John Kasper, notorious segregationist and avowed anti-Semite, was convicted here yesterday of inciting a riot in this city last year in the course of his attempts to prevent integration of the public schools in line with decisions of the United States Supreme Court. He was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and fined $500.
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