Humphrey Supporters Form United Democrats for Humphrey
The Associated Press reports 68 Humphrey backers organize United Democrats for Humphrey with Truman as honorary chairman. Founders include Fred R. Harris, Walter Mondale, Ivan Allen Jr., A. J. Cervantes, Meany, Farley, Boggs, and other political figures. Some governors denied authorization of their names. Humphrey plans to enter the race after Easter. Rockefeller signals possible interest if the party wants him.
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Boston University
Open Bars Easier to Police Says Chief Brians
Little Rock AP report quotes Police Chief Brians saying open bars are easier to police than private clubs. He spoke after a Pulaski County Bar Association speech noting the private club concept has not worked and created more problems than it solved.
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Weather forecast for Arkansas station papers brief
Forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies through Saturday with a chance of showers or thunderstorms mainly in the west. No major temperature change with lows and highs around the mid 40s to 50s and upper 70s to low 80s.
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Crank Praises Rockefeller Race Handling But Criticizes State Finances
Arkansas State Rep. Marion Crank, a Democratic governor candidate, lauded Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller's race relations efforts on a KARK TV taping but criticized fiscal management. He cited a $400,000 monthly Welfare Department shortfall and insufficient cushion in the Public School Fund, saying he would not offer solutions at the upcoming special session. Crank expressed belief he could attract young voters and claimed openness to new ideas.
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Open Housing Bill Signed Amid Nationwide Turmoil
Washington AP President Johnson condemned King’s slaying and signed a landmark open housing bill as a federal task force prepared to enforce it. The measure barring housing discrimination covers 80 percent of sales and rentals by 1970 with federal penalties for intimidation and civil rights violations.
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Prison chief pledges reform after past mistreatment claims
CROSSni1 Ark AP Prison Superintendent Victor Urban acknowledged past inmate mistreatment as former Superintendent Morton described it but said it occurred in the past. He urged reforms, cited need for facilities and a higher security area, and warned that current conditions allow escapes and brutality.
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Openings Planned for Arkansas Freeway Segments
Fair weather allowed contractors to boost progress on three Arkansas freeway projects. A nine mile Hazen to Bisco segment is expected to open June 1, leaving 13 12 mile Bisco to Brinksley and 18 mile stretch from Highway 33 to Shearerville under construction. Grading drainage and overpasses are underway. temporary signs will go up as the project nears completion. Funding contracts are in place and work has begun.
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Tet Offensive Weathered Security Loss Across South Vietnam
U S officials using the Hamlet Evalu ation System report a drop from 67.2 to 61 percent of South Vietnam’s population in secure areas after the Tet offensive. Contested areas rose to 20.7 percent, with Viet Cong control expanding to 18.3 percent. Secure hamlets fell to 4,559 while contested hamlets rose to 4,084. Viet Cong held 4,093 hamlets by March 31.
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Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
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RACE RIOTS FOLLOWING MLK ASSASSINATION
Friday April 12 1963 reports describe varied damage from rioting across cities after Dr Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated. Chicago saw mostly Black owned businesses harmed while Pittsburgh's white owned shops were hit. insured losses may exceed 45 million with total damage higher.
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American Insurance Association
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Small Business Administration
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