Editorial: Johnson Withdraws and Nation Reunites
The Montgomery Advertiser lauds President Johnson for withdrawing from nomination talks. The piece praises his speech as a unifying act, a Shakespearean gesture, and a sacrifice that delegates the field to rivals while stressing his sincerity and the looming political vacuum.
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U S Moves To Open Talks With Hanoi Officials
The United States said it has begun steps to establish contact with North Vietnamese representatives to start discussions. A Hanoi deputy foreign minister claimed Hanoi was willing to talks, but Johnson was said to have turned a deaf ear recently. No concrete timing or venue was disclosed despite ongoing inquiries. The move followed Johnson canceling a Honolulu trip to review strategy after King’s assassination sparked U S street unrest.
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Oranges in Gaza Strip export plan announced
Citrus growers in the Israeli occupied Gaza Strip expect to export one million crates this season. The fruit, at least 20,000 tons, will be trucked to Jordan for sale in the Arab world, packed in Israel and shipped from Israeli ports to Europe.
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Johnson urges nonviolence after King's assassination
President Johnson, grief marked by King’s murder, urges Americans to deny violence its victory. He plans a national address at a joint session to push civil rights legislation, delaying a Pacific trip to discuss possible Vietnam talks. He mourns at Washington Cathedral and backs a federal civil rights bill with housing protections.
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Rioting and Curfews Hit Dozens of Cities Nationwide
Violence spread across more than a dozen cities following the King assassination. Washington placed a 1 hour curfew from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. with 4000 soldiers, while Chicago and Detroit faced heavy National Guard mobilizations, looting, fires, and tense police actions as cities prepare for daybreak ceremonies and mourning.
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