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Support For Rights Bill Grows After King's Death
Washington AP reports swelling support in the House for a civil rights bill following Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination. Leaders say a Wednesday vote on the Senate passed measure is likely to pass with a clear majority despite riots yielding smoke over Capitol Hill. Rep. John B. Anderson and Rep. William M. McCulloch joined in backing the bill, signaling GOP divisions over strategy as Gerald Ford faces pressure.
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