King Body Flown Home As King Dies In Memphis
Dr King was shot in Memphis and died at 5:05 p.m. EST. Rev Ralph Abernathy assumed leadership of SCLC and pledged a silent memorial march and continuation of the poor people's campaign in Washington. Atty Gen Ramsey Clark and Memphis officials responded with curfews and rewards as the hunt for the white gunman continued.
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Riots Spread After King's Slaying Across Major Cities
Violent outbreaks surged from Washington to Harlem with deaths, injuries, and widespread looting. Police and National Guard faced brick, gunfire and arson as students and residents protested in cities including Charlotte, Detroit, New York, Nashville, and Memphis.
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Carmichael calls for retaliation after King’s death
Carmichael accuses senator of failing to push prosecutions of King murder slayers. He says violence after King’s Memphis death is minor next to what will come, and that Negro youths in Washington may loot but will be restrained from street action until they have guns. He tells a white reporter to fear for his own life.
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Elizabeth liner sold to three Philadelphians
Cunard will retire the liner Elizabeth after its final cruise on November 15, selling for about four times the price of the Queen Mary. The ship, once the fastest passenger liner, will head to the United States as a non passenger troop ship, with plans to avoid passenger service on its final voyage.
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