White and DiGrazia speak about the opening of schools

White and DiGrazia speak about the opening of schools

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Press conference at City Hall. Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston) and Robert DiGrazia (Police Commissioner, City of Boston) read prepared statements about the following day's school opening in the third year of court-ordered busing. White expresses confidence in a peaceful opening of schools. DiGrazia says that police have been instructed to use minimum force, but to act decisively against any disruptions of public order. Both men hope that police can be removed from schools as soon as possible. White notes that the atmosphere seems calmer this year than during the previous two years. White says that he would like to remove police from the schools as soon as possible because their presence hinders the development of a healthy learning environment. Reporters question them on the school opening.

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