Anti War Protests Planned Across U S in Easter Demonstrations
A coalition of anti Vietnam groups plans Easter weekend protests in New York and other cities. Rallies, teach ins at defense plants, vigils, and death watch actions at draft boards are set to renew the nationwide antiwar effort. Police prepared for demonstrations as thousands of activists and students participate in sit ins and marches in cities including New York Chicago Baltimore Philadelphia and San Francisco amid ongoing draft and military tensions.
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National observances mark King anniversary with peaceful marches
On the first anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. assassination services marches and vigils were held nationwide. In Memphis a mass march sparked store window damage amid a curfew and arrests. Montgomery hosted thousands overnight ahead of a Capitol march. Chicago saw limited violence while Evanston held a Good Friday service led by King’s son. President Nixon sent condolences and Coretta King visited the grave with children.
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Christians Prepare Easter Across World and Scenes
Pope Paul VI to light a Paschal candle at a vigil in St. Peter's Basilica as Christians celebrate Easter. Pilgrims throng Rome while 1,000 Jeruvsalem pilgrims attend Holy Fire vigil. In Vietnam chaplains conduct services for troops. In the U S crowds attend sunrise services, Easter egg hunts, and gatherings from California to Florida. Local observances include a Moravian trombone choir in Lititz and large dramatic re-enactments in Marion Indiana.
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Governor Defends Tax Plan in North Carolina
Governor Bob Scott defended a tax and spending plan in Mebane, advocating a five cent cigarette package levy and a two cent per cigarette tax. He warned against letting special interests derail progress and emphasized industrial development to raise living standards for NC families.
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Artificial Heart Performs In First Recipient
Houston AP reported an artificial heart made of fabric and plastic functioned in a 47 year old man, Haskell Karp of Skokie Illinois, in a three hour operation at St Luke’s Hospital. The device, built to run indefinitely if needed, will serve as a bridge until a donor heart is available.
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Enemy Forces Flushed From Cambodian Bases
American forces lured Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops from Cambodian sanctuaries near Saigon, then shelled and strafed them. In a two hour battle 20 miles northwest of Saigon 81 enemy were killed while four Americans died and 13 were wounded. The clash followed an Easter border incursion by about 500 25th Division infantry against 500 enemy troops.
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Sunday Reading For Nidore Queein Easter Scenes
The Sunday Enterprise features High Point College student Nidore Queein reflecting on Easter scenes as the setting of his boyhood home. Also on tour are the wives of professional golfers competing in the GGO this weekend, offering their view of the game.
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Sirhan Trial Nearing Jury in Kennedy Assassination Case
Los Angeles AP reports the Sirhan Bishara Sirhan murder trial, linked to Senator Robert F. Kennedy's assassination, enters its 14th week with jury selection begun January 7. Closing arguments start, and the jury could be seated by Friday.
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