LBJ Delays Honolulu Trip Amid White House Race Talks
President Johnson postponed plans to visit Honolulu for Vietnam strategy talks and called top Negro and government leaders to the White House for urgent talks on racial tensions after King’s assassination sparked nationwide violence. The meeting included Roy Wilkins Whitney Young Rob Weaver and Thurgood Marshall among others, as Johnson sought to prevent further unrest while planning continue discussions with Thant and other officials.
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Kremlin Breaks Silence On Vietnam Peace Talks
The Kremlin approved American North Vietnamese talks to end the war and called the proposal realistic. Tass quoted a Soviet statement urging the United States to halt bombing fully and unconditionally and to favor Hanoi and the Viet Cong's settlement proposals for peace in Asia. The release notes bombing continues on much of North Vietnam and follows Johnson's bombing cessation and Hanoi agreeing to preliminary talks.
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Search Underway for Assassin of Dr. King
Memphis officials reported progress in the King assassination as Attorney General Ramsey Clark said the case is nearing resolution. He noted substantial evidence and expressed hope for an imminent arrest while King’s casket prepared for transport to Atlanta amid public grieving.
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Memorial King Service Planned After Noon In Bennington
A memorial service for Dr. Martin Luther King is set for 2 p.m. at North Bennington Congregational Church with a 1:15 p.m. march from College Green led by Bennington College students. Town officials lowered flags to half staff in tribute and Mt. Anthony Union High School did the same. The report recalls King’s assassination details, the frantic national reaction, and ongoing plans for silent memorial marches led by Ralph Abernathy. King died after being shot on the Lorraine Hotel balcony. Mrs. King flew home aboard a jet chartered for her by Robert Kennedy as aides prepared to lead the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The assassin is described as a white man, 26 to 32, who fled after discarding a rifle. President Johnson canceled his Honolulu departure in response.
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Marines Break Siege at Khe Sanh Hill 471 Fight
U.S. Marines repelled North Vietnamese assaults on Hill 471 near Khe Sanh as Operation Pegasus pushed two miles from the besieged fort. Marine units counted at least 77 enemy dead on the hill with hundreds more in bunkers, while air and artillery restrained Hanoi’s plans.
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Mrs. Bender Named Selectmen's Assistant in Bennington
Mrs Frances Healy Bender was named assistant to Bennington selectmen replacing long time agent Mrs Alma Langlois who resigned after 31 years as agent and was named town and village treasurer. The selectmen changed the title to selectmen's assistant and did not disclose the salary. Mrs Langlois earned 5300 last year. Bender, a native of Bennington, has worked in insurance and court reporting and will begin Monday, learning town records from Langlois.
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Bennington mobilizes to clean junk cars countywide
Bennington forms a town wide committee to collect abandoned junk cars with police, fire, post office, and town crews pledging help. Luther to head efforts with support from Selectmen, Trustees, and residents. Landfill hours set for weekend and donations sought to cover wrecking costs.
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Inside page notes on robot housewives and King editorial
On the Inside Jean Wassick ponders robot housewives in a light column. An editorial on the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. reflects on impact and memory. Also noted is a brief item about no link found in Pownal re resignations on page seven.
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State House Flags Ordered Lowered to Half Mast
Acting Gov. Daley ordered American and state flags at the Vermont State House lowered to half staff until after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral. Burlington Mayor Francis Cain said City Hall flags would also fly at half mast. Vermont leaders voiced shock at the assassination, with NAACP and Human Rights officials condemning the act as hindering equal rights progress. Senator George Aiken commented King’s death could spur advancement of his goals.
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