FBI Adds King Assassin to Most Wanted List
The FBI placed escaped convict James Earl Ray on the ten most wanted roster amid a nationwide manhunt for the Memphis slayer of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Authorities set up a special border alert and prepared to broadcast Ray’s image on The FBI program. Ray is described as dangerous, a loner with tattoos and scars, and has a history in multiple prisons and states.
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Suburbanites Aid City Cleanup After Galt Slaying
Women and children join suburban volunteers in a citywide effort to remove slum rubbish in New York. A reward of 100000 dollars was posted by Memphis City Council for information leading to the capture and conviction of the slayer known as Galt, with Ray identified in connection to the case.
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Prints Eliminate Death Suspect
Police in Baldwin Park detained a man resembling James Earl Ray, then released him after fingerprints proved he was not the assassin. The man was freed three hours later. identity was not disclosed.
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Congress Eyes Cuts to Impacted Aid Hurting Texas Schools
Texas officials warn that proposed reductions in federal aid to districts with children of federal employees would force more than 200 districts to raise local taxes. Senator Ralph Yarborough says four million dollars would be withheld from Texas, risking inadequate schooling for children of military personnel and impacting 18 years of funding. A new conference committee is set to decide, after the House cut was challenged by Texas senators.
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