Peace Prospects Cloudy At Camp David Talks
President Johnson wrapped up marathon war and peace strategy talks at Camp David amid uncertain Vietnam peace prospects. Hanoi reportedly pressed for talks in Phnom Penh while the U S opposed Cambodia ties. Johnson planned a White House return as advisers briefed him on a Hanoi reply and possible locations for preliminary talks.
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Viet Lull Becomes Second Day Of Saigon Offensive
More than 100000 troops from five nations fanned out over Saigon and 11 surrounding provinces for the biggest allied push of the war. Operation Toan Thang or Complete Victory began Monday as Quyet Thang ended with 2658 enemy killed. The drive targets Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces in the 3rd Corps area.
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Death Toll Climbs in Six Nights of Violence
The Associated Press reports racial violence across major U S cities for the sixth night after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination. The national toll reaches 34 with 29 Black victims and five white. Incidents hit Trenton Newark New York Jacksonville Kansas City Chicago Pittsburgh and Washington Baltimore show varied outcomes. In New York fires erupt in a Brooklyn slum while Newark sees extensive arson. Kansas City records one death and heavy injuries with mass arrests after a King memorial march.
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Rights Bill Opponent Sees Passage After King's Death
AP reports House Rules Committee Chairman William M Colmer a Mississippi Democrat opposes the civil rights bill but says its enactment would follow Dr Martin Luther King Jr s assassination The bill would ban discrimination in about 80 percent of housing sales or rentals and faces a floor vote with expected passage before Johnson s signature Colmer says earlier votes might have gone to a House Senate conference to resolve open housing provisions.
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Police Stand Watch At Tomb of Dr King in Atlanta
Police stood guard at the tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in South View Cemetery as mourners filed in for services and a final procession through Atlanta. The crowd, numbering tens of thousands, followed a green farm wagon coffin symbolizing the leader’s poverty advocacy.
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Fierce New Zealand Storm Capsizes Ferry
A 614 aboard ocean ferry Wahine capsized in Wellington harbor during a historic storm. Winds to 123 mph drove waves as rescuers pulled survivors from icy seas. 42 bodies recovered and more than 100 unaccounted. Hospitals overflowed with injured and exposed passengers. chaos described in the lounge as women and children struggled to reach lifeboats.
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Youngstown Quiet After Rough Night
In Youngstown Ohio a National Guard jeep overturned and a 13 year old Black boy was shot in the leg during the second night of racial disturbances. National Guard remained on patrol and Mayor Flask declared a state of emergency as curfew lifted to a quiet scene with 17 arrests mainly for curfew violations.
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Eight in custody in UC student Noel Wright slaying
Cincinnati police homicide detective Russell Jackson announced eight people were taken into custody in connection with the Monday night race riot slaying of Noel Wright, a University of Cincinnati graduate student and art instructor. Four are juveniles. identities were not disclosed and charges would follow.
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Humphrey to Enter Presidential Race After Easter
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey plans to join the Democratic presidential contest shortly after Easter. He says he is encouraged and will focus on state conventions rather than primaries, with Kennedy and McCarthy leading the race in a three way battle. Rod Barnes, South Dakota Humphrey organizer, spoke in Huron about delegate efforts for the June 4 primary.
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Five-Day Forecast Shows Warmup Then Cooling Weekend
Temperatures will average well above normal Thursday through Monday with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s and lows in the mid 40s. Late this week will turn cooler over the weekend with more warming early next week as weekend showers total about a quarter inch.
Memphis search settles into routine for MLK killer
AP reports the investigation into Dr Martin Luther King Jr murder shifts to methodical clue sifting and lead checking with no immediate arrest expected. federal officials pursue leads while rumors claim Mexico links. Memphis police deny a Mexico connection as a student from Memphis State is ruled unrelated.
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U S Capital Tourism Hit By Racial Violence
Washington sees tourist traffic decline as racial tensions surge. Hotels report heavy cancellations and tours lose millions daily. High schools cancel trips. sightseeing firms list losses around eight thousand dollars per day amid the disruption.
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Inside Today Highlights Local Education and Civil Action
Leona Speaker urges action on civil disorders as community news outlines initiatives. Head Start plans to hire 78 full time workers in the county for summer. Meigs Local Schools awards contracts to fifty two teachers. Ohio High School Athletic Association commissioner defends autonomy. Nelsonville York principal Earl Parkins resigns. Pollution Control Board halts construction in West Logan.
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