Hunt Continues for Assassin in King Killing
Memphis newsman reports Atty Gen Ramsey Clark says evidence points to a single killer in the MLK assassination and authorities are very close to arresting him. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Clark notes FBI activity across several states and a flood of evidence and leads without detailing the suspect.
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Congress Moves On Rights Bill Amid King Assassination
Lawmakers in Washington push to clear the civil rights bill after Martin Luther King Jr was fatally shot. The House moves to remove barriers to passage, with Republicans backing open housing provisions and a push to hold Easter recess until a floor vote or conference. The bill would ban housing discrimination, protect civil rights workers from intimidation, and outlaw using interstate facilities to promote rioting. King’s death prompts nationwide vigils and a march to Morehouse College, while Memphis authorities pursue the assassin as public grief and political momentum intensify.
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Memorial Service Honors Dr King in Vermont Church
About 200 people gathered at Congregational Church in North Bennington to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a memorial service. Reverend Abernethy led readings and urged white pride in humility while songs from the civil rights era filled the service. Also speaking were clergy from St Francis de Sales and the Bennington Jewish community.
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LBJ Appeals for Harmony Addresses Congress Monday
President Johnson urged Congress to meet Monday night for a joint session to hear proposals for constructive action amid national unrest after Martin Luther King Jr. s assassination. He canceled Hawaii plan, met civil rights leaders, declared a national day of mourning, and warned against violence as riots erupted in Washington. The plan includes a 9 p.m. EST address and possible Civil Rights legislation in play.
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Nation braces for violent outbreaks after King slaying
National Guard units mobilized across the nation as riots erupt in 41 cities following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Federal troops moved into Washington with 500 army troops. District of Columbia and Chicago report heavy looting and arson as governors declare emergencies and mobilize thousands of guardsmen.
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Smoke over the Capitol and nationwide looting violence
Reporters describe black looters in Washington stealing clothing liquor and radios amid intense clashes with police. Across cities hundreds arrested, dozens hurt, and curfews imposed as smoke swirls over the Capitol. Incidents linked to scores of injuries and fatalities including a white man killed in Washington and a supermarket fire in Tallahassee.
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Inside Columnist George Gordon April Anticipation
On the Inside columnist George Gordon notes April brings anticipation and hints at upcoming features. The page references include a special report on twilight for the junkers, detailed on page five.
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Leaders Call for Calm and Unity After King's Assassination
National and party leaders from both white and Black communities urged calm and nonviolence in response to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. s assassination. Mrs. John F Kennedy and figures like Johnson Meany Wilkins and Cardinal Cody urged love and justice, while others warned of backlash and urged continued civil rights action and unity.
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