Rays Attorney Bathes In Memphis Spotlight
MEMPHIS Tenn UPI A mattress caught fire on the third floor of Shelby County Jail where James Earl Ray is held in strict security. Firemen put out the blaze. a cigarette may have been dropped on a bunk. Ray had a quiet day as officials refused details. Attorney Arthur Hanes inspected the flop house area connected to the case.
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Arthur Hanes
Martin Lather
Hanes
Tennessee
Phil Canale
Shelby County
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King
Arthur Hanes Jr
Bomb Blast At Saigon Theater Injures Many
The Saigon blast at 271 Vo Thanh Street killed a policeman and a restaurant owner, wounded seven waitresses, and injured theatergoers. A 13 year old girl lost part of her shoulder, as hundreds fled the chaos after a play at the Quoc Thanh Theater. The attack followed a prior grenade incident outside a temple amid sectarian strife.
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Leonard Newell
Chicago
McCarthy Seeks Three Debates With Humphrey
McCarthy proposes three separate debates with Humphrey covering foreign policy domestic and economic policy before the Democratic convention. Blair Clark says talks are ongoing Ted Van Dyk calls the idea interesting and expects at least one joint appearance. Spectator Tony Brannen describes the scene as resembling a mine blast with people scattered nearby.
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Harris Poll Shows Nixon Losing Ground to Democrats
The Harris survey conducted July 8 to 14 with 1 569 voters shows Nixon trailing Humphrey and McCarthy outside the South, with Wallace leading in the region. McCarthy leads in the West and dominates young voters and higher income groups, while Nixon struggles in urban and rural areas and among college-educated voters. A second reading is planned before the Miami convention.
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Jess Dee Goodman Dies Suddenly At Las Vegas Home
Las Vegas resident Jess Dee Goodman died at his home during a recent period. A former 74th Combat Engineers member recalled to duty at the outbreak of the Korean War, he served 18 months overseas and later held leadership roles in civic and golf organizations. He planned Las Vegas golf events and promoted regional resort development. He is survived by his wife Berenice Andres and three sons.
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Richard Allen
James Edward
Jess Goodman
Stockton
Calif
Curfew Tightened as Akron Riots Spread and Benton Harbor Turmoil
Racial unrest erupts in Akron Ohio with a new curfew. 700 National Guardsmen plus 400 extra troops deployed to cover a broader area. Benton Harbor Michigan sees police using Mace to disperse a 400 strong crowd after a tavern dispute. 50 arrests reported. Jackson Michigan reports roaming groups smashing windows and cars with four teenagers among the five arrested. A New York Greenwich Village bombing targets a left wing bookshop with no injuries.
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Benton Harbor
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Leonard Moull
New York
Greenwich Village
Cuba
Ruth St. Denis dies at 88 pioneer of American modern dance
Ruth St. Denis a pioneer of interpretive dance and cofounder of the Denishawn School died at 88 from heart failure. She helped found a cradle for American modern dance with husband Ted Shawn and trained notable dancers Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey. She had been hospitalized July 11 and funeral plans were pending.
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New Jersey
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Doris Humphrey
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UAW and Teamsters Plan Alliance
The United Auto Workers and the Teamsters, totaling about 3.4 million members, moved toward a cooperative alliance after both were expelled from AFL-CIO. An official said the partnership would cover civil rights and social action and help other unions form, with a Chicago press conference expected today.
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Teamsters
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James R. Hoffa
UAW
Walter P. Reuther
Underground Editor Nabbed Again In Las Vegas
Las Vegas police detectives arrested George Dewitt French 23 for soliciting business on the street selling his underground paper the Las Vegas Changing Times on Fremont Street in front of the Mint Hotel. French, publisher for about 150 dollars monthly, sold copies at 15 cents each and had prior arrests for provoking crime involving obscene material.
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Changing Times
Gallup Poll Shows Rockefeller McCarthy Vote Tilt
UPI reports a Gallup poll of 2,374 registered voters over two weeks. In three way races Rockefeller Humphrey Wallace Nixon McCarthy, McCarthy leads Nixon and Rockefeller by margins, while Humphrey leads Nixon and ties Rockefeller.
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