Author: Price, William A., et al.
Title: National Guardian. October 8, 1966. Vol. 19, No. 1
Description: New York, Weekly Guardian Associates, 1966. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid newspaper. 12 pp. Black and white photos throughout. Single issue of this long running, left leaning newspaper. Originally established in 1948 to support the Progressive Party candidate for president, the focused on a variety of issues from a left wing, liberal viewpoint. While originally thought to be associated with the Communist Party of the USA, it was not, although held sympathetic views. Dissension within the paper in 1970 led to a splinter paper being formed. It was noted for its coverage of the Civil Rights movement, as well as for asserting the Rosenbergs were innocent of espionage charges. This issue features a lengthy pieces on the uprising at Hunter's Point in San Francisco, a primarily Black community within the city. The uprising began on September 27th, after a white policeman shot and killed an unarmed 16 year old Black teen. The community demanded answers from the police, and when they were slow to respond, unrest in the neighborhood grew. This caused the mayor and governor to send in the National Guard and other police, creating further friction when police chose to fire into a community center sheltering children. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Moderate toning. A few tears along the fold edges. Paper somewhat brittle. Minor wrinkling. Good .

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