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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1968

Page

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Johnson says US in touch with Hanoi on peace talks sites

President Johnson said the United States is in contact with North Vietnam about alternative sites for preliminary peace talks. He noted agreement with allies and readiness for ambassadorial contacts as arrangements are completed at Camp David with Ellsworth Bunker and top advisers.

Thurmont Johnson United States North Vietnam Ellsworth Bunker U. S South Vietnam Camp David Hanoi Geneva Phom Penh Cambodia Johnson Johnson Vientiane Bunker Andrews Air Force Base Dean Rusk Clark M. Clifford Defense Earle G. Wheeler Joint Chiefs of Staff Atlanta Martin Luther King, Jr William C. Westmoreland Vietnam

Rites of Poverty for Dr King Mark Final Farewell

The funeral of Martin Luther King Jr moves in a public procession from Ebenezer Baptist Church to Morehouse College after a service. Rosa Parks attends. King urged service to the poor in his last sermon. a recording of the sermon is played.

Atlanta Martin Luther King, Jr Ebenezer Baptist Church Dr. King Morehouse College Rosa Parks Martin

More Than 1 000 Negro Students Are Led to City Hall

Mayor Davis and civic leaders escort in excess of one thousand African American students to City Hall for a formal event highlighting civic engagement and student advocacy within the community.

Davis

Guard Is Ready Leads Peaceful City Hall March

A morning gathering outside Central high school grew into a peaceful march of over 1,000 Negroes to City Hall in downtown Kansas City. Mayor Jus W. Davis and Jackson County circuit clerk Bruce Watkins briefly led the march. Some property damage was reported, including broken windows on police cars and at a few businesses. Governor Warren Hearnes activated National Guard units in Western Missouri, with guardsmen at armories unless requested by the police chief.

Central High School Linwood Boulevard Indiana Avenue City Hall Jus W. Davis Bruce Watkins Jackson County Davis Sixteenth Street Warren Hearnes National Guard Missouri 203Rd Engineers Kansas City Hearnes

Crowds dispersed after police push and gas in Kansas city

After a parade like disturbance near the civic center police moved east along Twelfth street to separate marchers. Agents reported cherry bombs fired at officers and gas canisters dispersed crowds who fled toward Locust and then east. Kansas City school officials awaited Superintendent Hazlett to decide on tomorrow classes. Ft Riley said no new passes or leaves issued briefly and no alert.

Twelfth Street Oak Street Locust Street Kansas City James Hazlett J. Glenn Travis Ft. Riley, Kas Ft. Riley

Inside Pages Highlights from a Sunday Newspaper

A roundup covers Judge Charles B. Wheeler Jr rejecting the Jackson County sports complex architects contract. Other items report tighter federal control in riot zones, Poland’s power shift, a new Czechoslovak government sworn in, Chiefs signings, Israel Jordan tensions, Viet Nam war maneuvers, a faith piece by Marcia Corbett, Truman era civil rights legacy, and Gen. Harold K Johnson near retirement recalling Ft Leavenworth days.

Charles B. Wheeler, Jr Jackson County Court Today

Weather of politics shifts in record time

The political scene changes quickly, echoing the old weather adage that if you dislike it, wait five minutes and it will change. The remark highlights the instability and rapid flips in public opinion and policy.

Soviet Central Committee Opens Delayed Session

Moscow AP reports the Soviet Communist Party central committee with 360 members held a delayed meeting to discuss Vietnam and Eastern Europe liberalization. The 11 member politburo met yesterday in preparation, with officials doubtfully expecting major new Vietnam developments.

Moscow Soviet Communist Party Vietnam Europe Soviet Union

Ship Sinks Off Dubai Killing Sixty to Ninety In Dhows

Kuwait and Karachi reports say a vessel carrying Pakistanis home from Mecca struck a sandbar and sank near Dubai in heavy seas. The ship carried 400 to 500 Pakistanis. about 70 of the dead were women and children, with 200 missing and 90 feared dead. Survivors said cargo shifted and crushed passengers as the vessel went down.

Kuwait Mecca Dubai Persian Gulf Karachi Pakistan

Extension of Excise Taxes O.K.

Senate House conferees approved a temporary extension of the seven percent automobile tax and ten percent telephone tax through April 30. A broader income tax increase was postponed for later in the month as discussions continue.

Washington Senate House George A. Smathers D-Fla House Senate Wilbur D. Mills Ways and Means Committee Treasury House Appropriations and Ways and Means Committee

Senate passes bill urging mail voting for citizens abroad

Washington AP reports the Senate passed a bill urging states to allow temporarily abroad citizens to register and vote by mail. The measure has moved to the House for action as of Sunday.

Senate Washington House

Bombs and Bombers Fuel Mutual War Escalation in Hanoi

Miami News editor William C. Baggs returns to Hanoi with Harry Ashmore to observe renewed air campaigns. He notes intensified U.S. bombing and stronger North Vietnamese defenses including a vast warning system across Hanoi. The piece reflects a cycle of escalation as both sides bolster capabilities.

William C. Baggs The Miami News North Vietnam Harry Ashmore Arkansas Gazette Center For the Study of Democratic Institutions Bill Baggs Andi Hanoi UV. S

House Rules Committee Reverses Itself on Senate Bill Approval

The House Rules Committee approves the Senate-passed measure without changes, clearing the path for swift passage. Lawmakers had previously signaled potential amendments but settled on immediate adoption and sending the bill to the governor for signature.

House Rules Committee

House Rights Bill Clears Path for Vote in Congress

The House rules panel now permits a direct vote on the Senate civil rights bill, including open housing provisions. Supporters say votes exist to move the measure to the White House by Thursday, while opponents aim to block final action or seek a conference.

White House House Senate John B. Anderson B. F. Siks Senate House Congress

U Thant Opens Two Day Official Visit To Brussels

U Thant the United Nations secretary general arrived in Brussels from Amsterdam for a two day official visit as part of his European tour.

Brussels Belgium U Thant U. N Amsterdam Europe

Policeman Refused Gasoline Under Curfew Rules

A Nashville patrolman ran out of gas and faced curfew restrictions aimed at all residents after a service station refused to sell him a gallon can. The attendant cited a rule allowing fuel only when pumped directly into a vehicle during the curfew period amid racial violence fallout.

Nashville, Tenn Nashville

Bus Plunge Kills 17 in Manila Mountain Road

Seventeen passengers died and twenty were injured when a bus fell into a deep ravine in a rugged mountain country about 300 miles southeast of Manila. The crash occurred yesterday as the vehicle plunged from a mountain road, authorities said.

Manila

Mellody McGilley Eylar Funeral Home Notices

Obituary notice listing Mellody McGilley Eylar Funeral Home services at Woodlawn and Antioch Chapel with addresses and arrangements details in a Woodlawn Linn location.

Mellody - McGilley -Eylar Funeral Homes Woodl D & Linn Antioch Chapel Main É Linn Adv

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