. SECRETARY CLIFFORD

Folder, "July 29, 1967 - 11:30 a.m. National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders," Papers of Tom Johnson, Box 1 (Item)

of Negro citizens, who deplore the havoc anci suffer its torment the most. -- All levels and branches of Government must now press, with new resolve, the Nation's peaceful atb.ck on the conditions which breed despair and violence. ?v1y convictions

Folder, "Watts," Office Files of Joseph A. Califano, Box 58 (Item)

of the disadvantaged. Almost everyone wants to work. The redemptive value of employment alone is far greater than people realize. 6) Much more must be done to promote understanding on the part of people who can help solve the problems. The press must be made

Folder, "[July-August 1967 Meetings with Correspondents]," Meeting Notes Files, Box 3 (Item)

to the press. He said Vietnam elections were now our greatest hurdle out there. He noted that in our country, we'd had our revolution in 1776 and had no government established till 1789. He said we went to Honolulu last year to help them begin, so that actually

Folder, "Ex HU 2/ST 5, 8/24/65-9/11/65 [EQUALITY OF RACES / CALIFORNIA]," WHCF HU, Box 25 (Item)

~gi~g. My comments to the press consisted of, essentially, "I'm here because President Johnson, on behalf of the Americans everywhere, is deeply concerned and wants to be of help," and "I'm not here to rake through yesterday's ashes and rehash old

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)

dimension . That was Tucson , in_which a second night of -"rioting" seem~ to have been planned or ~taged for the press . There was even reported sniping at two or three media vehicles . POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN CRISIS: THE PROBLEM _OF CONTROL

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

. The second ni gh t of rioting in. Tucson was staged in another sense , Following queries by a newspaper r epo rter as to where and ~hen they were goi n g to riot that evening , youths put on a minor riot for the benefit of th e press, 17 E·. The Riots

Folder, "Civil Rights – Watts, Los Angeles Riots," Office Files of Lee White, Box 6 (Item)

on a racist appeal just four years ago. Up until that time the Watts area was represented by a veteran white assemblyman. Earlier the press carried the fact that Councilman Billy Mills had . been threatened by the rioters. The rioters had no love for I "upper

Folder, "1965 Task Force on Los Angeles Riots," Task Force Reports, Box 10 (Item)

are beginning to feel that riots are all they understand. This is the only way to talk to downtown." "There will be a holocaust if changes do not come fast." The one theme that emerged in every conversation was the pressing need for jobs. Many believed jobs