Assassinations panel to hear James Earl Ray
James Earl Ray, jailed for King’s assassination, travels from Brushy Mountain to Washington to testify before the House Assassinations Committee. He is escorted by heavily armed guards after a helicopter transfer, amid controversy over conspiracy theories surrounding King’s death.
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Shakespeare Works Published in Chinese for First Time
Tokyo AP reports that the complete works of William Shakespeare have been published in Chinese for the first time. The People's Literature Publishing House released the collection in 1954, excluding the six historical plays and the sonnets.
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King death findings reviewed by House Assassinations Panel
The House panel reviewed new pathological findings on Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1968 Memphis murder, noting they may refine details but not refute the conclusion that King died within an hour of the shooting. The hearing featured assertions of FBI involvement from Mark Lane and Reverend Abernathy, with James Earl Ray awaiting his sworn testimony amid tight security. The atmosphere reflected ongoing conspiracy theories and King’s friendship with Abernathy amid threats and investigations.
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Rhodes Urges Congress Review of U S Aid Abroad
Governor Rhodes calls for congressional review of foreign aid programs he says fund foreign steel mills and undermine Ohio jobs. He cites an Export Import Bank loan for a Trinidad and Tobago steel mill exporting to the U S and warns American steelworkers face layoffs as Washington backs overseas producers.
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