4000 Influential Americans to discuss civil rights program
Washington reporting that 2400 influential Americans will meet to debate and promote a multibillion-dollar civil rights program aimed at full equality for Black citizens. The White House conference, ordered by President Johnson, plans intensive public involvement, with proposals on employment housing education and justice. The meeting excludes the SNCC over Viet Nam war disagreements and others, while Vice President Humphrey welcomes attendees.
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Washington
Johnson
Coordinating Committee
Dick Gregorry
Hubert H. Humphrey
Eral Thurgood Marshall
Supreme Court
Council
el. U
White House
Ben W. Heleman Jr
Federal Grants Approved For Sparta And Asheville Institute
The Economic Development Administration approved a $123,000 grant to Sparta to upgrade water and sewage facilities for a new industrial area. Asheville Buncombe Technical Institute received final approval for a $212,000 grant to build a $712,000 general purpose building from the Department of Commerce, with earlier HEW and state supplements totaling $500,000.
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Raleigh
Federal Economic Development Administration
Sparta
Asheville- Buncombe Technical Institute
Department of Commerce
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Samuel Robert creation in New York noted for contrast
A Samuel Robert work in New York uses alternating opaque and transparent materials. The piece features pants worn over red party-hose and a top worn over sun tan. The description hints at a provocative play of visibility.
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Samuel Robert
New York
Officer Ordered To Probe Shooting Finds Father Dead
Police Sgt. Jack Moody was sent to investigate a shooting at an Austin residence and found his father, Thomas Moody, dead at the hospital. A 76-year-old man was questioned in the slaying as witnesses said the elder Moody was struck by two blasts from a double barreled shotgun through a screen door.
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Austin
Tex
Jack Moody
Thomas Moody
State Welfare Department
Moody
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Donville
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Jim Lone
U Sait
Eam
Mutual Saws and Loan Association
Main Street
UNION
Father
LI How
Constructive Government Council
Danville
Chicago
Constructive Council
John W. Carter
Davis L. Brooks
George A. Myers, Jr
Dan A. Overbey, Jr
the Constructive Government Council
Baxter H. Byerly
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