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Newspaper

Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1968

Page

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Ranger Faces Murder Charges In Chicago Gang Case

Chicago report outlines Wilbur Moore an 18 member of the Blackstone Rangers accused in a March ambush murder. The piece notes up to 30 youths from the Rangers and related groups facing charges from rape to narcotics as gang warfare and intimidation allegations unfold.

Chicago UPI Wilbur Moore Blackstone Rangers Moore Rangers The Ten Commandments Washington John McClellan Office of Economic Opportunity East Side Disciples Billy James Miles Miles Eugene ‘Hull Hairston Jeff Fort William Troop Charles F. Bey Paul Martin Lee’ Jackson Melvin Bailey Beanie Willie Fort Jeff Garry Felder Rial Troop Bey Jackson

National parties debate delegates at North Dakota convention

United Press International reports undecided delegates at the North Dakota Democratic and Republican gatherings. Humphrey and Eugene McCarthy seek support in a close contest over 25 national convention delegates. Nixon denounces active campaigning, promising reforms and a more responsive government.

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Supermice Infestation at Wasacre Home Stages Culprit

Westhoughton England residents report a decade-long mouse problem at Eva Ashton's Wasacre house. Attempts with sponge cake and ham fail to lure the pests. Her daughter Susan, 16, refuses to sleep in the dwelling as the scurrying noises persist.

Westhoughton England Eva Ashton Wasacre

Disorderly White Protest in St Petersburg Leads Arrests

In St Petersburg Florida a protest drew about 43 demonstrators mostly Neer, with arrests including five leading figures. A young girl joined a clash near a police barricade in Memphis during the same wave of demonstrations. Police reported roughly 200 sanitation workers and other marchers, some deployed to City Hall as officers faced rocks and scuffles. The Rev A E King, brother of the late Dr Martin Luther King Jr, spoke amid calls for higher wages and nonviolent action while police maintained order outside City Hall.

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Abernathy Begins Symbolic Fast Amid Hunger Protest

Rev Ralph David Abernathy started a symbolic fast in Washington to fortify himself for the campaign against hunger. The Poor People’s Campaign suffered a setback as a federal suit to force $227 million for food aid was rejected, with Judge Curran noting $300 million remained available. Abernathy, jailed last week and serving a two day sentence, said he would join the hungry to seek wisdom through a era of racism and violence.

Washington UPS Ralph David Abernathy District of Columbia America Abernathy Poor People’s Agriculture Orville L. Freeman US. District Court Edward M. Curran Freeman Treasury Curran Capitol

Ray Hearing Could Be Long in London Case

The UPI report covers James Earl Ray’s extradition hearing in London where Barrister Frisby contends the King assassination was political, urged against extradition, and pressed Ray on his personal motive while fingerprint evidence links him to the murder weapon. The first day outlines legal standards and the potential lengthy legal battle to transfer Ray to Tennessee for murder charges.

London UPI Frisby King Roger Frisby Bow Street United Court Loffense Ray Martin Luther King Martin Auther King Frishy Court J Martin’ Luther King Jr Memphis Tenn Missouri James Earl Ray England Tennessee Magistrate Court

Fairfrox two piece travel suit hits stylish travel brief

The Fairfrox two piece suit designed for carefree traveling features a 100 percent acetate double knit fabric. It includes a striped sleeveless overblouse with jewel neckline and contrasting trim at waist and sides, paired with a solid color slim skirt in brown or grey. Sizes 10 to 78. D-342) Smart Economy, Miller's Kingsport.

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