Clashes, casualties mark Saigon fronts. Ray extradition hearing set
In Vietnam, Marines report 89 enemy killed in two days near Khe Sahn as 101st Airborne fights 28 miles northwest of Saigon with 21 enemy killed. Americans suffer 4 dead and 13 wounded. In London, James Earl Ray’s extradition appeal opens July 29 in the High Court, arguing MLK killing was political crime not extraditable.
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Guardsmen Enter Prison After Disorders Erupt
About 250 Ohio National Guardsmen and 30 highway patrol officers moved into the London Correctional Institution to restore order after inmates began throwing objects and setting fires. The unrest followed a Monday sit down strike and a garment factory walkout.
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Detroit judge delays murder trial over Algiers Motel incident
In Detroit Judge Robert Colombo delayed Patrolman Ronald Augusts murder trial after ruling John Hersey’s The Algiers Motel Incident appears designed to bias proceedings. The move follows defense requests amid riot era allegations tied to the youth slaying last July. In New York City CORE chapters split to form a new group criticizing the national organization. In Washington Rep Emanuel Celler signals opposition to gun registration bills that threaten a ban on mail order rifle and shotgun sales.
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Water main break leaves downtown Columbus without supply
Downtown Columbus lost water service after a break in a water main. The outage affected stores offices restaurants and the Statehouse and disrupted air conditioning systems across multiple buildings.
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First Suit For North School Must Integrate
A federal judge ordered integration of South Holland Elementary School District in a Justice Department action. Judge Julius Hoffman set a five step plan to desegregate six schools, with initial changes by September and full integration by 1969 70, as the district appeals. Officials noted Coolidge and Kennedy are 99 percent Black while others are predominantly white.
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Pearson claims Lynda Kennedy questioned Vietnam key to LBJ quitting
AP columnist Drew Pearson writes Look magazine that Lynda Bird Johnson prompted President Johnson to retire over Vietnam. He says Johnson shared fatigue and health concerns and weighed two endings for his speech before Humphrey, then announced withdrawal.
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Roxbury Looting After City Concert Sparks Neighbors
In Boston on Monday night a crowd of about 25 000 left the Carter playground after a summerthing festival concert. Youths taunted vehicles with rocks and looted several liquor stores as the trouble spread to North Dorchester and the South End before police stopped it.
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Johnson Thieu Meeting Sparks Travel Speculation
President Johnson agreed to meet South Vietnam's Nguyen Van Thieu this month fueling talk of a busy globe trotting schedule. He has just returned from Central America and jetting among five nations in under a day, showcasing a rapid travel pace and diplomatic receptions.
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Australian Gunman Surrenders After Vietnam Offer
Wally Mellish a 22 year old former mental patient and car thief released his hostage hold after police secured a seven day siege in Sydney. He demanded a chance to fight in Vietnam and was taken to Ingleburn army camp for evaluation. His bride Beryl Muddle and their 11 week old son were unharmed and escorted from the home as the standoff ended.
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Senator Lees Ship Release Talks Include Possible Apology
Ohio Senator Stephen Young said Pueblo release negotiations could finish in three weeks. He noted Russia's involvement to persuade North Korea to return the ship and crew and that concessions, possibly an apology and surrender of the ship, may be required. A ransom might be paid to secure the crew's return.
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