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CBS sit-in 'rigging' charged

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Fontenay, Charles L

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A newspaper article and photographs from The NashvilleTennessean dated March 26, 1960, found on page one and page two, column three. Governor Buford Ellington charges that the CBS television network planned the sit-in demonstrations that took place in Nashville on March 25, 1960 and staged the events for the network's benefit. CBS officials deny the accusation and any responsibility. The article includes quotes from noted news correspondent, Harry Reasoner.
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