Czech Writers Rebuke Leaders Amid Prague Crisis
In August 1968 Czech writers and media leaders faced a sharp rebuke from the leadership council as a state line pressed for loyal press coverage. The party pledged to restore mass media to socialist goals while accusing journalists of aiding antisocialist forces. Prague reportedly planned more Soviet divisions in Czechoslovakia, with troop levels rising toward 135,000 and censorship and police powers strengthened.
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Une Kramer
National Assembly
Te Ty Press
Cian Jetum
Tts Wistement
Czecho
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovak
Prague
Moscow
Pierre
Commounist
Alexander Dubcek
President's Brother Named Federal Field Committee Chair
Edward C. Nixon, brother of the president, is named chairman of the Federal Field Committee for Alaska, effective May 3, marking his first major political post. A California oil worker, Navy pilot, geologist, and former Pacific Northwest Bell supervisor, he plans cautious, first hand assessment after meeting Alaska officials.
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Seattle
Edward C. Nixon
Aluka
Edward Nixon
Nixon
California
Navy
Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Co
New York
Richard M. Nixon
Washie
Wnabo
Alaska
Easter Breakfast at Two Churches in Thomasville
In Thomasville Easter Sunday events include an 7 a.m. Easter breakfast at Heidelberg United Church of Christ with Emanuel United Church of Christ men joining in. The C C Freeman Quartet will provide music and Fred Bodenheimer will give a meditation with Tom Leonard directing worship. The Mount Calvary Baptist revival wraps up with Evangelist John A Leland preaching 7 30 p m today and 11 a m tomorrow, with the Blind Davis Trio from Gastonia featured. The Rev Newell C McMahan notes a Sunday goal of 237 attendees.
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Mount Calvary Baptist Church
John A. Leland
Davis
Gastonia
Newell C. McMahan
Rain slows Memphis marchers on King anniversary
A crowded Memphis march marking Martin Luther King Jr. day was slowed by rain and vandalism as thousands heard Rev. Ralph David Abernathy and a surprise guest Sen. Edward Kennedy. Nine arrested by night with curfew and looting, while mobs shattered shop windows near City Hall. Police reported over 70 arrests for curfew violations and related crimes.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Assasso
King
Southern Christan Leadership Conference
Ralph David Abernathy
For People
Edward Kennedy
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Restau
Palm Springs
Calif
Afl-Cio
Priphis
Abernathy
Washington
Gospel Singers to Perform at Peace Baptist Church
The Dennis Family Gospel Singers will sing Sunday at Peace Baptist Church on Frailey Road. They are to perform at both morning and evening services, per Pastor Rev. CC Purdue.
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Dennis
Peace Baptist Church
Fraley Road
CC. Purdue
Liberty Church to Open Crusade Revival Series
Liberty Baptist Church Rt 2 Thomasville plans a Crusade of the Americas revival starting tomorrow with an 11 a.m. worship service. Evangelist Gonzales de Bscateat of the Belem Belem Rae torial Baptist Theological Seminary in Brazil will lead the series through the week with 7 30 p.m. weekday services.
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Thomasville
Liberty Baptist Church
Rt 2
Gonzales de Bscateat
Raetorial Baptist Theological Seminary
Belem
Brazil
Rev Claude Crain to Speak at Dilton Street Church
In Thomasville the Reverend Claude Crain of High Shoals will be guest speaker for a series of evangelistic meetings at the Church of God on Dilton Street. The meetings begin on Wednesday.
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Thomasville
Claude Crain
High Schoals
Church of God
Dilton Street
Montleu Church to Sing Cantata at Easter Service
Montleu Avenue United Methodist Church will present the cantata Hallelujah What a Savior by John W Peterson at the 11 am Easter worship service on Sunday. The Chancel Choir, directed by Carey J Davis, is accompanied by organist Jacky Davis and pianist Mrs Jack T Wrenn. Soloists include Mrs J B Gibson Jr Mrs John E Sikes Howard D Wood and Jack T Wrenn with Rev Worth B Royals pastor as narrator.
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John W. Peterson
Montleu Avenue United Methodist Church
Jacky Davis
Jack T. Wrenn
Carey J. Davis
J. B. Gibson Jr
John E. Sikes
Howard D. Wood
Worth B. Royals
Easter Cantata to be Sung at Vickrey United Methodist
The Easter cantata Hallelujah For the Cross by John W. Peterson will be sung at Vickrey United Methodist Church on Sunday morning. Rev. William C. Anderson says the Children’s Program starts at seven, followed by the cantata. church school at about 8:45. Mrs. J. F. Moore directs.
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John W. Peterson
Vickrey United Methodist Church
William C. Anderson
Student Teacher Roger Carrick Teaches Sunday Class
High Point Central High School senior Roger Carrick is slated to teach the Sunday school lesson tomorrow for the Pickett Memorial Bible Class at First United Methodist Church. The event highlights student involvement in church education and community faith activities.
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Roger Carrick
High Point Central
Pickett
First United Methodist Church
Man fined in assault case in Thomasville court
Modell Bay of Doak Street was fined ten dollars and court costs after conviction for assaulting Doris Long in Recorder's Court. Lee Hendrix of Leonard Street was fined twenty five dollars and court costs for carrying a concealed pistol. Two charges against Eugene R. Pope, 57, of Brookdale Drive were abated. Mr Pope is deceased and had been charged with larceny of a ring and housebreaking.
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Thomasville
Modell Bay of Doak Street
Recorder’s Court
Doris Long
Lee Hendrix
Leonard Street
Pistel
Eugene R. Pope
Brookdale Drive
Mr. Pope
March From Asheville to Raleigh Supports Desegregation
Several hundred marchers leave Asheville for Raleigh to dramatize SCLC goals including desegregation of public schools and appeal to end the death sentence for Marie Hill. Leader Golden Frinks says about 125 miles will be walked with the rest by bus as delegations plan to press the governor and General Assembly for equal rights.
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Southern Christian Leader
Ship Conference
Marie Hill
Rocky Mount
General Assembly
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