King Defends Memphis March Amid Violence Fears
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr defends the Memphis march that left one dead and 62 injured and says he will press on with demonstrations and the poor peoples march on Washington. President Johnson cautions rioting risk and urges police training, while Rev. Andrew Young says the Washington phase is delayed about two weeks to reduce violence. King plans a symbolic delegation on April 22 with rank and file marchers arriving May 1 or 2.
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Wilson Vows His Government Will Stand Firm
Prime Minister Harold Wilson vowed to ignore demands for resignation as Labour suffered by election setbacks. He said Labour would not lose nerve and would carry on with economic reforms despite three lost seats and an 18.2 percent swing benefiting the Conservatives.
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Mysterious Fires Erupt In Four Chicago Stores
A Friday spate of fires hit four State Street department stores in downtown Chicago. Carson Pirie Scott Ward Wieboldt and Goldblatt cases sparked evacuations with six firemen affected by smoke. Officials调查 arson, noting large potential losses and widespread disruption.
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Missing F111A Mission Sparks Frantic Southeast Asia Search
U S Air Force pilots clashed with MIG interceptors northwest of Hanoi in the first dogfight in six weeks as frantic efforts continue to locate a downed F111A fighter bomber carrying secret equipment. Military sources say the missing jet could alter defenses against U S air power and that search teams sweep Vietnam Laos and Thailand for the 6 million swing wing aircraft and its two crew members.
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France Stands Firm on World Monetary Overhaul
STOCKHOLM UPI France opposed by the United States and major powers in talks on creating SDR paper gold to ease dollar pressure. Debre urged U.S. and Britain to fix balance of payments, insisting on a full overhaul including removing the dollar and pound as reserve currencies. Police clashed with protesters near the talks, shouting anti-American slogans as Sweden and other nations watched.
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Oakes Campaign Swing Through Vermont For Governor Hope
Vermont Attorney General James L. Oakes officially entered the race for the Republican nomination for governor with a plane and car tour across the state. He spoke at the Old Bennington Schoolhouse where about 60 supporters gathered with his wife and family. He urged broad support and ideas, promising to balance economic growth with Vermont’s natural heritage and to stimulate steady growth for Bennington if elected.
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Vermont Breaks Tradition With Sunday Pari Mutuel Racing
Vermont becomes the first eastern state to legalize Sunday pari mutuel horse racing at Green Mountain Park in Pownal. Governor Hoff signed the bill, forecasting about 1.2 million dollars in 1968 revenue, while residents voice mixed feelings and traffic concerns loom for surrounding towns.
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On the Inside Editorial calls for Electoral College reform
The Inside Editorial argues Wallace campaign highlights the need for Electoral College reform while noting Vermont Medicaid program takes effect Monday as reported on page 4 and page 6 respectively.
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LBJ seeks preservation of 26 wilderness areas
President Johnson asked Congress to set aside almost a million acres in 26 new wilderness areas across 13 states. He urged prompt action to save wild lands, islands off Atlantic Pacific and Gulf coasts, and announced Humphrey will chair the President's Council on Recreation and Natural Beauty.
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