Malcolm X Assassination Sparks Police Crackdown in Cities
In New York and Chicago heavy police reinforcements moved to curb potential violence after Malcolm X was assassinated during a Harlem rally. Investigators detained a 22 year old suspect, Thomas Hagan, linked to the shooting with a sawed off shotgun. Police and federal agents monitored possible retaliation by Malcolm X's followers and associates as security was tightened around Muhammad and the Black Muslim movement.
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UPI
Chicago
Malcolm XX
Malcolm
Elijah Muhammad
Muhammad
Harlem
Park Department
Mt. Morris Park
Manhattan
Mt. Morris
Lowers
Malcolm X
Thomas Hagan
Hagan
Passaic
N.J
Talmadge Hayer
Marshall St
Paterson
Hayer
Audubon Auditorium
William Parker
William
Duke of Windsor Hospitalized in London Clinic
The Duke of Windsor arrived from Paris and was admitted to the London Clinic for treatment of his left eye. An ambulance stood by as he landed unexpectedly, accompanied by the Duchess of Windsor. a doctor waited with a party of three, a spokesman noting a "little trouble" with the eye and that the ailment was not disclosed.
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London
UPD
Duke of Windsor
Paris
Edward
Duchess of Windsor
Malcolm
Betty
166Th Street
Broadway
Malcolm X
Organization For
Jude
Malecolm
Soviet Aid to Hanoi En Route Says Diplomatic Source
Soviet ground to air missiles jet fighters and advisers reportedly moving to North Viet Nam to deter further U S air strikes. Kosygin pledged aid during his Asia tour and Kremlin signaled intent to fulfill the promise despite no official confirmation. Marshal Krylov warned imperialists and linked Soviet missile might to a March 1 Communist parties conference.
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Moscow
UPS
Viet Nam
United States
Alexei I. Kosygin
Hanoi
Communist Asia
Kremlin
Kosygin
UPI
Saigon
Nikolai Krylov
Krylov
Trud
Reporter Witnesses Slaying Of Malcolm X At Harlem Rally
A New York dispatch describes a reporter outside Harlem's Audubon Ballroom as Malcolm X prepared to unveil an action program for the Negro people. The witness noted prior concern and queried a police officer who said no incidents were expected.
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Malcolm X
Harlem
New York
UPD
Audubon Ballroom
Malcolm
Mauldin Eyewitnesses Saigon Coup and Malcolm X Shootings
A reporter recounts chaotic events in Saigon with tanks near Khanh’s home and pilots in Me Linh Square while also describing Malcolm X’s appearance at a ballroom event in New York. Witnesses describe gunfire, guards, and crowd reactions as tensions escalate. The piece links two divergent crises on the same news day.
Russians Step Up Space Probes
Moscow reports another unmanned Cosmos satellite launched as part of a stepped up Soviet space program. Cosmos 57 joins 54 55 and 56 in orbit, each designed for scientific measurements to aid future manned flights. Tass says Cosmos 57 operates normally while Moscow Radio notes Ranger 8 moon photos and contrasts American and Soviet missions.
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Moscow
UPS
Soviet Union
Tass
Mansfield Blasts Jealous Generals In South Viet Nam
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said the jealous generals in Saigon created an incredible situation undermining Johnson policies. He urged negotiated settlement and neutralization, warning continued intra military power struggles risk U.S. aid and lives. Mansfield warned the hour is late in Viet Nam.
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Washington
UPD
Senate
Democratic
Mike Mansfield
South Viet Nam
South Ee Nam
Montana Democrat
Johnson
Saigon
United States
Mansfield
Viet Cong
Viet Nam
Vermont Law Seen Unclear On Separation of Powers
MONTPELIER Gov. Hoff lost his bid to keep lawmakers off policy boards. An Atty. Gen. opinion on separation of powers was expected, delayed by Washington's Birthday. Hoff argues legislators must resign policy posts to avoid conflicts of interest, citing trusteeship at the University of Vermont as lobbying.
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Vermont
Montpelier
UPD
Philip H. Hoff
Atty
John P. Connarn
Hoff
Connarn
Northfield
Washington
Burlington
University of Vermont
UVM
Gasoline Contamination Expands Through Bennington Wells
Gasoline seepage from Bennington Flats contaminates at least six wells along North Bennington Road including the Barber residence at 120 North Bennington. Health Officer William H. Fox hires engineer Edson F. White to trace the source, with Ormal Pierce aiding. samples taken and findings expected later in the week. Officials warn the water is unsafe for use, with odor and staining, while risk of fire remains very slight. Village voters will decide March 16 whether to allow drawing water from the Globe Union line.
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Bennington Flats
North Bennington Road
William H. Barber
Barber
Hicks Corners
Clarence Wyman
Merrill Landon
Bennington
William H. Fox
Fox
Edson F. White
Ormal Pierce
U.S. 7
Vermont 67A
St. Johnsbury
Health Department
Marsnai
Bennington Village
Globe Union
Globe-Union Co
Viet Cong Hit Main Highway and Khanh Resigns Pressure
Viet Cong attacked highway 19 links between Pleiku and seaboard depots as South Vietnam's Lt. Gen. Nguyen Khanh agreed to resign but resisted delivering written resignation in Saigon. A military council seeks face-saving terms while Maj. Gen. Tran Van Minh is named successor amid Buddhist-Catholic tensions.
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Saigon
UPI
Nguyen Khanh
South Viet Nam
Armed Forces Council
Khanh
Vung Tau
South
Viet Nam
II Corps
Pleiku
U.S
Armed Forces
Phan Khac Sun
Tran van Minh
Little Minh
Dalat
Phan Khac Suu
Cap St. Jacques
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