King Assassin Suspect Named in FBI Photos and Travel Route
The FBI released two photos of Gail Galt with notes on eye drawings and described him as a loner with brush-cut brown hair blue eyes and a medium build. Investigators traced Galt’s travels to Los Angeles New Orleans Birmingham and Mexico and Atlanta after the King slaying. A Birmingham rifle purchase around March 30 remains unlinked to him. Rod Arvidson of National Dance Studios identified Galt as a former pupil from 1967 to 1968, with other instructors confirming the lesson history and lack of prejudice or grace noted by staff. Galt paid cash for 50 lessons totalling 465 but did not complete the course, with the last sighting in February.
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Galt remembered by witnesses and staff across venues
FBI sought man named Galt who paid cash for a $465 dance course but did not finish. Multiple staff recalled his pale blue eyes, sharp features, and odd demeanor. He claimed varied work in Mexico and as a merchant seaman, spoke with a Southern accent, and vanished after March 2 following graduation from a bartending course.
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Johnson in Pledge to Korea continues from page
President Johnson met with South Korean leader Park to seek assurances on Vietnam policy and North Korea threats. Park pressed for clear U S intent in peace talks, citing 50,000 Korean troops and urging expulsion of Communist aggression plus guaranteed independence for South Vietnam. He warned there is a limit to concessions as allies seek firmer Washington positions.
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Wallace third party bid trims Wallace vote share
A state poll tests the impact of George Wallace as a potential third party candidate in the general election. It finds Wallace could siphon votes mainly from liberal Republican contenders, with overall losses greatest for Republican candidates.
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Daley order to shoot arsonists sparks danger warnings
Washington attorney general Ramsey Clark urged caution on Chicago mayor Daley's call for police to shoot rioters, warning of a dangerous escalation in racial violence if deadly force is used broadly. Clark argued police should act only in self defense or to protect lives, while Daley pressed a shoot to kill or maim stance.
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Yorty disclaims Daley like order for LA
Los Angeles mayor Sam Yorty said he would not criticize Chicago mayor Richard Daley s order to shoot to kill arsonists and wound looters. He said Daley must speak for his city and LA must balance force. He did not issue a Daley like order during Watts riots in 1965. Also noted, Jorge A. Castro, son of Jorge and Mrs Gustavo Castro of Gardena, was killed in Vietnam this week per the Defense Department.
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Soviet whaling ship Druzhnyy due at Los Angeles port
The Soviet whaling ship Druzhnyy, 209 feet with 31 crew, was scheduled to arrive at the Port of Los Angeles at 6 am for bunkers and provisioning. Arrival details remained conflicting among agencies as the ship would pass Angel’s Gate and dock at Mobil fueling facilities on Terminal Island, with initial plans shifting from Long Beach to Los Angeles.
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Fire Destroys Town Stores in Yuba County
In pre-dawn blaze wind fanned flames through the business district of a small Yuba County town. A cafe operator died while attempting to salvage equipment. Sheriff and state forestry officials reported several buildings burned including a century old abandoned jail.
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