The May 21, 1969, edition of The Asbury Park Press reported the events of the previous evening as they occurred in Freehold, New Jersey. The police logbook showed a group of black teenagers gathered near the bus terminal and were dispersed without incident. Two hours later, another group was broken up, leading to multiple smashed windows. Multiple […]
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