Boston Rioters Clash in Roxbury After Welfare Sit In
Racial violence erupts in Roxbury Boston as police clash with a mob of about 1000. Fire destroys two buildings, injuries reach up to 75, 44 arrests including civil rights leaders. Ministers urge peace while officials cancel officers’ days off and vow changes to welfare program.
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Congress weighs federal crime for flag desecration on Flag Day
Rep. Byron G. Rogers says the House Judiciary subcommittee will push a bill making desecration of the American flag a federal offense. The effort follows a New York antiwar protest flag burn and draws support from about 100 lawmakers. Ramsey Clark expressed reservations but offered to back the measure if enacted. A second hearing is set as the committee moves toward possible early reporting.
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High Point Doctor Dr. Davis Plans Return to Family Life and Practice
Dr. Davis, a Guilford County Medical Society former president and longtime member of the American College of Surgeons, returned from service in 1946 to High Point. He plans to resume his local practice, engage in landscaping, and devote time to family, church, and hobbies, including farm work and travel.
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Greensboro
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Reserve Changes Opposed by Retired Officers Association
The Reserve Officers Association condemned the Defense Department plan to reorganize National Guard and Reserve forces calling it folly. It urged Congress to block the merger of forces, noting 30,000 Army Reserve members would be abolished unless they join the National Guard. It urged quick Senate action on a Reserve vitality bill passed by the House 324 to 13.
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Reserve Officers Association of the United States
Defense Department
Association
Congress
Natinal Guard
House
Senate
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