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October 20, 1946
Sunday Chicago Bee
Chicago, Cook County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Chester, Pa., Magistrate R. Robinson Lowry fined 14 Black parents $2 each plus $7.50 costs for inducing truancy at the allegedly unsafe Watts school. They cited unsanitary conditions and plan to appeal via attorney John Francis Williams.
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PARENTS FINED
IN SCHOOL CASE
CHESTER, Pa. - (ANP)
Magistrate R. Robinson Lowry Monday imposed $2 fines and $7.50 costs on each of 14 parents found guilty by him in Chester Police court of telling their children not to attend classes in the Watts school, which is an alleged firetrap.
The defendants, all Negroes, admitted inducing truancy, saying that they did not want their children to attend the school because of allegedly unsanitary conditions.
John Francis Williams, Philadelphia attorney, declared in the hearing that he would appeal to the Delaware County Quarter Sessions court. Because of this, Lowry allowed the posting of $25 surety bond for each defendant.
IN SCHOOL CASE
CHESTER, Pa. - (ANP)
Magistrate R. Robinson Lowry Monday imposed $2 fines and $7.50 costs on each of 14 parents found guilty by him in Chester Police court of telling their children not to attend classes in the Watts school, which is an alleged firetrap.
The defendants, all Negroes, admitted inducing truancy, saying that they did not want their children to attend the school because of allegedly unsanitary conditions.
John Francis Williams, Philadelphia attorney, declared in the hearing that he would appeal to the Delaware County Quarter Sessions court. Because of this, Lowry allowed the posting of $25 surety bond for each defendant.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Family
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Parents Fined
School Truancy
Unsafe School
Chester Pa
Negro Parents
Appeal
What entities or persons were involved?
R. Robinson Lowry
John Francis Williams
Where did it happen?
Chester, Pa.
Story Details
Key Persons
R. Robinson Lowry
John Francis Williams
Location
Chester, Pa.
Story Details
Magistrate R. Robinson Lowry fined 14 Black parents $2 each and $7.50 costs for telling their children not to attend the allegedly firetrap and unsanitary Watts school. They admitted inducing truancy and plan to appeal to the Delaware County Quarter Sessions court with $25 surety bonds allowed.