Southern Judge Marked For FBI
President Carter plans to nominate Frank Johnson a deep South judge with a strong civil rights record as the next director of the FBI The White House was expected to announce today that Johnson will be sent to the Senate for confirmation Carter ends a seven month search for a director to lead the bureau and its 8000 agents Johnson 58 would succeed Clarence M Kelley chosen after rejecting four candidates from a presidentially appointed search committee
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Martin Luther King Jr
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Hoover
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George C. Wallace
Brezhnev Praises Carter Statements but Seeks Action
In Moscow Brezhnev said Carter's recent remarks sounded positive but urged translating them into practical deeds. He welcomed Tito in a speech noting openness to initiatives for peace, while Carter warned against Soviet misperceptions and pledged to push for clearer aims.
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Communist Party
Presley Fans Mourn At Bier
Elvis Presley died Tuesday afternoon at 42 from a heart ailment. A crowd of over 200 gathered at Graceland with public viewing planned 3 to 9 p.m. CDT. The funeral home reported an autopsy cited a heart artery constriction. doctors noted no drug abuse.
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George Nichopoulos
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Shelby County
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Chicago
Judge Johnson Reclusive and Tough Yet Fair Pioneer of Civil Rights
Frank Johnson, a 1955 37 year old federal judge named as a likely FBI chief, became a civil rights pioneer issuing desegregation orders and protecting voting and jury rights. Known as tough as hell but fair, he faced threats including a bombing and cross burnings while maintaining a guarded, reclusive life with his wife Ruth.
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Smaller Packaging May Follow Small Families
Washington reports Census Bureau data show 51.2 percent of U S households had one or two people in March 1976, up from 40.9 percent in 1960. The trend reflects rising divorce, fewer births, delayed marriage, and more people living alone or with friends, with broad implications for housing and services.
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Elvis King Of Rock N Roll Dies In Nashville Crowd Reacts
Elvis Presley the rock n roll king is dead in Nashville. The obituary recalls his hip swinging style and sex image that defined a generation. It notes fans and parents struggled with his influence from Graceland to television appearances and the lasting impact on youth culture.
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