Clark faced threats from Poor People marchers at Justice Dept
Atty Gen Ramsey Clark endured two hours of denunciations from about 100 demonstrators in the Justice Department great hall. Speakers urged action on jobs housing education civil rights and Indian rights while Clark remained silent. Demonstrators warned of violence if demands were ignored and pledged continued pressure as they returned to Resurrection City.
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Abernathy disavows Rustin legislative aims
In Miami Beach Rev Ralph David Abernathy rejected a statement issued by Bayard Rustin as chief organizer of the Poor People's Campaign rally. He said the Austin statement was not authorized, not comprehensive, and he would issue his own remarks after consulting with Mr Austin. Hosea Williams had also criticized the Austin statement as out of order.
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Burglars Take Guitar From Long Beach Apartment
Lucia Hilgeford of 1560 Lo Cust Ave told Long Beach police Tuesday burglars entered her apartment through sliding glass doors and took a guitar valued at 130 dollars.
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Austin aide cites Abernathy backing statement
An Austin aide told UPI in New York that Abernathy personally approved the statement, while another source claimed he had heard Abernathy approve it. The contrasting accounts suggest uncertainty over the aide's assertion.
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