Winston-Salem to form Urban Coalition for poverty drive
Mayor M. C. Benton leads a privately funded effort after receiving a million dollar pledge from R. J. Reynolds to combat poverty in Winston-Salem. The new Winston-Salem Urban Coalition will coordinate a race relations and redevelopment program, mirroring national approaches and aiming to build mutual trust among residents.
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Winston-Salem
M. C. Benton
Big R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Twin City
Winston- Salem
Oscar Awards 1967 Favor Hepburn and Draped Prizes
Hollywood marks the 40th Academy Awards with Katherine Hepburn in a standout selection and Jim Menzel for Closely Watched Trains. George Kennedy Estelle Parsons and Bonnie and Clyde receive nods as the show leans toward familiar favorites while aging traditions draw critique.
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Hollywood
Katherine Hepburn
Rod ’ Sheriff
Jim Mensel
Prague
George Kennedy
U. S
Editorial Research Freedom To Fish
The piece discusses Latin American claims to exclusive 200 mile fishing zones, led by Chile Peru and Ecuador with others considering similar rights. It notes changes in tuna fleets and U S measures to guarantee licenses and fines while a broader conference agenda stalls.
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Latin America
Argentina
Chile
Ecuador
el Salvador
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
Costa Rica
Colombia
Uruguay
Santiago
Necesar
United States
Donald L. McKernan
Pacific
U. S
U. S. Senate
Warren D. Magnuson
Warren D. Magnuson (D Wash
Senate Commerce Committee
Lessons on Police Training From King Riots
Drew Pearson discusses riot responses after the King assassination noting Washington and Baltimore faced looting and destruction under strict orders not to fire. He cites two factors hampering police: slow mobilization of skilled officers and influence of black power leaders. He mentions plans for broader violence and the role of federal troops.
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Washington
Martin Luther King
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Chicago
Patrick Murphy
Donald Pomerleau
Riots in Washington raise questions on looters and jobs
The report notes that many looters in Washington were government employees and questions whether they will lose their jobs. It highlights peaceful Baltimore early on, a surge in violence, and the lingering impact on the Negro community amid riots.
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Baltimore
King
Washington
D. C
Jesus Lives and Triumphs Over Death Sermon Roused Faith
A religious verse extols Jesus Christ as risen and victorious over sin and death. It proclaims eternal life through belief, cites the promise of mansions in the Father’s house, and urges believers to praise and await Christ’s return.
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Jesus
Calvary
Joseph
Christ
Jesus Christ
God
Wes
Christ the Redeemer
Christ the King
Good Friday Diary Entry by Boswell for 14 April 1775
James Boswell records a solemn Good Friday on 14 April 1775 with breakfast beside Mr Johnson. They drink tea and eat crossbuns while Dr Levett serves tea. Boswell notes Johnson avoided milk and bread, influenced by the cross marked buns.
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Mr. Johnson
Lunar Eclipse Tonight and Goodwill Notes From High Point
Tonight features a partial and total lunar eclipse with visible umbra and penumbra timings and Spica in conjunction, a rare celestial event. Local reports praise Goodwill Industries efforts and community leaders, including Eddie Rey Banks and Katherine Kirkman, with awards and school board election notes amid regional civic life.
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U. S
Spica
Lolita Hylton
Goodwill Industries
Pat Brown
High Point
Katherine Kirkman
Guilford County
Kirkman
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John W. Gardner
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Bell-McClure Syndicate
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Los Angeles
Justice Department
Samuel Flatow
Turner
Lloyd Cutler
Philip Hart
D-Mich
American Bar Association
Ramsey Clark
Lawrence G. Williams
Republican
Interior Department
National Park Areas
High Point Enterprise
Peed Bastui
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Point
N. C
Ward-Griffith Company
Holt McPherson
John R. Peacock
Eddie Rey Banks
Julian Josephson
Sundial Lomi
Ee. Devas
Otsate Ae
David E. Phillips
Spex Company
Louis Harris
Ralph E. Miller
The
Employment Security Commission
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