Klan Leaders Seek Immediate White House Meeting
In Selma Alabama two top Ku Klux Klan officials petitioned President Johnson for an urgent audience to discuss a looming federal crackdown. The telegram signed by Robert Shelton imperial wizard and Calvin Craig grand dragon said they could travel to Washington immediately if granted the meeting before federal action.
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Klan Leaders Call Public Support as Wire Copies Surface
Craig and Shelton of Alabama said they represented true American sentiments after releasing wire copies in Atlanta. Shelton branded Johnson a liar for labeling Klansmen terrorists and accused the President of convicting without trial four Klansmen tied to Viola Liuzzo slaying. Johnson urged immediate legislation to curb Klan activities, as Congress bipartisan calls moved to act swiftly.
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King Calls Massive Boycott Against Alabama for Civil Rights
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr urged a worldwide economic boycott of Alabama within two weeks, lasting about 10 days, unless Gov. George Wallace ends the so called reign of terror. He asked labor to avoid Alabama products and consumers to shun Alabama goods, and sought federal funds withdrawn from Alabama banks. Demonstrations would continue until demands are met. He spoke on Meet The Press and planned further talks in Baltimore.
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Reservoir Collapse Leaves Dozens Dead Across Chile Towns
A quake ruptured the El Cobre reservoir spillway washing away 80 adobe homes in La Calera and wiping out El Cobre village. Authorities fear 300 to 400 may be dead there, with 23 dead across a 1.0 mile strip from Copiapo to Osorno. Seven bodies recovered, a four year old girl found alive but in critical condition at Llay Llay. Eduardo Simian warned many residents were away on Sunday.
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Leaders Clash at International Fashion Festival Show
In the Gourmet Room at Tropicana Hotel Count Pucci of Italy protested show presentations and was joined by Paris designer Castilla. Gerry Berger moved to calm tensions as briefing for the three showings was set for 1 p.m. Pucci entered 16 designs, Castilla eight, with designers free to enter one or all shows. The Italian and French designers remained upset as the Japanese contingent remained early.
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Union Opposes Casino Employee Licensing Bill
The Casino Employes Union Local 7 11 21 opposes a measure requiring license notices to the State Gaming Control Board. The bill, passed by the Senate, would trigger a 30 day state investigation and possible veto of an applicant. Bob Feldman called it unconstitutional and a blacklist.
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Raymond J. Abbaticchio Jr. Dies at 58 Former FBI Agent
Raymond J. Abbaticchio Jr. a former top FBI agent who helped capture gangsters in the 1930s including John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson died Sunday at age 58. He served as chairman of the Nevada State Gaming Control Board from 1959 to 1962 and suffered a heart attack March 19.
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FBI veteran of many posts dies after hospital stint
The obituary notes the late FBI veteran served 25 years assisting in major cases. He held posts as special agent in charge in Phoenix Charlotte Cleveland Knoxville Birmingham New Orleans San Francisco Houston and Philadelphia. He helped in Lindbergh kidnapping Dillinger Barker-Karpis Miller Floyd Nelson cases and wartime spy ring busts before retiring in 1958.
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Public Opinion Shows U S Soviet Open to Talks Despite Tensions
A Louis Harris survey finds two thirds favor Johnson visiting Russia or inviting Soviet leaders to the United States. Forty four percent see the USSR as more inclined toward peace since Khrushchev's ouster, while 60 to 27 percent back a treaty on underground atomic testing. Public trust in Johnson's peacemaking remains high at 73 percent.
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Weather outlook Mostly clear with gentle winds
Forecast calls for a high near 70 and a low around 45 with no precipitation. Humidity at noon 23 percent. Sunrise is 5 32 and sunset 6 00 as conditions remain mild.
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