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February 28, 1953
The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
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Episcopal Bishop Richard S. Emrich praised Mayor Cobo for recommending an ordinance to make the Mayor's Interracial Committee a permanent city department, the Commission on Community Relations, to address racial and religious tensions in Detroit.
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Bishop Lauds Mayor's Action
Episcopal Bishop Richard S. Emrich lauded Mayor Cobo Saturday for recommending to Common Council the adoption of an ordinance setting up the Mayor's Interracial Committee on a permanent basis.
Speaking as chairman of the Citizens Committee on Group Tensions, Bishop Emrich stated that his group had sought for three years to have the Mayor's Committee converted into a regular city department to be known as the Commission on Community Relations.
He said the Citizens' committee placed special emphasis on the need for an enabling City ordinance to increase effectiveness of the commission in dealing with racial and religious tensions.
In a letter to Mayor Cobo, the Bishop indicated that his group was ready to support passage of the ordinance and willing to appear before the City Council in support of it.
The Citizens Committee is composed of leaders from various religious, business, racial, labor and fraternal groups.
Chairman of the Mayor's Committee is Father John E. Coogan, while Mrs. Beulah Whitby is acting executive director.
Episcopal Bishop Richard S. Emrich lauded Mayor Cobo Saturday for recommending to Common Council the adoption of an ordinance setting up the Mayor's Interracial Committee on a permanent basis.
Speaking as chairman of the Citizens Committee on Group Tensions, Bishop Emrich stated that his group had sought for three years to have the Mayor's Committee converted into a regular city department to be known as the Commission on Community Relations.
He said the Citizens' committee placed special emphasis on the need for an enabling City ordinance to increase effectiveness of the commission in dealing with racial and religious tensions.
In a letter to Mayor Cobo, the Bishop indicated that his group was ready to support passage of the ordinance and willing to appear before the City Council in support of it.
The Citizens Committee is composed of leaders from various religious, business, racial, labor and fraternal groups.
Chairman of the Mayor's Committee is Father John E. Coogan, while Mrs. Beulah Whitby is acting executive director.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Racial Tensions
Interracial Committee
Community Relations
Mayor Recommendation
Bishop Praise
City Ordinance
What entities or persons were involved?
Richard S. Emrich
Mayor Cobo
John E. Coogan
Beulah Whitby
Story Details
Key Persons
Richard S. Emrich
Mayor Cobo
John E. Coogan
Beulah Whitby
Event Date
Saturday
Story Details
Bishop Emrich, as chairman of the Citizens Committee on Group Tensions, praised Mayor Cobo's recommendation to establish the Mayor's Interracial Committee as a permanent Commission on Community Relations via city ordinance to address racial and religious tensions.