Soul City ten years on a bold black venture
Floyd McKissick built Soul City in Warren County North Carolina to prove black participation in free enterprise. By 1978 the 5000 acre town is partly developed with 50 families in new homes and hundreds employed daily. Despite skepticism and Klan hostility the GAO found Soul City books clean and grant money flowed, with plans for 13000 houses and 40000 residents in 30 years.
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A. Phillip Randolph
America
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Maryland Democrats pick Beverly Byron for Congress
In Annapolis the Democratic State Central Committee unanimously selected Beverly Byron to run for her late husband's seat in Congress, blocking a potential default ballot for Melvin Perkins, a 53 year old ex convict who had briefly been the Republican nominee after Goodloe Byron's death. Perkins argued court rulings allow his ballot eligibility, while officials disputed that interpretation.
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Amin shifts blame with Tanzania invasion threat in Uganda crisis
President Idi Amin telegraphed a possible Tanzanian invasion to divert attention from Uganda's domestic crisis. Diplomats and West German envoys said the claim may be a tactic amid tensions with the United States over Amin's alleged genocide. A Ugandan military spokesman reported Tanzanian troops crossing the border and engaging government forces as Carter halted Uganda trade.
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Crosby widow keeps Bing's memory alive with Yuletide show
Kathryn Crosby leads family in taping this year's Crosby Yuletide TV special for CBS as she recalls Bing Crosby's 49 year artistic bond, his death a year ago, and their plans for the future. She writes a book of Bing letters, tours with Same Time Next Year, and remains involved with San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater while planning Pebble Beach golf events.
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Congress weighs postponing adjournment beyond Saturday
As the clock winds down, Congress contemplates delaying adjournment past Saturday amid stalled top bills. Tax cut, energy, and Humphrey Hawkins debates stall progress while a defense bill advances, paying military personnel after approval by both houses.
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James Earl Ray to wed in Brushy Mountain visiting room
Anna Sandhu, 32, a divorcee and artist, plans to marry James Earl Ray today in a second floor maximum security visiting room at Brushy Mountain State Prison. The ceremony has no consummation and no conjugal visit. Ray, 50, and Sandhu will have a brief post ceremony visit under guard. Sandhu says no offers will buy her story, preserving Ray’s image.
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