U S B52 Raids Near Saigon Signal New Offensive Fears
U S B52 bombers struck within 26 miles of Saigon as Viet Cong massing fears rose ahead of a potential second major 1968 offensive. Police seized 10 Soviet AK47 rifles from a Saigon river junk while battles raged 12 to 38 miles around the capital. B52s also hammered the A Shau Valley near Hue with multiple raids, and U S intelligence warned of heavy enemy buildup there.
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Ben Cat
U. S. 1St Infantry Division
U. S
Shau Valley
South Vietnam
Nugyen van Loc
U.S
25Th Infantry
A Shau
Hue
FBI downplays King murder suspect in wake of discrepancies
In Washington and London brief items, FBI officials quietly address conflicting descriptions of James Earl Ray alias Eric Starvo Galt as the man charged with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. s assassination. London dock workers strike for immigrant protest while U S gold sales and a nationwide telephone strike progress unfold.
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FBI
James Earl Ray
Eric Starvo Galt
Martin Luther King Jr
Ray
Galt
King
Afl-Cio Communications Workers of America
Bell Telephone System
RFK Assails Health Care System in Indiana Address
Senator Robert F. Kennedy denounces the health care system as a full failure and outlines a broad program to make medical care available to all. He uses Indiana and its May 7 presidential primary as a stage for major policy addresses on national dilemmas.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
Indiana
United States
Hocking County Commissioners mark 150th anniversary meeting
At the county meeting the Hocking County Commissioners celebrate the 150th anniversary of the group with remarks about local schools and community progress. The report notes plans and reflections from the commissioners and references nearby school events.
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Gt Savcateus Scchoaasss
Ohio University
Peden Stadium
Columbia Bows To Demand Ceases Building New Gym
NEW YORK AP Columbia University halted gym construction in Harlem’s Morningside Park amid a four day student protest by a few hundred demonstrators from the Students for a Democratic Society. The university will close until Monday for talks. amnesty for protesters was rejected by President Grayson Kirk. A police line and faculty guards stood at Low Library as protesters sat in at five buildings seeking amnesty and a halt to the project.
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Columbia University
Ivy League University
Morningside Heights
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University
John V. Lindsay
David B. Truman
Low Memorial Library
Truman
Lindsay
Grayson Kirk
The
Students For A Democratic Society
Institute For Defense Analysis
Fleming argues against returning to a farm economy
Joseph W. Fleming I, federal co chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission, told the Athens Business Association that returning to a rural economy is unfounded. He outlined federal aid aims, including the Appalachian Highway plan to spur growth, not migration, and noted migration fell as education, health, and transportation improve in the 11 state region. He reminded the audience that the Appalachian programs seek better schools, health, and easier transport to reduce regional isolation.
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United States
Joseph W
Pat) Fleming I
The
Athens Business Association
Fleming
ABA
Ohio University
Baker Center
Appalachia
USA
John
Eugene McCarthy
Appalachian
Appalachian Area
Senate leaders decry orders not to shoot rioters in DC
Washington AP Two Senate Democratic leaders protested federal troops and police were told not to shoot arsonists and looters during Washington violence this month. Senator Russell Long vowed to seek censure or expulsion of any senator who backs bending the knee to Poor People’s Campaign demands. Dr Ralph Abernathy plans a large Washington march next month to push welfare legislation through nonviolent action. Long warned if marchers attack, the capital could burn and be moved to another site. Senator Byrd criticized Attorney General.
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Senate
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Ralph Abernathy
Martin Luther King Jr
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Congress
Long
Robert F. Byrd
D-W. Va
Ram
Rio Grande Students Hold Sit-In
Rio Grande College students at the Gallia County campus continued a sit-in seeking greater student voice in administration. Estimates ranged 40 to 200 participants, with a one day suspension of alcohol bidding on campus debated. Board of Trustees decision anticipated, May 12 meeting with Student Senate.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
Gallia County
Board of Trustees
Jerry Updegraff
Johnson Won't Be Passive in 1968 Campaign
President Johnson says he will engage in politicking this year even though he won't seek another term. He told the Burro Club he cannot be a passive bystander while the record of the administration is before the country. Vice President Humphrey plans to carry forward Kennedy and Johnson records and is expected to announce his own presidential bid.
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Burro Club
Congress
Hubert H. Humphrey
Jackson
Tenn
Kennedy
Humphrey
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
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