Demonstrators Air Complaints at Washington Rally
In Washington demonstrators from the Poor People's Campaign pressed for equal justice and an end to discrimination. Attorney General Ramsey Clark listened as leaders from Mexican American, Black, and American Indian groups spoke of unmet demands in jobs, education, and housing, with clashes over responses and unity efforts.
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Goodman Testifies In Conspiracy Trial In Boston
Mitchell Goodman described the alleged anti draft plot as nearly ruined midway through the plan and recounted his arrest during a New York City demonstration outside the Whitehall Street induction center. He testified under cross examination as spectators reacted with laughter and the judge cleared the room to restore order.
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Six Tennesseans Plan Reunion at Thompson Park
The ninth annual Tennessee reunion and picnic will run from sunup to sundown Sunday in areas 5 and 7 at Thompson Park. About 300 former Tennesseans are expected to attend to drink sassafras tea and enjoy gospel and western music. A 50-member choir from the First Assembly of God Church will perform, and volunteers may contact Mr. or Mrs. R. O. (Bob) Draper at 1001 Carter for details.
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Bob) Draper
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House Jack Mishap Injures Clovis Man
A Clovis New Mexico trucker was injured when a house jack malfunctioned striking his face while moving a house in the 4100 block of South Bowie. Joe Cunningham Route 2 Box 2 Clovis received a possible broken jaw and severe facial lacerations and was listed in satisfactory condition at Northwest Texas Hospital.
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Columbia Students Walk Out Of 1968 Commencement
About 250 caped graduates staged a walkout at Columbia University's commencement in the Cathedral of St John the Divine as Professor Hofstadter delivered the address. The protest followed six weeks of campus disruptions and was sparked by a Dylan song broadcast via a student radio station. Police protected the venue and two gowned men were removed for loud radios.
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Baptists Take Racial Stand
The Southern Baptist Convention executive committee approved a social and racial issues statement urging Baptists to take courageous actions for justice and peace. It will go to the full convention. debate centered on inclusivity and rights, with two dissenters. The 111th annual meeting opened as the statement drew revisions by an eight member subcommittee after hours of deliberation.
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House Advances Anti Riot Bill
Washington action clears for House debate as sponsors cite riots after King’s assassination. Aimed at firing federal workers tied to riot offenses, the bill would bar five years federal employment for those convicted of riot related crimes.
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LBJ Urges Work For World Peace
President Johnson at Glassboro State College calls for U S Soviet cooperation to promote global peace and disarmament. He cites talks with Kosygin, urges progress in Vietnam Paris negotiations, and envisions a shared path toward disarmament and a pattern of cooperation beyond conflicts.
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Communists Stand Firm On Vietnam War Talks
In Paris, North Vietnam rejects Johnson’s call for reciprocal steps toward peace and demands an unconditional end to all U S bombing and hostilities. Talks resume after a four day recess with both sides maintaining hard line positions as shipments to the South rise. Johnson warns of no breakthrough unless Hanoi agrees to deescalate.
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