Desegregation Peace Amid Grenada School Entry
FBI agents and 160 state troopers escorted 87 Black children into Lizzie Horn Elementary and John Rundle High in Grenada Mississippi under federal court protection with no incident. Earlier, whites attacked 150 Black marchers and 38 people injured as tensions rose. Governor sent troops, Judge Clayton ordered protection, and community leader Andrew Young planned a courthouse protest over job discrimination.
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Germans Smoke More Cigarettes Widespread Use Rising
WIESBRADEN Germany UP reports that cigarette consumption grew 6.3 percent in the first five months of 1968 compared with 1965. In contrast pipe tobacco use rose 3.4 percent while cigar sales stayed flat.
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Baker Cancels West Tennessee Swing Due to Bronchitis
Republican senatorial candidate Howard Baker Jr cancels a West Tennessee speaking tour starting today in Paris because of bronchitis. His physician hopes he can still appear Saturday at the State Meeting of the Republican Women's Federation in Chattanooga and at a Knoxville Young Tennesseans for Baker workshop in Gatlinburg.
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Open Housing Opponent Wins in Maryland and Minnesota
Open housing advocate wins Maryland Democratic gubernatorial nomination over Carlton Sickles. Minnesota's incumbent Gov. Rolvaag secures the Democratic Farmer Labor nomination amid a party unity show. Primaries decided for nine governorships, six Senate seats, and 74 House seats across 11 states with Georgia voting next.
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Doctors Mum On Diagnosis Of Cassius Clay Injury
Houston reports quote Dr John Palmer saying no initial X-ray study for Cassius Clay yet and diagnosis will take two to three days. Palmer refused to confirm a fracture or timing for use of the right hand. Clay remained noncommittal about his next bout as promoter plans a Nov 14 Astrodome title match with Cleveland Williams after contract signing.
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