Rights march facing obstruction as forces mobilize
Johnson announced 500 more soldiers from Ft Bragg quartered at Maxwell AFB Montgomery and 1000 on standby at Ft Benning as planned Selma to Montgomery march moves amid federal court rulings and Alabama Governor's call for federal aid. Shirley Mesher said 4 000 to 5 000 marchers expected. 313 people detained briefly during Friday actions.
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Mississippi
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Fresno
Calif
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Wallace
Sit-Down Protests Continue Outside White House
Civil rights leaders met with National Guard officials, Justice Department representatives, and Alabama Highway Department members to finalize march plans. Tentative agreement set for marchers to walk along U S Highway 90 toward the Capitol area, with a Montgomery link planned and organizers seeking escort and safety. The demonstration enters its fourth day with pickets of both races, amid harsh winter conditions.
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Justice Department
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Selma
Highway House
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Church Official Attacks March On Montgomery
The Alabama Methodist bishop W Kenneth Goodson Birmingham called the proposed civil rights march on Montgomery a great disservice to human freedom and said it would delay reconciliation. The National Council of Churches urged church involvement in the civil rights drive, noting Selma is a skirmish in a larger city street struggle against social degradation.
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Cleveland Police Plan For Demonstrations
Cleveland police will work 12 hour shifts starting Monday to manage civil rights protests aimed at challenging white labor groups in the racially tense city. Increased patrols were ordered around Collinwood High School after street fighting between Black and white students, with picketing planned at the School Board building City Hall and the Federal Building site downtown. A NAACP spokesman said the demonstrations seek to make Cleveland a focal point in a nationwide push for equal job opportunities.
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Cowboys Triumph in ABC Rodeo Final Standings
Final standings from the 2nd annual four day rodeo at ABC include Calf roping won by Junior Gar Smith of Tell, Texas with 284 and 185.60. Steer wrestling led by Jim Painter of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at 11.7 and 901.86 prize. Bareback riding topped by Les Gore with 1951.20. Saddle bronc riding won by Larry Bull Riding of Clarksville, Texas at 66 and 737.60. Second go around prizes awarded to Dean Oliver, Jim Painter, John Hatley, and Don Huddleston among others, with overall results reflecting strong performances despite weather and entry quality.
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Absentee Votes Start In Friona Election
Absentee voting in Friona city council races has begun while school board absentee voting starts Monday. Council posts include incumbents J E Hicks Glenn Stevick and Joe Talley unopposed. school board features several candidates led by Dr Paul Spring and Dub Ingram with two seats open. Balloting schedule spans city hall and the superintendent’s office as outcomes loom. Karachi note on Pakistan harbors appears as a separate item.
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Record Cold and Snow Hit Wide Regions in Texas to New Mexico
Weather across the South and Midwest sees freezing lows in Wichita Falls Dallas and Houston with snow lingering in the Panhandle. Record low temperatures reported in multiple cities while Alaska warnings rise and traffic accidents increase as storms move northeast.
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Castro County awards honor three residents at banquet
About 500 people attended Castro County Chamber of Commerce awards in Dimmitt High School. Rayphard Smithson received a special award for farming achievements after being named outstanding Texas farmer at a Jaycee convention in Houston. Wes Anthony earned the community service award from Dimmitt, and Lanny Tucker received Hart’s service award. Ben H. Wooten spoke as guest speaker, chair of the Dallas Federal Savings and Loan Association board.
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Ben H. Wooten
Dallas Federal Savings and Loan Association
Johnson Orders Troops to Guard Marchers in Alabama
About 1 000 men stood ready for duty with a full medical staff, helicopters and aircraft to back a 250 bed Montgomery hospital and a 75 bed Selma facility. Johnson urged national unity and cited Lincoln’s better angels while detailing plans and new federal appointments.
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Selma
Abraham Lincoln
Mother and son Ye to be honored for scholastic achievement
The article notes Mrs Fletcher will be cited as a Phi Epsilon Omicron representative and Jerry Pletcher as a representative of Alpha Zeta for honorary fraternities. The All College Recognition Service is at 2 p.m. in the Tech Union Ballroom Goodwin President Tome Tech will speak to student leaders and scholars.
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Tome Tech
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Johnson Urges Limited Federal Aid For State Duties
President Johnson cites belief in state and local responsibility for law and order while noting a federal court order for a five day march. He says federal aid should be limited to that period, amid discussions of civil rights demonstrations and national concerns.
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Star
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Wallace
World Sootlight
Astronauts Aim to Launch Grissom on Second Space Flight
The article details NASA plans for Gus Grissom to command a two hour 20 minute suborbital flight aboard Liberty Bell 7 with testing of suit life support and systems. It notes the mission will pass over Texas and border areas, references the nickname Unsinkable Molly Brown for the capsule, and mentions Ranger 9 photo potential on the Moon.
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