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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1968

Page

8

End to Violence Shift in Poor People's Campaign

Washington area news reports the Poor People's Campaign refocusing after Robert Kennedy's death urging a national educational program to end hatred and violence. Plans include White House and Capitol prayer vigils to protest Vietnam spending, with Hosea Williams leading demonstrations for the next days.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy Poor People America White House Vietnam Hosea Williams

Kennedy assassination upends Hanoi plan at Paris talks

North Vietnam appears to fear Kennedy's murder will rally the U.S. public and stretch talks in Paris. Xuan Thuy warned no peace talks while the United States seeks an unconditional bombing halt. Harriman pressed for discussion while talks continued amid the crisis. A separate Long Beach burglary reports a thief using a pry bar stole cash and clothing worth 195 dollars from Judy J. Ruth's home.

Paris UPS Robert F. Kennedy North Vietnam Hanoi Kennedy U.S United States Vietnam Long Beach Judy J. Ruth East 4Th St

Herrema Named To Recreation Committee By League

Gordon Herrema of Artesia has been appointed to the Recreation Committee of the League of California Cities by Ruth Benell the league president. Elected to Artesia council in April he is a former chairman of the Artesia Recreation and Parks Committee and replaces Ken Penrose a former Artesia councilman on the state committee.

Artesia Gordon Herrema League of California Cities Ruth Benell League Herrema Artesia Recreation and Parks Committee Ken Penrose

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