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N.j. Governor Signs Civil Rights Legislation to Encourage Racial, Religious Tolerance

April 7, 1949
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Civil rights legislation designed to encourage racial and religious tolerance in employment, education, recreation and public accommodations in this state was signed yesterday by Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll. The We## Jersey governor voiced the hope that a “spirit of tolerance” would result from we new law.

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