Ray Plans to Plead Innocence in King Slaying Case
U S lawyer Arthur J. Hanes said Ray will plead not guilty if tried for the slaying of Martin Luther King Jr. and contested moves to relocate the trial from Memphis. He noted Ray’s health is good and raised possible insanity considerations while preserving the Ramon George Sneyd alias.
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Arthur J. Hanes
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Hanes
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Tenn
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Draft Drive for Lindsay in Los Angeles
A group in Los Angeles announced a National Draft Lindsay for President Committee led by Robert Fagaly Jr. The mayor of New York, John V. Lindsay, has not been contacted and has not authorized the effort. Lindsay will continue backing Nelson Rockefeller for the Republican nomination.
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Robert Fagaly Jr
Trudeau Names His Cabinet When He Formally Unveils
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau named his 29 member cabinet after June 25 election victory. Eight new faces join. 15 incumbents switch posts. Jean Marchand becomes forestry and rural development minister. Horace Olson and Eric Kierans among new appointees. John Turner and Allan MacEachen elevated. core ministers retained include Mitchell Sharp, E. J. Benson, Leo Cadieux, and Paul Hellyer.
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau
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S. Trudeau
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Quebec Liberal Federation
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Allan MacEachen
Paul Martin
Senate
Mitchell Sharp
E. J. Benson
Leo Cadieux
Paul Hellyer
New York Democrats mull reconstituting slate of delegates
New York Democratic State Chairman John J. Burns said he may reconvene the state committee to elect a new at large slate of delegates to the national convention. He seeks to address outcry over representation from McCarthy supporters and minority groups.
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McCarthy
Minnesota
Humphrey Calls for Nationwide Public Platform Hearings
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey urged a nationwide series of public hearings to give Democrats a voice in shaping the 1968 platform. In a letter to Rep. Hale Boggs he proposed firsthand conditions and conversations across the country. The move appears aimed at countering Eugene McCarthy’s push for an open convention and delegate access.
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Pope Vows Cooperation With World Council of Churches
Pope Paul VI promised continued collaboration with the World Council of Churches during the fourth general assembly in Uppsala Sweden urging joint action against hunger. Cardinal Bea cited past efforts toward unity and urged brotherly love and common penitence before God.
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Flag displays down in Bay Area Fourth of July survey
McDonald’s canvassed 116 847 homes across 24 locations and found flag displays averaged 10 8 percent, down from 11 15 percent last year. Varied with Vallejo at 32 2 percent and downtown San Jose at 4 4 percent. free meal guest cards were offered to homes with flags.
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Curb Proposed on Ersatz Marijuana By U S Officials
Washington officials announced new regulations to make selling synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol illegal under the Drug Abuse Control Act of 1965. No illicit trafficking yet. penalties include up to one year in prison for possession with intent to sell. Congress weighs harsher penalties under the Marijuana Tax Act. The substance could be tightly controlled if enacted.
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State Constitution Revision Plan Falls Four Votes Short
In Sacramento the proposed state constitution revision failed 23 to 14 on the Senate floor, four votes shy of the necessary two thirds. The Assembly measure implementing the commission's recommendations faced heavy opposition from 13 Republicans and 1 Democrat. Senator Dolwig pledged another vote Monday.
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Citizen’s Committee
California
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Reagan vetoes 242,316 grant for Los Angeles gang rehab program
Gov. Reagan announced the veto of a federal Office of Economic Opportunity grant to the Pacoima Congregational Church program in the Pacoima San Fernando area. He cited high cost per enrollee and weak program administration while noting community concerns and lack of clear job outcomes.
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Los Angeles
Pacoima
Johnson Lets Central America Weekend Play Out
President Johnson plans a weekend in Central America to meet with the five common market leaders Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras and Nicaragua. Officials say the trip honors economic unity aims and signals a push for broader global economic group cooperation.
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Central America
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Welcoming Salvos for Presidents in San Salvador
Four 21 gun salutes opened a historic Central American presidents meeting in San Salvador. Costa Rica's President Joaquin Trejos Fernandez arrived aboard Lacsa escorted by two Salvadoran jets. Other leaders from Nicaragua Guatemala and Honduras joined host President Fidel Sanchez Hernandez in airport ceremonies amid hot humid crowds.
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Joaquin Trejos Fernandez
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Anastasio Somola
Nicaragua
Julio Cesar Mendez Montenegro
Guatemala
Oswaldo Lopez Arellano
Honduras
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