Negros best path is Dr King’s creed editorial
The piece argues nonviolence is the only feasible route to full citizenship, warning that riots and violence harm both communities. It reflects on King’s philosophy, the Tet offensive, and the need to unite across racial lines to combat prejudice. It notes memorials and personal moments of solidarity, urging adherence to nonviolent pressure within law.
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America
South
Vietnam
Saigon
King
Martin Luther King
Stokely Carmichael
Cleveland
Pay up or burn threat echoes in era of civil rights
Paul Harvey argues that a modern protection racket mirrors Al Capone era extortion, with rioters and blackmailers demanding a guaranteed annual wage. He asserts that a coalition in Washington is lobbying for universal payments, urging readers to pressure their congressmen before further deterioration and violence.
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Paul Harvey
Martin Luther King
Dr. King
Washington
Three Minutes A Day A Pawn in Highway Hazard Study
A 49 year old New York bachelor, a television repairman, created 700 slides on highway dangers including misplaced signs and dangerous guardrails. His 150 wreck images prompted Congress to urge highway engineers to act, stressing layman observation can drive fixes and improve safety.
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New York
Hoover eyes city police training power stir on Capitol Hill
Washington columnist Drew Pearson reports FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover lobbied Congress to give the FBI training authority over local police with federal funds, clashing with Attorney General Ramsey Clark and many lawmakers who fear a national police force. The piece notes opposition from police chiefs, several states, and rival figures, while outlining supporting voices and broader political context.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
Edgar Hoover
Capitol Hill
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Hoover
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Clark
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France
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Soviet
Russia
International Association of Police Chiefs
Canada
Quinn Tamm
International Association of Chiefs of Police
J. Edgar Hoover
Tamm
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Michigan
New Jersey
Connecticut
Florida
Texas
Pen
Claudeed
Dill
Kirk
Wackenhut
Congress Detective Agency
Man Kleberg
Peaceful glow of troops in cities sparks debate
Columns by Don MacLean argue troops reduced crime during riots making streets safer for residents. He notes the paradox of martial law, questions long term policing, and contrasts U.S. cities with wartime zones, calling for expanded police powers while criticizing memory of Vietnam era strategies.
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U.S
Paper money boom shocks world markets
The piece notes that ten of the world's richest nations except France embrace a new form of paper money called paper gold or an international dollar. It says printing presses now create gold like alchemists once did, warning that Uncle Sam’s unfavorable trade balance could delay foreign aid payments.
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France
O Brien Swings to Kennedy Camp in Washington
Washington notes Bruce Biassat reports postmaster general Lawrence O Brien remains loyal to Johnson while eyeing high roles in Robert Kennedy’s campaign He met Kennedy supporters in New York after Johnson’s illness and would lead if Johnson stayed in the race Kennedy urged him to chair the Democratic National Committee amid party losses O Brien also maintains strong ties with the Kennedys and with Vice President Humphrey as a potential top aide to Kennedy to challenge in 1968
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Ladybird
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Coolidge
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Busby
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HHH
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Lawrence O'Brien
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Robertennedy
O Brien
Washington
O'Brien
Kennedy
New York
James Rowe
Stmaster General
Ab Kennedy
Kennedy Brothers
Bob
Ted
John F. Kennedy
Kennedys
Ma Korenhar
Bob Kennedy
An Editor's Outlook on America's Threshold of Rage
The piece argues the nation faces a vicious reaction after King’s murder. It condemns looting and violence by all sides, urges calling actions by their true names, and warns of racial polarization if civil rights demands are ignored. It links leadership failure, militancy, and potential lawlessness to a doomed future. The essay cites Whitney Young and Stokely Carmichael and ends with notes on fern species, the aloha greeting, and the cinnamon bear.
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Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Martin Luther King
White House
America
Whitney Young
Urban League
Congress
Dick Gregory
Democratic Party
Chicago
Tallahassee
Beageo Steel
Harlem
Bedford-Stuyvesant
New York
John Lindsay
Old South
Stokley Carmichael
Baboclord Race Journal Publisher Details
The Biddeford Maine newspaper lists address at 11 Adams Street and publisher Pau Casavant with managing editor P Ingalls. It notes subscription rates in advance of 2.60 for one month 15.50 for six months and 31.00 per year and identifies the paper as a member of the Associated Press with AP news usage rights.
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Maine
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Casavant
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