Riots Rock Cities After King's Death in 1968
Violent outbreaks erupted nationwide after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. White and Black mobs clashed, looting and firing on police, with injuries reported in Washington New York Memphis and Tallahassee. National Guard deployed in Memphis Nashville and New York streets.
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Allied Relief Column Near Khe Sanh As Siege Lifts
A senior U.S. officer reports the siege of Khe Sanh is over and relief forces have moved into the area. Marine battalion advances two miles from the base as the siege curve tightens with North Vietnamese losses tallied and routes opened toward Highway 9.
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FBI Agents Called In Manhunt For King Killer
Authorities pressed a nationwide manhunt for the killer of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr after his assassination in Memphis sparked riots and grief. King died at a Memphis hospital after being shot on a motel balcony as he prepared to lead a strike support march. The FBI opened an investigation at the request of Attorney General Ramsey Clark. a white gunman in a late model car is sought.
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LBJ Delays Hawaii Trip Seeks Civil Rights Leaders Peace
President Johnson postponed his Hawaii departure and convened a White House meeting with civil rights leaders after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. He faced pressure to avoid appearing indifferent as violence erupted nationwide and debated whether to proceed with the Honolulu conference.
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Memphis March Planned Despite King's Death
Memphis leaders say the planned marches in Memphis and Washington DC will proceed despite the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Aide Rev Harold Middlebrook says the Memphis march may grow and the Washington campaign is set to start April 22, with no confirmed delay.
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Police Say Slaying Was Well Planned
Memphis AP reports King assassination carried out by a single white man in what authorities describe as a well planned procedure. Police say the act was meticulously orchestrated and executed on the day.
Investigation details on midafternoon assassin sighting
Police Director Holloman said the suspect checked into a main street flop house midafternoon then appeared from a second floor window three hours later and fled amid confusion. The weapon was a new .30-06 Remington pump rifle with telescopic sights. The thief carried a new binoculars and a new suitcase. The gun was among 15 stolen rifles from a Memphis store. identity of the weapon was not yet confirmed. The assassin is described as a white male 26 to 32, six feet tall, 165 to 175 pounds.
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Mrs King Tells Will Of God After King's Death
Mrs Martin Luther King Jr. said it is the will of God after receiving news of her husband s death. She was in seclusion at home with a few friends as mourners filed past 15 police guarding the house. Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. delivered the news at the airport to Mrs King and their children Yolanda and Martin Luther King No 10.
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Cold night follows with clear skies in Southwest Ohio
The forecast for Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley calls for clear skies and cold temperatures tonight with lows in the 20s. Saturday brings wind, rain and cooler air, then Sunday should be sunny and cool with highs near 60 and possible scattered evening showers.
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