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July 4, 1956
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In Uniondale, L.I., a racist firebombed Kurt Masuck's home over rumors of selling to Black buyers; Masuck stopped the fire, police investigated notes and threats, and posted a guard. (148 characters)
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Rumor Of Negro
Buying Homes
Starts Trouble
UNIONDALE, L. I. - (ANP)
A racist had a field day here this week when he tossed a fire bomb into the home of Kurt Masuck.
The fire bomb, a gallon jug filled with kerosene, was broken as the racist threw it through the dinette window in the house.
However, Masuck managed to get to a burning kerosene - soaked rag thrown in after the jug and extinguished the flames before they could spread to other parts of the house.
Detectives John Rogers of the Nassau County-police-found five identical notes scattered outside the house and, on questioning the neighbors, learned that the rumor was "rife" that Masuck would sell his home to a real estate concern which would in turn sell it to Negroes.
Mrs. Masuck told police that a resident of the neighborhood had threatened her on the street, swearing that he would kill Mrs. Masuck and her family if the home were sold to Negroes. Upon police questioning, the man in question "proved that he was elsewhere when the bomb was thrown'.
Meanwhile, a police guard has been placed around the Masuck to prevent a recurrence of the incident.
Buying Homes
Starts Trouble
UNIONDALE, L. I. - (ANP)
A racist had a field day here this week when he tossed a fire bomb into the home of Kurt Masuck.
The fire bomb, a gallon jug filled with kerosene, was broken as the racist threw it through the dinette window in the house.
However, Masuck managed to get to a burning kerosene - soaked rag thrown in after the jug and extinguished the flames before they could spread to other parts of the house.
Detectives John Rogers of the Nassau County-police-found five identical notes scattered outside the house and, on questioning the neighbors, learned that the rumor was "rife" that Masuck would sell his home to a real estate concern which would in turn sell it to Negroes.
Mrs. Masuck told police that a resident of the neighborhood had threatened her on the street, swearing that he would kill Mrs. Masuck and her family if the home were sold to Negroes. Upon police questioning, the man in question "proved that he was elsewhere when the bomb was thrown'.
Meanwhile, a police guard has been placed around the Masuck to prevent a recurrence of the incident.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Racial Violence
Fire Bomb
Racist Attack
Home Threat
Uniondale Incident
What entities or persons were involved?
Kurt Masuck
Mrs. Masuck
John Rogers
Where did it happen?
Uniondale, L. I.
Story Details
Key Persons
Kurt Masuck
Mrs. Masuck
John Rogers
Location
Uniondale, L. I.
Story Details
A racist threw a fire bomb into Kurt Masuck's home due to rumors of selling to Negroes; Masuck extinguished the fire; police found threatening notes and placed a guard.