Birmingham confronts flood of anti segregation protests
Police dispersed demonstrators as more than 1,000 Negroes gathered in a park and downtown. Fire trucks and water hoses were used while clashes erupted, two protesters were hit by water, and state police moved in upon Wallace's request. Rev Andrew Young and King pushed for goals including jobs, desegregation, mixed committees, and dropping charges.
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Pensioners Offered Free Optical and Hearing Aid Help
OAS pensioners may receive new hearing aids and glasses at no cost. Dr. Low Outercenrist and Dr. Sosa OD arrange care. information available by phone or visit 37 Pine Ave Long Beach or Wilmington locations. Contacts include 1268 Sartori for assistance.
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President Hopeful of Settlement Continues to Seek Peace
President hopes a settlement in Birmingham can be brokered by local leaders. Kennedy met officials as Hatcher described White House strategy: time for concessions, desegregation steps, and pressure on moderation among white civic leaders while Boutwell’s May 16 hearing looms. Federal intervention lacks legal basis, sit-in arrests rise before Supreme Court cases on desegregation.
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Birmingham Faces Desegregation Demonstrations Tense Clash
Birmingham officials fear mass Negro protests after 700 jailed last Thursday as downtown crowds of several thousand drew white panic. Talks between white businessmen and Black leaders aim at desegregation steps, better jobs, and a biracial committee while officials urge restraint and avoid outside agitators.
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Arraign Pair in Kidnaping and Slaying
Two 20 year old men William Atlas and Tommy Spencer were arraigned in Los Angeles on two counts of kidnaping and one of murder in the death of Billy E Jack a 19 year old sailor in Long Beach. They allegedly abducted the men after a ride from Ocean Boulevard and Cherry Avenue and drove them to Watts where shots were fired. Paul Clements 20 survived by shielding Jack.
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Embalmer Receives Five Year Term After Arrests
A local embalmer living at 251 N Lemon St was sentenced to a five year term for charges stemming from a crab dish incident at a church site. Judge Maurice C Sevent Street and Xin Sparling Avenue presided as four others were injured in the event.
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