Solidarity Day March Draws Large Crowd in Washington
Thousands march from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial to press for greater government action to eliminate poverty. Police estimated about 27 500 in the area with leaders predicting up to 50 000 as Resurrection City residents and a symbolic south train participate in the Poor People Campaign.
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Austin Scott
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Resurrection City
Washington
John B. Layton
Ossie Davis
Death Of King Seen As Possible Conspiracy Case
A Memphis based analysis of the King assassination argues evidence points to a conspiracy with possible multiple participants and even a hired killing. The FBI declined comment while Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark warned the investigation remains open beyond James Earl Ray’s arrest.
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Martin Waldron
New York Times
Memphis
Martin Luther King Jr
King
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Atty
Ramsey Clark
F.B.I
James Earl Ray
London
Ala
McCarthy Leads in New York Presidential Delegates
U S Senator Eugene J McCarthy topped Kennedy and Humphrey in New York's Democratic presidential delegate race with at least 51 of 123 convention delegates as results trickled in from paper ballot counts. O'Dwyer captured the U S Senate nomination aided by McCarthy's showing.
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Charles Dumas
Albany
N.Y
U.S
Eugene J. McCarthy Mainan
Kennedy
Humphrey Rees
New York State
McCarthy
Paul O’dwyer
U.S. Senate
Wallace predicts strong Florida support for third party bid
Wallace told reporters in Jacksonville that he sees solid backing for his third party campaign in Florida and that his ticket will lead there. He argued he would win all Southern Governors’ states, a statement tied to his Charleston remarks.
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Jacksonville
Fla
George C. Wallace
Florida
Alabama
Charleston
S.C
State National Promotes Bloodworth and Hunter to Executive VPs
State National Bank of Alabama announces the promotions of Fred A Bloodworth and Billy N Hunter to executive vice presidents. Both were vice presidents in charge of loan administration and will keep those duties plus added responsibilities. A semiannual dividend of 60 cents per share on State National common stock will be paid July 1 to stockholders of record June 26.
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Fred A. Bloodworth
Billy N. Hunter
State National Bank of Alabama
Co. W. Nelson
State National
Bloodworth
Hunter
13th Enters Race For Decatur Council
John W. O'Donnell Jr. joins Decatur city council race for place No. 4 opposing Virgil Blake. O'Donnell is program coordinator for the RED EYE Missile System at Red zone Arsenal. See 13th on Page A-10.
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John W. O’donnell Jr
Redzone Arsenal
Decatur
O'Donnell
Virgil Blake
Markets At A Glance: Grain and Livestock Movements Reported
In New York markets stocks closed while commodities moved. Cotton rose as wheat was mixed in Chicago trade. Soybeans and hogs fell on liquidation, with hog receipts at 4,000 and top price 22.75. Slaughter cattle steady to lower, receipts 7,500 and top 28.50.
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New York
Chicago
Warm humid conditions continue with scattered thunderstorms
Warm and humid weather is forecast to endure today and Thursday with widely scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms. The pattern held Tuesday with showers across the southern two thirds of the state bringing heavy rain gusty winds and some hail.
Sharp Movers Free Estimate For Moving Service
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VC Force Is Chased by Marines Near Khe Sanh
U S Marines artillery and aircraft pursued North Vietnamese regulars south of Khe Sanh killing 128 enemy and wounding 30 Marines with 11 killed. The action followed a night probe and two major battles in four days in the Khe Sanh area.
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Saigon
Khe Sanh
U.S
Gun violence toll rises as day begins in U S
A daily AP survey shows sixty one people died from gunfire in the United States since midnight Sunday. In Mobile a sanitation worker was struck on the head while collecting garbage. In Atlanta the defense lawyer for James Earl Ray says extradition is not challenged. In Washington the Senate Judiciary Committee delays a gun bill vote to Thursday.
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Memphis
Frank Holloman
Ray
F.B.I
Eric S. Galt
Citizens Band
Bartenders
Hollywood
Calif
Fb.i
Galt
Long Beach
Alabama Highway Patrol
Montgomery
Economy
Birmingham
Alabama
Associated Press
United States
Mobile
Lambert C. Mims
Atlanta
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
England
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
U S and North Vietnam clash over peace talks in Paris
In Paris North Vietnam accuses the United States of bad faith while the U S delegation accuses Hanoi of distorted aims. Xuan Thuy cites rising U S air strikes from March to May. Harriman defends Geneva accords and outlines a five point peace plan.
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Paris
North Viet‘nam
United States
U.S
North Vietnam
Xuan Thuy
W. Averell Harriman
Johnson
Geneva
Harriman
Thuy
U. S
Window Air Conditioners Loaned and Serviced Ad
Davidson Seating Service advertises window air conditioner loan and service with contact number 353 4623. The brief notice prompts readers to call for loan or service arrangements.
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Davidson
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