Desegregation Push Gathers Pace Across the South
The AP reports HEW predicts a meaningful rise in Negro pupils in integrated classes this fall across the South led by Georgia and neighboring states. Officials note cooperation with courts and guidelines, while some districts relinquish federal funds to defy desegregation efforts. Officers cite zone attendance as a likely future trend and reference court rulings on freedom of choice.
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Atlanta
South
Chicago
Detroit
Memphis
William J. Page Jr
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Page
HEW
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Arkansas
Texas
North Carolina
Virginia
Louisianna
Associated Press
Justice Department
National Education Association
U.S. Supreme Court
5Th Circuit Court of Appeals
New Orleans
Louisiana
Circuit
Minor Wisdom
Young Pleased With Muskie Choice in 1968 Election
Whit Young, head of the Urban League, says Nixon faces poor odds in Deep South states. He backs Muskie as Humphrey’s running mate and argues George Wallace represents a majority in the Deep South. He predicts high Negro turnout could be pivotal on election day.
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Denver
Colo
Whit
Nixon
Humphrey
Young
Colorado
Boy Scouts of America
Fort Collins
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
George C. Wallace
Deep South
Wallace
Ray's Attorney To Have Access To Witnesses
Arthur Hanes defense attorney for James Earl Ray will be allowed access to names of prosecution witnesses and some physical evidence in the case. Shelby County District Attorney Phil Canale said he will dispute attempts to drop the indictment citing excessive news coverage and a claimed lack of fair trial.
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Memphis, Tenn
Arthur Hanes
James Earl Ray
Shelby County
Phil M. Canale
Hanes
Martin Luther King Jr
Canale
Ray
Four More Ohio Soldiers Die In Viet War
The Defense Department reports four Ohio soldiers killed in action in Vietnam: Sgt. Timothy J. Cottrell of Wellington. Spec. 5 Forestal A. Stevens, widow Barbara in Doylestown. Cpl. Philip G. Davis of Cincinnati. Spec. 4 Jeffrey T. Cramer of Cleveland. Marine Sgt. Luther J. Thedford of Cleveland listed as killed by wounds. Army Pvt. John L. Began of Elyria and Pfc. Gary L. Dobbins of Akron changed from missing to dead.
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Washington
Ohio
Vietnam
Defense Department
Timothy J. Cottrell
Wellington
Forestal A. Stevens
Barbara
Doylestown
Philip G. Davis
Cincinnati
Jeffrey T. Cramer
Cleveland
Luther J. Thedford
Army
John L. Began
Elyria
Gary L. Dobbins
Akron
Tempest Trix Strikes Japan Leaving Dozens Dead
The tropical storm Trix killed 20 people, left six missing and 41 injured as it swept from south to north across Japan’s three main islands. Winds reached 54 mph, torrential rains caused widespread flooding, destroying 66 houses and flooding over 12,000 acres of farmland.
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Tokyo
Japan
North Pacific
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