McKissick urges self-reliance over non-violence in civil rights
Floyd McKissick, national director of the Congress of Racial Equality, told about 1,000 at Ohio University that peaceful non-violence fails after a Plaquemine Louisiana protest where police on white horses attacked demonstrators. He urged blacks to depend on themselves, criticized white history depictions, and warned of mounting violence this summer while defending his use of strong language during a WOUB Radio broadcast.
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De segregating schools a tough model cities problem
A 62 page federal report says de segregation of Negro schools will be among the toughest model cities program issues. It notes day to day cross racial experience is valuable yet increasingly hard to obtain in suburbs and minority ghettos.
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Washington
Ohio University Earns $563000 Physics Grant
The article notes Ohio University receiving a $563000 grant for its physics department. It highlights the university's research initiatives and potential impact on academic programs and faculty projects.
Heavy fighting rages inside Hue Citadel in Vietnam War
AP reports heavy combat at the Hue Citadel as U S Marines and South Vietnamese forces press the wall positions. Up to 800 U S air planes lost in the air war, 14 Marines killed and 135 wounded by mortar fire near Khe Sanh, and renewed clashes 4 miles west of Hue with paratroopers and air cavalry called in.
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Analysts doubt Khe Sanh assault. artillery likely plan
Washington reports U.S. analysts split on how North Vietnam may attack Khe Sanh. Some predict heavy bombardment and entrenched artillery digs near the Marine stronghold, constraining airstrikes and risking isolation. Others foresee a mass infantry push within a month, as air power could reach up to 600 fighter sorties and 40 to 50 B52 missions daily if skies clear.
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Hot Economy Cools Off as Tax Plan Debate Heats Up
The Federal Reserve reports a four month drop in industrial output while Treasury Secretary Fowler warns of excessive overheating. Commerce data show January as the smallest personal income gain since October. Officials cite January Social Security tax rises and DecemberRetroactive pay boosts as factors.
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Public Utilities hearing on inadequate Baltimore and Ohio trains
Ohio University students testified in a PUCO hearing on discontinuing B and O trains 31 and 32 the National Limited. William Howes Jr described time changes while a graduate student cited incidents of trains held on sidings delaying arrivals. Inspector Thomas Scott reported ridership declines and noted Metropolitan service between Washington and Cincinnati offers limited comfort.
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Baltimore and Ohio
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Cincinnati
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Retaliation Threatened If Arab Attacks Go On
After eight hours of fierce fighting along the Jordan River a cease fire ended the air and artillery duels. Israel’s top officers warned of more drastic retaliation if Arab attacks continue into the West Bank. Defense Minister Dayan urged a cease-fire that would apply to both sides.
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Jordan
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Haim Bar-Ley
Moshe Dayan
Committee Decides Next Week on Rhodes Bond Plan
Columbus Ohio AP House Finance Chairman Ralph Fisher says opposition testimony will be heard next week before a final vote on the administration 850 million bond issue package. The Senate passed measure faces potential May or November ballot, with prior actions limited to one bill.
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