California Sanctuary Draws Draft Evaders Says Hershey
Lt Gen Lewis Hershey cites California as a haven for draft avoiders due to appeal delays and a network of lawyers and draft consulting committees. He warned that out of state registrants face clogged San Francisco dockets and extended process with up to a year or more for trial, with aid from the ACLU and local lawyers. In December 1968 California inducted only 1,122 of 1,572 called.
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House
Appropriations Committee
Selective Service
New York
California
American Civil Liberties Union
House Committee
Motorcycle Gangs Terrorize English Seaside Resorts
In Dover Skegness and Swanage motorcycle gangs terrorized visitors on a British holiday. Police arrested 77 youths including a female member. A Dover cafe brawl left the proprietor knocked down and furniture overturned as officers quelled the unrest.
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England
UPI
Britain
Skegness
Swanage
Hell's Angels
Elizabeth
Anne Elfe
Aretha Franklin's father held briefly on marijuana charge
Detroit police questioned Rev C. L. Franklin, Aretha Franklin's father, after two marijuana cigarettes were found in a garment bag he left on a plane from Dallas. He received a one day reprieve, and questioning resumed as officials argued the case was framed. Franklin is a pastor at New Bethel Church, with involvement noted by Rep James Del Rio and attorney Milton Henry.
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Franklin
Dallas
New Bebel
Michigan
James del Rio
Milton Henry
del Rio
New Bethel Church
Ra reed boat Ra sails Atlantic to test ancient ocean link
The raft Ra skippered by Thor Heyerdahl and six crewmen pushed far to sea from Safi Morocco as strong winds propelled the papyrus vessel. Norman Baker reported steady progress and waves as two crewmen suffered seasickness while an Egyptian critic challenged the voyage.
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UPI
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Heyerdahl
Norman Baker
Baker
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Ocean
Egypt
Phoenecia
North Africa
Americas
Columbus
Leprosy Vaccine Hope Shines At San Francisco Conference
UPI reports experts at a San Francisco conference say an immunization vaccine against leprosy may be working. Researchers from the United States and Japan are gathering to assess early results as the meeting concludes.
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UPI
United States
Japan
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