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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1968
Page
3
A reportedly fake Memphis police broadcast about a white Mustang near the King killing sparked speculation of a murder conspiracy. Investigators say the false report complicated the hunt, with officials acknowledging ongoing probes into possible accomplices and motives.
In Atlanta on Wednesday Reverend Ralph Abernathy announced that King’s followers will press ahead with the poor people’s campaign, routing via Memphis to Washington. He noted delays to the Washington march and confirmed Abernathy’s election as SCLC president, with King's widow joining the plan.
Dr. Glens E Dumke announces a special eight member task force to review the California State College system's disadvantaged student program for racial minorities. Leo Cain will head the panel with members including students administrators and trustees. Trustees consider doubling admissions quota to four percent by April 24 in Chico. Dumke urges more minority faculty appointments as the system lists about 125 minority professors among roughly 9 000.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said there is no riot solving bill to debate and stressed weeks of work are needed to address urban crisis. Mayor Lindsay announced an emergency Civil Disorders Commission session to push action after MLK Jr. assassination and urban violence. Harris urged immediate white-led action to root out racism while Lindsay blamed parties for inaction and proposed restoring funds for urban programs.
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