Manhunt Pressed for Slayer of King
Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark said substantial leads have been developed in the search for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s killer and that the slaying appears to be the work of one man. King died after being shot on a Memphis motel balcony, sparking violence nationwide and prompting civil rights leaders to plan silent marches.
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Reactions Across America To Dr King Slaying
Black and white Americans respond with shock sorrow and prayers. President Johnson calls for nonviolence while leaders from Jackie Robinson to James Meredith condemn violence and honor King’s peaceful legacy.
Violence erupts nationwide after King assassination
Violence surged across cities in the wake of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. death as bands of rioters smashed windows looted stores and attacked police with guns stones and bottles. Injuries and arrests mounted with police firing at times and National Guard redeployed in Memphis Nashville and other cities amid ongoing unrest.
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Khe Sanh Siege Over Ends As Marines Break Out
A senior U.S. officer said the siege of Khe Sanh is over though relief forces remained near the base. Marines pushed beyond two square miles, repelled a dawn attack, claiming 93 enemy bodies left in barbed wire. U.S. losses were 24 dead and 211 wounded with no Marine fatalities.
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Son of Omro Couple Flies Over Memphis
James Sentenn son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Sentenn Omro Rt 1 has been commissioned to fly police officials and photographers over Memphis following the slaying of Dr Martin Luther King Jr Sentenn is vice president of National Helicopters Inc in Memphis An ex Marine pilot with Korean War service he served 21 years in the Marines and recently left his radar operator post at Memphis International Airport to start his own airline He is 38 and formerly of Racine He and his wife have four children two boys and two girls.
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Council Withdraws Petition for 104 Acre Annexation
The council temporarily withdrew a petition for a 104 acre annexation. Rezoning along Gruenwald Avenue was approved. A bid awarding a $2 840 000 bond issue was approved.
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FiTA Fight Flight Radar Failure Blamed for Crashes
Washington AP sources say one of two Air Force F111A fighters crashed in Southeast Asia due to a malfunctioning terrain hugging radar guidance system. The second crash followed three days later as pilots ejected after the radar caused severe bucking. Investigations continue as the squadron is grounded and a Senate subcommittee reviews testing and deployment.
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Mercy Medical Center formed by Marian Home and Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital and Marian Home affiliate to form Mercy Medical Center. Sister Mary Callista announces the new title and administration changes. Sister Mary Pio appointed administrator of Marian Home to expand care to patients. The project includes a 500-bed complex with an acute hospital, extended care, nursing school, rehabilitation center, and three paramedical schools. Centralized services and staff sharing aim for efficiencies across the system serving Oshkosh and nearby areas.
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