Mule-Drawn Wagon Carries King's Body To Last Rites
A farm wagon drawn by two Georgia mules carried Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to funeral rites in Atlanta with dignitaries including Vice President Humphrey and Sen. Kennedy among the mourners. The service at Ebenezer Baptist Church led to a 2 p.m. procession to Morehouse College and a graveside burial at South View Cemetery.
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Riots Rock Cincinnati As National Guards Troops Deployed
Riots in Cincinnati and nearby areas flared after a rumor spread of a police shooting. Gov. Rhodes ordered 1 400 National Guardsmen to assist police as arson looting and assaults occurred. Noel Wright an art instructor was killed during the violence.
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Johnson and aides plan Camp David Viet talks meeting
President Johnson at Camp David for a breakfast conference with Ambassador Bunker and top advisers to map diplomacy toward possible Vietnam peace talks. Hanoi signals interest in initial contacts and a pause in bombing, while Johnson aims to set a time and place for talks.
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White House
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South Vietnam
March on Memphis hall honors King with 19000 marchers
About 19 000 people gathered in Memphis to honor Dr Martin Luther King Jr Their march along Main Street led to City Hall where Mrs King delivered a firm call to keep his spirit alive Rev Ralph Abernathy vowed to return with Mrs King to aid Memphis garbage strikers Guards in M 48 tanks guarded the route marking a first for the city
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Reds U S Seek Viet Peace Talks But Bombing Standoff Persists
Washington notes U S and North Vietnam pursue two incompatible paths toward peace. Hanoi seeks timing for ending bombing while Johnson demands a halt to heavy infiltration of troops and supplies first. Ambassador Hariman to lead initial talks as sites like Geneva Phnom Penh Rangoon are considered.
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Civil Rights Open Housing Bill Faces House Vote
House backers of the Senate passed civil rights open housing measure seek passage before Easter recess. Key action by the Rules Committee and a possible House vote on enactment stand as the next steps amid shifting Republican support and debates over a conference compromise.
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Southwest Ohio Forecast Calls For Clear Skies And Cooler Temps
The Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley forecast calls for clear skies and cooler temperatures tonight with lows in the 40s and a high near 65 today. Wednesday should be sunny and cool with a warming trend in the afternoon, and a light rain possibility this evening. Yesterday reached a high of 70 and a morning low of 50.
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