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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1967

Page

5

Harlem tension as Powell plans Palm Sunday return

Pope Powell and Sheriff McCloskey face a volatile standoff over a Harlem Palm Sunday appearance. Powell's attorney vows suit if arrest occurs while deputies remain on alert. Church leaders advised cancellation to avoid violence, but Powell aims to preach and walk Harlem streets despite warnings.

New York Adamston Powell New York City Powell Ring Harlem Henry Williams John J. McCloskey McCloskey

California Solon Urges End to HUAC Funds

Washington report notes Rep Don Edwards warns HUAC threatens democratic government and urges abolition of the House committee. He cites about 1.2 million spent on special investigations and alleges a meager legislative record while impugning civil rights leaders.

California Solon HUAC House Congress Edwards

Pickets Freed in Social Worker Strike Case

Bdwards, president of Liberal Americans for Democratic Action, said HUAC activity linked to RAMI threats could spark confrontation between Connie Third District Court and the judiciary. Four pickets freed after a fatal shooting case involving Felix, as Powell pursues legal avenues and Burkes faces sentencing. Coleman Blease, counsel for the pickets, plans habeas relief for 73 others arrested in the six week strike.

Bdwards Liberal Americans For Demooe Action Connie Felix Powell Bellows Peach St Engelsaberg Sacramento Primmer J County Wards Stockwell St Riasfroblem Rchard Hayden Supreme Court NAC HPAC Lothers Blease Earwards Burkes Coleman Blease

Norman Burkes pleads guilty in Los Angeles manslaughter case

Norman Burkes 42 of Compton pleads guilty in Los Angeles Superior Court to manslaughter and assault with a deadly weapon from a September shooting spree.

Norman Burkes Compton Los Angeles Superior Court

Powell Faces Sunday Arrest Doctrine Stir in Harlem

Williams, a lawyer, advised Powell that arrest on a Sunday would be illegal and unconstitutional, giving him the right to resist. He explained that walking and suddenly being arrested could justify physical resistance to regain freedom. Some Harlem groups reportedly offered Powell a strong body guard to prevent seizure by the sheriff.

McCloskey Williams Powell Harlem

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