Poor People Campaign Faces Funds Crisis in Washington
The Poor People's Campaign struggles for cash as Resurrection City nears $3 million in costs with a $100,000 reserve nearly exhausted. Organizers push Congress for action amid plans for a diverse coalition, while Bevel signals protests starting within a week. Busloads of marchers continue arriving as a late rally denies mass desertions.
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Washington (Ap
Washington
Bernard Lafayette
Lafayette
Resurrection City U. S. A
Lincoln Memorial
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
House
SCLC
Ralph Abernathy
Edward W. Brooke
R-Mass
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Ogden R. Reid
R-N.y
House Senate
Abernathy
Jacob K. Javits
Congress
James Bevel
Cleveland
Charlotte
N.C
Wilmington
Del
White House
Coal City Student Wins Delta Kappa Gamma Grant
Miss Diane Wolfe daughter of Mr and Mrs Wood E Wolfe of Coal City has been selected for a grant in aid from Omicron Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma for outstanding senior girls entering teaching. She will attend Illinois State University in the fall and will be guest of honor at a May 21 dinner in Mendota.
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Diane Wolfe
Wood E. Wolfe
Coal City
Omicron Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma
Wolfe
Omicron
Mendota
Illinois State University At
Normal
Roosevelt U Tentative Pact Aims to End Campus Demonstrations
Roosevelt University officials reached a tentative agreement with student representatives to halt a week of protests that led to more than 60 arrests. The deal includes dropping criminal charges, withdrawing suspensions and expulsions, and giving students a voice in faculty appointments and policy decisions. The pact goes to students for a Thursday vote, though the administration stood firm on one point.
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Chicago
Roosevelt University
Students protest Lynd veto on hiring at the university
President Weil vetoed the hiring of Staughton Lynd as a full time history instructor citing personality and judgment. Lynd had earlier made an unauthorized 1965 trip to North Vietnam and China and is a vocal Vietnam war critic. Protesters broaden demands for greater student government voice and to nullify disciplinary actions while securing a pledge not to call police except as a last resort.
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Rolf A Weil
Staughton
War Horse Reckless Dies at Pendleton Marines Camp
Sgt. Reckless the Marines famed war horse from Korea died at Camp Pendleton California from battle injuries and old age. A Mongolian mare bought for 250 dollars, she carried ammunition for a recoil ess rifle platoon of the 1st Division earning hero status. Injured twice on mountain trails she retired in luxury at the Pendleton stables since 1954. She died Monday at age 20.
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Camp Pendleton
Calif
Reckless
Marine Corps
Detroit Population Growth Through the Years
In 1860 Detroit counted 45 619 residents and today the city nears 1 640 000. The rapid rise reflects industrial expansion and urban development shaping Michigan's core metropolis.
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Detroit
Braceville Notes and Local Visits Highlight Mother's Day
Braceville Troop 465 met at the Methodist Church for a Wednesday session making Mother's Day gifts with ice cream served. A new Sunday School building is being built near Braceville Methodist Church. Local visits over Mother's Day include Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jerus in Jo liet with Harold Jacobsgaard family, Mrs. William Hockinson at St. Joseph Hospital Joliet, and Mrs. Anna Zwettler's son Charles with guests. Afternoon callers at the Perino home included multiple local families.
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Walter Taylor
Carolyn
New Lenox
Walter White
Evelyn McCallister
Oak Grove
Larry Fosse
Matt Goldie
South Holland
Ernest Pedroni
John Pedroni
Lockport
Charles Smith
Henry Marketti
Kenneth Anderson
Jimmy and
Kenny
Joliet
Donald Davito
Cub
Den 1
Methodist Church
Braceville Methodist Church
Joseph Jerus
Harold Jacobsgaard
William Hockinson
St. Joseph Hospital
Ray Pagni
Wheaton
Anna Zwettler
Charles
Charles Perino Sr
Bob Jaimet
Joseph Tolbert
Charles Perino Jr
Don JaWett
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Pargel
Weber
Simoniz
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Carton
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Bina
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