Violence flares as death toll rises and fires devastate Chicago
Deaths reach thirty with over two thousand injured as riots tear through Chicago's West Side. National Guard stabilizes streets after three days of arson fires, fires total about 189 across a 20 block area. Public safety chief says situation is under control despite ongoing unrest.
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Cyrus Ry Vanon
Chicago
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Roman Phtsburgi
David W. Craig
National Guard
Mrs King Leads 10 000 in Memphis Riot Coverage
The report follows Mrs King leading a 10 000 march in Memphis with Ralph Abernathy and family nearby as riots erupt across multiple cities. It notes widespread violence across Baltimore Chicago Washington Detroit Pittsburgh and other locales with numerous deaths injuries and arrests and federal troops deployed to restore order.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Washington
Pittsburgh
Hill District
Pennsylvania
Detroit
Minneapolis
Talllahassee
Oakland
John Killen
Spire Agnew
Johnson
White House
Andrews Air Force Base
Boy buried alive saved by quick rescue team and teens
A 12 year old boy was trapped in a cave in Huntington Beach area. Jordan High School sophomores DuWayne Johnson Barry Harrington and Howard Beckman aided by local residents freed a boy named Jim and revived him with mouth to mouth resuscitation after a period without breathing. Fire units arrived and Jim was transported to Long Beach Community Hospital in satisfactory condition.
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Jordan High School
DuWayne Johnson
Harding St
Barry Harrington
Harding
Howard Beckman
Goldfield Ave
Mary Nell
Young Johnson
Jim
Oral Bruce
Sheil. Oil Co. Pumper
Stark St
Huntington Beach
Lassiter
Bruce
Chuckie
Long Beach
Charles Hamilton
James A. Heckelhorn
Long Beach Community Hospital
Man Fatally Shot by Wife’s Companion After Break-In
A 36 year old Torrance electrical engineer, George Edward Powers, was killed when he forced entry to his estranged wife Anita Powers home. Leonard Neilson, 27, of Palos Verdes Blvd, was booked for murder after claiming he and Mrs Powers confronted Powers at the door. The incident occurred around 12:20 a.m. following a court-ordered restraining notice.
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George Edward Powers
Anza Ave
Leonard Neilson
Palos Verdes Blvd
F Anita
Pal
Jim Daniel
Neil
Schedule for King rites announced for Atlanta events
The timetable lists memorial observances for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Atlanta. Public services begin at Ebenezer Baptist Church, then a move to Morehouse College for a 2 p.m. ceremony in the quadrangle, with televised coverage. Burial follows at Southview Cemetery.
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UPL
Martin Luther King
Sisters Chapel
Spelman College
Ebever Baptist Church
Timily
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Ebenezer
Morehouse College
Cull Ta
Southview
Three Young Brothers Die in Home Fire Tragedy
A house fire claimed the lives of three young brothers in an apparent accident. Neighbors and authorities report the brothers were at home when the flames broke out. one brother survived and attempted to save the others. Detectives are investigating causes and speaking with relatives.
Southland Honors King With Interfaith LA Rally
A multi faith tribute in Los Angeles drew about 2 000 worshipers with remarks by Catholic Archbishop James Francis Cardinal McIntyre and Rabbi Robert Bergman among others. Speakers cited Dr Martin Luther King Jr and his civil rights dream urging action and unity across communities. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at the California Recreation Center in Long Beach.
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Washington, D.C
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William White
Santa Ana-Tustin
Doty
First Church of the Brethren
Long Beach
California
Ton Day
Martin Luther King
Oscar Jones
Jones
California Recreation Center
16Th Street
California Avenue
Bombing Halt Zone Extended as U.S. Forces Report Gains
President Johnson expanded the bombing halt to about 5,500 square miles of North Vietnam below the 19th Parallel. U.S. ground troops reported over 700 enemy killed in weekend fighting as raids stayed north of the DMZ. Saigon sources said the military aims included shifting to the southern panhandle with hundreds of missions flown. In the Khe Sanh area fighting continued with Marine and Army forces moving to new positions after a 11 week siege.
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Johnson
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U.S
Demilitarized Zone
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Tom Johnson
Panhandle
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Amy
Hue
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