Ray May Testify He Was A Decoy In King Shooting
The Associated Press reports James Earl Ray, accused of killing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will claim he was promised 12 000 to 15 000 to divert police and lure the real killers. Ray faces trial in Memphis on November 12 for murder as defense sources suggest he played only a small part in a wider plot.
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Real Meaning Of Black Power in Los Angeles
Progress Laboratories Inc a Negro managed and oriented pharmaceutical company is open for business in south central Los Angeles Clarence Lofton 36 president says it represents in a positive way what Black Power is really all about.
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High Taxes Here s One Reason
Washington AP defense work at 16 plants costs the Pentagon at least 55.8 million dollars as contractors lease rather than buy facilities. If all leases are renewed, the extra expense could reach 99.3 million. GAO studied 63 significant lease arrangements in 16 locations, noting most work under negotiated contracts and charges passed to the government. The Defense Department will consider changing procurement rules to favor purchases over leases.
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Beregovoy Sees Fourth Day In Soyuz 3 Orbit
Soviet cosmonaut Georgy Beregovoy reports from the Soyuz 3 mission that he feels well and remains capable of work. He notes all life support systems function normally, he slept well, exercised, had breakfast, and continued with the flight plan. No schedule for mission end or further maneuvers is announced.
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United States
Nixon Urges Vote Surge In Final Campaign Push
In Detroit area campaigning Nixon urged Republicans to win with an extra half vote per precinct to avoid a letdown. He warned not to panic amid attacks, notes polls but downplays them, and criticizes Humphrey as old politics. He spoke before Pittsburgh and Albany crowds and faced hecklers linked to grape-picker protests.
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