Abernathy Faces Test After Three Day Poor Peoples Drive
The Rev. Ralph David Abernathy led a three day nonviolent Poor Peoples Campaign protest in Washington with about 150 participants seeking jobs and income action. He warned of future larger crowds and possible civil disobedience if laws are unjust.
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Local Woman Attends 37th Governor's Youth Conference
Mrs Mary Vismara Grundy County superintendent of Public Aid attends the two day 37th Governor s Conference on Youth at the Pick Congress Hotel Chicago The event examines findings of the President s Commission on Civil Disorders led by Gov Otto Kerner The governor will speak at a luncheon and present Governor s Citations to outstanding youth service groups. Several Chicago radio and stations are listed among sponsors and participants.
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Massachusetts Church Door Law Passes in 1675
A historical note recalls a May 3 1675 Massachusetts law requiring church doors be locked during services to prevent parishioners from leaving before sermons end. It reflects early colonial church discipline and governance.
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Registration at Lisbon School
Registration information for Lisbon Grade School District first graders. Children must be six by December 1 1968. registration is 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday in the first grade room. Birth certificate required. School nurse will arrange vision and hearing screenings on Monday May 13.
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Lisbon
Miniskirt ban ethics baffles URI campus diners
Kingston Rhode Island reports University of Rhode Island officials issued notices at campus dining halls declaring excessively short skirts and culottes taboo at dinner. Coeds faced an official frown as students were reminded modest dress is required for meals.
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University of Rhode Island
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