Violence and Looting Surge After King's Funeral
Fires and looting spread in Kansas City as darkness fell despite curfew. A 19 year old was shot by police in Trenton during an arrest attempt, while Newark saw its first arson wave in the Negro Central Ward. Nationwide toll rises with deaths in Trenton, Baltimore, and Kansas City.
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Trenton
N.J
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Long Island
New York City
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New Jersey
Newark
Central
Boat Swamped on Long Island Sound Man Drowns
A motor boat overturned by a heavy wave off Pleasure Beach in Long Island Sound late yesterday. John H. Carrigan, 48, commander of the Catholic War Veterans Gold Star Memorial Post, died. Albert Seguin, 26, and another man were rescued. Weather brief notes follow in Bridgeport vicinity.
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Bridgeport
John H. Carrigan
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Catholic War Veterans Gold Star Memorial Post
Albert Seguin
Grass Fires Keep Firemen on Run Across Connecticut
Gusty winds and tinderbox conditions kept Bridgeport fire officials busy with 41 brush blazes from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and additional fires in Trumbull and Fairfield. Firefighters said the workload could have overwhelmed them without mutual aid as outdoor trash burning sparked several blazes.
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Connecticut
Bridgeport
Trumbull
Fairfield
King Rites End With Nation Mourns Civil Rights Leader
Dr Martin Luther King Jr laid to rest in Atlanta after daylong ceremonies at his church and a two hour memorial at Morehouse College. Dignitaries and crowds paid tribute as his widow and children sat in quiet composure. The service featured hymns, the words of King and a mule drawn hearse honoring his crusade for equality.
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Tenn
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Washington
Avco Blood Donors Set National Pint Record in Stratford
Avco Lycoming in Stratford set a national record with 863 pints donated in a 16 hour blood drive surpassing the prior 845 pint mark. The event supported CT blood shortages and included a donor pledge drive surpassing 1,000 pledges though 109 were deferred.
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Connecticut
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Milford
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Houston
Tex
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Six on U.S. Riot Panel Urge Immediate Action
Six members of the presidents riot commission urge fast action to curb violence in Negro slums across the nation. They cite their month old report and press for the creation of two million new jobs in three years, with 550000 this year, as top priority and say Congress may mount a legislative package after April 22.
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Rmass
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United Steelworkers of America
Afl-Cio
House OKs Rights Bill for Sudden Vote Today
The House Rates Committee cleared the civil rights measure for a rapid one hour debate and a single final vote, potentially sending the bill to President Johnson that evening. Opponents warned they might attempt to amend or block the measure through a procedural move before the final vote.
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Washington
House Rates Committee
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Senate
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D-Mass
House
McCarthy Test in Connecticut Primaries for Delegates
In 30 Connecticut cities and towns 200000 Democrats vote for state convention delegates today. McCarthy faces uncertain results as Kennedy and Johnson camps hold influence and Meriden deal affects votes. Results may be inconclusive with 306 delegate seals at stake.
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New Britain
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Vietnam
Wahine Ferry Sinks Off Wellington as 720 Aboard Are Reported Safe
A Wahine ferry carrying about 720 aboard hit a reef in a fierce storm near Wellington and sank. Emergency declared as 100 mph winds lash New Zealand. at least one child dead, dozens leapt into lifeboats and rafts, others rescued by approaching vessels while many refused to abandon ship before capsizing.
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New Zealand
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Fires and Rock Throwing Erupt in City East Side
Series of fires and rock throwing broke out in the city east side last night. Multiple locations were hit including Altieri Bakery a service station United Vending Waterview Side Tast/Machine company Bay Package store and 367 Orange Street. Firefighters and police reported glass windows broken and several targets struck.
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po/avenue
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Lire
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Richelsoph
Humphrey Plans Quick Entry Bid for Democratic Nomination
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey will enter the race soon against Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy for the Democratic presidential nomination. A source says he has decided to seek the presidency and only the announcement time and place remain. A new group Citizens for Humphrey is expected to form, with Kenneth M. Birkhead as executive director, linked to the former Citizens for Johnson-Humphrey before it folded.
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George J. Marder
Washington
UPI
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Sens
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Eugene J. McCarthy
Humphrey
Citizens For Humphrey
Kenneth M. Birkhead
Citizens For Johnson-Humphrey
War Turns Quiet as Saigon Pauses Fire
War news reports a quiet period with no clear sign of a Viet Cong stop in hostilities amid peace moves. Five allied offensives around Saigon end, with 3,336 enemy and 183 U.S. deaths and 1,358 U.S. wounded. U.S. B 52s strike targets near Kontum and toward Cambodia as fresh enemy build-up appears with new supply roads.
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Saigon
U.S
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President Johnson outlined a U S message to Hanoi and noted progress in South Vietnam after talks with ambassadors and advisers at Camp David. Admiral Sharp met with Johnson before returning to Washington as allies coordinated possible peace talks.
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Washington
White House
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Rede
Thieu Urges General Mobilization in Saigon Speech
President Nguyen Van Thieu asked South Vietnam's lawmakers to approve a general mobilization bill. He said the move is needed to strengthen fighting potential while peace talks depend on showing strength. Details of the bill were not disclosed.
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Saigon
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