King's Murder Used to Trigger Race Violence Claims
Atlanta AP Willian Ord Huie, author and biographer of James Earl Ray, says the King assassination was planned eight months ahead by whites and Blacks to spark widespread racial violence. He asserts Ray could become a government witness only if promised clemency, and notes King realized risks from within his own race by 1968.
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King
Huie
Itlanta, Ga
Willian Ord Huie
Martin Luther King Jr
Alabama
James Earl Ray
Ray
Thanksgiving holiday traffic toll in Alabama tops 29 dead
During the 102 hour period ending midnight, Alabama troopers reported 29 deaths linked to holiday travel, including 18 year old Janis Moon of Selma in a Bibb County head on crash, Judy Burgess of Anniston in Jacksonville, and Alice Mason of Toney in Huntsville. Five deaths occurred on Saturday with a Jackson County wreck on Alabama 71.
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Associated Press
Alabama
Huntsville
Jacksonville
Selma
Janis Ellen Moon
Alabama 219
Bibb County
Judy Burgess
Anniston
Alice Mason
Toney
Jackson County
Ray Oliver Heard
Pisgah
Billie W. Budd
Mooers
N.Y
Budd
Nationa
Ft Rucker
Scottsbo
Collinsville
Conecuh County
Birmingham
Train Derails In Nashville Injures Two Teens
A Pan American train of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad derailed near Radner Yards in Nashville. Five cars slid four feet off the tracks. two Birmingham girls, Nelle Hogan and Ann Crutcher, both 16, were treated and released after hospital examination. No serious injuries reported among the 140 aboard.
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Nashville, Tenn
Birmingham
Nashville
Pan American
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Nelle Hogan
Ann Crutcher
Radner Yards
Removal Of Electors From Ballot Pondered
Rep. Jack Edwards urges Alabama governor and lawmakers to list presidential candidates by name on the ballot rather than by pledged electors. He sent letters proposing changes to state election law to Gov. Albert Brewer and legislators.
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Washington
Jack Edwards
Ala
Albert Brewer
Alabama
Edwards
Brewer
Mississippi
Garden clubs meet at homes and church in Huntsville area
The Trawlers Garden Club convenes at Mrs. Clarence Hieserman’s home for a 10 a.m. meeting on Stratford Road. A Christmas program by Mrs. Perry Giles of Huntsville is set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. in First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall with refreshments, a door prize, and tickets at local shops. Proceeds benefit city beautification. Separately Space Inc. of Huntsville receives two contracts totaling 492,868 from the Army Missile Command for Chaparral missile shipping and storage containers. Burglars stole 200 dollars from Jay Thomas Volkswagen on U.S. 31 after breaking a window and forcing a safe open. A congressman criticizes Alabama ballot formats, urging electors or candidates on ballots to reduce voter confusion.
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The
Trawlers Garden Club
Clarence Hieserman
Stratford Rd
Perry Giles
Huntsville
First Methodist Church
Nungester Drugs
Nell’s
Wishful Diggers
Digger-Ettes
Space, Inc
Army
Missle Command
Jay Thomas
Volkswagen
U. S. 31
Alabama Broiler Growth Outpaces Output Decline
Alabama growers raise more broilers this year while total output slips. University figures show 1968 broiler sales near 324 million birds worth about $163 million, with an average price around 13 cents per pound. The state ranks third nationally in broiler production, behind Georgia and Arkansas. A Vietnam serviceman’s address is also listed for a Christmas mailing notice.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama
Wilson Lee
Lee
Georgia
Arkansas
United States
Moon Landing Eyed Make Believe Flight Ends At Silver Home
About 10 people gathered at James Silver residence as Decatur four mininauts completed a 75 hour make believe moon orbit. The crew reports minor weight loss and plans a 350 hour voyage next summer.
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James Silver
Decatur
James Silver Jr
Sammy Silver
Lane Maner
David Roberson
Michael Silver
Michael
Lanett Man Killed in Georgia Wreck
West Point Georgia reports a Lanett Alabama resident Daniel Fears aged 30 died when his car skidded on wet pavement and hit an exit sign on Interstate 85 one mile east of here.
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West Point. Ga
Ala
Daniel Fears
Here
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