Desegregation Reports Questioned By Mitchell
Attorney General Mitchell challenged a report on desegregation progress led by Leonard. He said the 97 percent figure for black children's attendance rested on unsettled factors like pending lawsuits and district negotiations, and the report was premature. The Justice Department Civil Rights Division head Leonard described the plans as dramatic if enforced, while Mitchell noted several data inaccuracies.
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Wallace Sees National Poll In His Victory
Alabama governor candidate George Wallace frames his nomination as a national poll on federal school control. He refuses to confirm 1972 presidential plans, says he wants to govern Alabama, and hopes Nixon returns federal school control to the states while noting such a shift is unlikely now.
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Governor cites self defense in Jackson State clash
Governor John Bell Williams released a state investigation claim that police acted in self defense during the May 15 confrontation at Jackson State College. He said officers faced sniper fire and brick missiles, then returned fire after multiple shots and gunfire from a dormitory window.
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Palme Says Hes No Foe Of America
Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme rejects anti American charges and vows genuine friendship with the United States. He spoke at the National Press Club during a Washington visit before traveling to Kenyon College to receive an honorary degree.
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