King Honored on 40th Birthday across Nation
King honored on what would have been his 40th birthday as schools and civic groups held memorials nationwide. New York officials saluted the slain leader and urged a national holiday, while public ceremonies, protests, and a ground breaking for a low cost housing project marked the day in several cities.
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Living memorial center for civil rights leader announced
Mrs. Coretta King unveiled plans for a two site living memorial in Atlanta to honor Martin Luther King Jr. The project includes a tomb and exhibition hall at Ebenezer and an Institute of Non violent Social Change with Afro American studies at a second site near Atlanta University.
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Freed by VC Gi Faces Serious Postoperative Condition
A 21 year old Ocala Florida soldier identified as Brigham undergoing brain surgery at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Doctors said the operation was for an abscess from a head wound at capture and his condition has since worsened into unconsciousness. Brigham previously had brain surgery in Viet Cong custody and was the only Black POW released by the Viet Cong among three prisoners.
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Navy cancels third Poseidon missile test off Cape Kennedy
The navy called off Wednesday's scheduled third test launch of a Poseidon missile designed to carry multiple nuclear warheads. No reason was given.
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Nixon inaugural committee lure recalled by businessman
J Willard Marriott recalls President-elect Nixon promising a key role in the inauguration as he urged him to head the inaugural committee. He says he was sold a bill of goods after the offer.
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