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Arthur Patrick Townsend (April 30, 1921 – February 13, 1989) was an American
publisher, activist, and real estate developer.
[1]
[2]
[3] Best known for founding the
Precinct Reporter, a weekly newspaper, he was a leading figure in the
African-American community in
San Bernardino, California.
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[2]
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References
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^ Mauel, Ed (March 21, 1997).
"Community groups honor residents".
The San Bernardino County Sun. pp. B2 – via
Newspapers.com.
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b Mazurek, Janice (August 10, 1987).
"Precinct-Reporter's Townsend: Publisher, politician, advocate".
The San Bernardino County Sun. pp. B1,
B5 – via
Newspapers.com.
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"Art Townsend President of West Coast Black Publishers Succumbs".
The Atlanta Voice. March 11, 1989. p. 6 – via
Newspapers.com.
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^ Feit, Harvey (July 19, 1985).
"L.A. mayor to attend Townsend tribute".
The San Bernardino County Sun. pp. B-1,
B4 – via
Newspapers.com.
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^ McGreevy, Patrick (February 14, 1989).
"Precinct Reporter publisher dies".
The San Bernardino County Sun. pp. A1,
A8 – via
Newspapers.com.
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^ Enkoji, M.S. (April 18, 1990).
"Rialto pays tribute to late publisher, names street after him".
The San Bernardino County Sun. pp. B1,
B2 – via
Newspapers.com.