Open housing OK'd amid calls for job slum clearance
Washington AP The House approved a major open housing measure as civil rights leaders and labor officials urged broader action on jobs and housing. President Johnson pledged to sign once the Senate acts and with slum programs in focus. The bill adds protection for civil rights workers and extends Bill of Rights guarantees to American Indians while addressing cross state incitement and violence.
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Cannes
Johnson
House
Martin Luther
Senate
Five People Shot to Death in Kansas City Violence
Five men identified as African Americans were reported shot to death in Kansas City amid rising violence. The article notes national guardsmen and troops in the capital facing withdrawal timelines, with no definite date for city security changes.
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Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Fear and Drowning Reported After Lake Delta Incident
Two college students drowned after their canoe was found on Lake Delta near Rome New York divers searched the lake. Authorities said a girl was reported missing by her parents as the search continued.
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Rome
N.Y
Edthy Lake
Lake
Dey Lake
Easter Vacation Lawmakers Boost Their Pension Plan
A report notes legislators push a sweeter pension scheme during Easter recess while state officials take a three day pause before further steps. Rockefeller clears paths for action as desks are readied for the break.
Heat of the Night and Hepburn Lead Oscar Winners
AP reports In the Heat of the Night won five Oscars at the Academy Awards. Rod Steiger earned best actor and Katharine Hepburn, 88, won best actress amid surprises. Others highlighted include Bonnie and Clyde and The Graduate nominees, with Sid Gordon and George Kennedy noted for supporting roles.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Rod Steiger
Katharine Hepburn
Peg Bembarel Alway
New York Delegation Backs Civil Rights Bills
The New York four member House delegation split three to one in favor of passing civil rights bills. Delaney joined the minority, while Reps. Pride, King, and McEwen abstained from voting. The measure cleared a pivotal legislative hurdle as supporters argued for reform.
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New York
House
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Prick
Ellenville
Af J. King
R . Saratoga Orin
Fey
James J. Delaney
Long
James J. Ney
Delaney
Resnick
Fine
King
Robert C. McFwen
R. Ogensburg
Hanoi presses neutral site for preliminary peace talks
U S officials favor Warsaw or other neutral territory for talks with North Vietnam. President Johnson aides say the plan could allow talks to open next week. Tass reports Hanoi chose Warsaw after rejecting Phnom Penh. Diplomats in London pursue Vietnam peace talks as U S-N Vietnam contact efforts continue.
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Warsaw
Ashington
Poland
White House
George Christian
Christian
Tass
Johnson
United States
Phnom Penh
North Vietnam
DRV
Democratic Republic of Vietnam
London
Vietnam
Reds Confirm Luna 14 Enters Lunar Orbit
Soviet news agency Tass reports Luna 14 has achieved lunar orbit around Thement. No indication of a planned return to Earth, a step many see as necessary before manned moon missions.
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Lunar
Tass
Earth
Defense secretary announces 24 500 reservists called up
Secretary Clifford reveals 24 500 reservists from Army Navy and Air Force are to be called to active duty for up to two years. About 10 000 will be sent to South Vietnam while the rest join strategic reserves in the United States as part of a plan to shift main war effort to Vietnam and maintain a force ceiling of 549 500.
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Clark M. Clifford
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Navy
Air Force
South Vietnam
Defense
Johnson
U.S
Vietnam
Clifford
Saigon
United States
Pentagon
Pueblo
Rockefeller Draft Acceptance Sparks GOP Nomination Talk
New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, the Republican choice, has stated he will not actively seek the nomination but would accept a draft if offered. The party has moved to present him as their candidate despite his cautious stance.
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Republican Party
Rockefeller
Bunker and Trench Conflict Near Coastal Vinh Reported
AG reports engaged near Vinh with bunkers and trenches along the coast on Wednesday. Five miles south of Vinh Intruder crews found about twenty 40 foot barges and destroyed or damaged roughly half of them.
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Vinh
Rusk Undergoing Checkup at Walter Reed
Secretary of State Dean Rusk, 59, is undergoing a physical examination at Walter Reed Army Hospital. He entered the facility Wednesday and may stay for two or three days, according to the State Department.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
Tion
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Rusk
State Department
States urge removal of studded tires by May 1
Albany officials urged motorists to switch from studded tires to regular ones before May 1 to avoid pavement damage. Superintendent William E. Kirwan noted a survey showing studs worsen road surfaces and reminded a state regulation allows studded tires only when snow hazards exist, with no use from May 1 to October 15.
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Albany
N.Y
Nee
William E. Kirwan
Kirwan
O'Brien Endorses Kennedy for Democratic Nomination
One day after resigning from the Johnson Cabinet, master General Lawrence F. O'Brien endorsed Senator Robert F. Kennedy for president and pledged support for his Democratic nomination, a move long anticipated since Kennedy announced his candidacy.
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Washington
Lawrence F. O’brien
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Soihony Cotman
New York
O’brien
Sen
The
United States
Employment hits new high as blacks face higher jobless rate
Washington AP reports total employment rose to a record 75.8 million in March while unemployment fell 350,000 to 2.929 million. The overall jobless rate eased from 3.7 to 3.6 percent, but unemployment among Negro workers remained more than twice that of whites.
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Washington
Ers
Labor Department
U S Troop Deaths in Vietnam Combat Drop to Two-Month Low
Saigon AP reports American combat deaths last week totaled 279, the lowest since the Viet Cong Lunar New Year offensive began. Wounded rose to 3 196, while South Vietnamese deaths climbed to 407 and enemy fatalities ranged above 2 251 US and 4 012 S Vietnamese.
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U. S
Vietnam
Saigon
U.S
William C. Westmoreland
Mekong
Johnson reshuffles top posts with Abrams and Watson
President Johnson moves to replace Postmaster General O'Brien and names Gen Creighton W. Abrams to lead U S forces in Vietnam. W Marvin Watson is nominated to the Cabinet post, with further changes placing Abrams as Army chief of staff successor Westmoreland and Admiral McCain to head U S forces in Europe and Goodpastor to deputy in Vietnam.
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Johnson
Lawrence F. O’brien
Creighton W. Abrams
U.S
Vietnam
White House
O'Brien
W. Marvin Watson
U S Patrols Find Bodies Of 829 Reds
Washington AP reports U S military patrols around Khe Sanh base have recovered more than 800 North Vietnamese bodies, most unburied, indicating severe Communist losses as U S forces sweep the surrounding mountains.
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Washington
U.S
Americcan
Khe Sanh
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