Johnson postpones Hawaii trip to meet civil rights leaders
President Johnson delayed departure to Hawaii amid King assassination violence and called a 11 a.m. White House meeting with civil rights leaders. He canceled overnight plans to meet Eisenhower and discuss Vietnam with Westmoreland and Sharp, as Park of South Korea accepted Honolulu talks.
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Thompson
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1963 Washington Speech Recall by Dr King Excerpts
New York AP recalls Martin Luther King Jr speech at the August 28 1963 Washington rally. Excerpts present his dream of justice for all Americans, nonviolent action, end to segregation, and faith to transform the nation despite ongoing racial injustice.
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Cleveland Mayor Urges Peace After Dr King Assassination
Mayor Carl B. Stokes appealed to Clevelanders to honor Dr Martin Luther King by remaining peaceful after the King assassination. He urged using his memory to build a better Cleveland and America, announced half staff flags, and planned to attend the funeral. He spoke at Baldwin Wallace College where he learned of the tragedy.
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Atomic Lab Anniversary Marks Meson Facility Groundbreaking
Los Alamos Science Laboratory celebrates 25th anniversary with Feb 15 ceremonies highlighting the $55 million Meson physics facility. Speakers include Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, Sen. Clinton P. Anderson, and Charles J. Hitch. The project aims to probe the atomic nucleus and expand scientific ventures.
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Senate Space Committee
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University of California
Mrs King says death of King was will of God
Mrs Martin Luther King Jr., in seclusion with close friends, says she believes her husband’s death may be the will of God. She recalls the constant dangers faced since 1954 and notes her children understand the risks and take pride in his work.
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Martin Luther King Ifi
Allen
Montgomery
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Dr King Lived With Threat Of Assassination
Atlanta AP feature recounts Martin Luther King Jr.’s life under constant threat, highlighting his nonviolent philosophy, major campaigns from Montgomery to Chicago, key quotes on equality, and the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Selma voting rights drive, and the Poor People’s Campaign amid ongoing racism.
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America
Ripley Couple Hurt In Meigs Auto Crash
A Ripley West Virginia couple, Mr and Mrs Dennis Durst, were injured Wednesday morning when their car lost control on Route 248, left the road into a ditch and rolled over. They were listed in good condition at Veterans Memorial Hospital. The crash was investigated by Sheriff Robert Hartenbach.
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Nation reacts to Dr. King murder across races
Black and white Americans express shock and sorrow after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated. Leaders and public figures across politics and faith urge nonviolence, reconciliation, and continued pursuit of King's civil rights legacy.
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Air Pollution Concern Edges Girl From Portland
Portland third grader Amy Steinbach, nine, sent 25 cents to Gov. Tom McCall to aid anti pollution efforts. She described thick smog in Portland and stated she was sorry the air was dirty and could not see streetlights.
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