Beckley to Hear Open Housing and Employment Ordinance
The Beckley City Council will hear a proposed open housing and public accommodations ordinance tonight. Drafted by Gott Milles for the Beckley Ministerial Association, it mirrors Charleston's recent enactment. The committee includes Rev Gant Gray and Rev G Brubaker among others, with Isadore Wein leading the Human Rights Commission to present and adapt the proposal.
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Ghareh
Nazaren
G Brubaker
St. Luke's Lutherans
Carey Mitchell
Rhenexer Baptist Glureh
Reece Burns
Melladist ‘Temple
Focal Human Rights Commission
Isadore Wein
Adaptinn
King's Funeral Draws 50000 in Streets of Atlanta
King’s last rites were held with 30,000 plus crowding outside Ebenezer Baptist Church while dignitaries gathered. The procession departed for Morehouse College as the nation watched, with SCLC officials noting crowd tension and a televised service featuring Rev. Ralph Abernathy and remarks on justice by leaders in attendance.
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Atlanta
UPT
Marfin Luther King
Yast
King
Sue Miles
Morehouseys College
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
SCLC
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Jubert H.winphrey
le Authen
Sin Wadler
Tet Abernathy
Abernathy
Viewler Baptist Churett
Jsclc
Ilubert Tt
Richard M
Nixon
Ralph Abernatiy
Chapelehurch
Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
Christian Teadership
More
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Tie
Justice
Miau
Andrew Young
John
Mausolemn
Morehouse Wriagt
Pittsburgh
Dairmen
Doseph Lowrey
Mem
Phil
Trooper Faces Bias Charge Amid West Virginia Incident
Capt. Ridicules Bias Accusation Against Trooper as sergeant Baisden defends actions after a tavern arrest in South Charleston. The incident involved Leonidas Lewis and two troopers, with complaints alleging racial prejudice and improper force. Lewis, 48, and the troopers disputed the claim, noting no prejudice observed.
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South Charleston
Leonidas Ray Lewis
Dunsa
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Baisden
Tramgardner
J. FB. Johnson
W.va
New Institute
Lewis
Charleston
Baltimore Violence Surges Across Cities During King Funeral Day
National Guardsmen and federal troops struggled to hold order as riots spread from Baltimore to Wilmingtons, Youngstown, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati. Authorities report 42 deaths, 13,428 arrests, and thousands of troops deployed nationwide amid a four day wave of Negro unrest following Dr. King’s death.
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Willarington
Del
Buffalos NY
Younsatown
Ohio
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Wilmingtor
Nuffalo
Youngstown
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Columbia
3.C
Washington
Chicago
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Lie
Piltshureh
Aybeeling
W.va
State Offices Closed Today Memorial to Dr King
State offices and many agencies closed today in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. funeral activities. State institutions operated on limited staff while stores and minor offices remained closed. Legislative interim committees continued as scheduled amid a three day session.
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United Interna Gonal
West Virginia
Marti Luther King
Ad Hospital
Atate
Menor
Howse
FH. Laban White
Camimilice
Beckley Weather and State News Items Mixed In
Partly sunny and mild this afternoon with a high near 66 and cooler tonight. State offices closed by order of the Board of Public Works. WV colleges canceled classes. West Virginia State and Bluifield students excused for memorial services and break. Airport conditions update from Montgomery reports gradual improvement in precipitation and recovering from surgery. Also notes on Mrs. Lurleen Wallace and hospital reports with temperatures and regional weather details.
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Buard of Public Works
Robert Bailey
West Virginia State College
Bluofield State College
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Lurleen
Montgomery
Ala
B. Wallace
Sau Biol
Tresidio
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Hawet
Evanston
Laramie
Wye
Canerr
Soviet Policy Makers Called Into Session
Moscow dispatch reports the Central Committee of the Soviet Communist Party convening for debate on reforms and crisis, with leaders Ku Rusakov and Mikhail Alayanin pegged for possible elevation. The session will address youth protests, policy shifts, Vietnam talks, and Romania’s stance amid bloc dynamics.
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Washington
North Vietnam
Go-Il-Atone Plaley
World News In Brief A mix of political and war updates
Kennedy plans a West Virginia campaign swing starting in Bluefield Monday night with a motorcade through Welch and Logan ending in Charleston for a rally Saturday. Westmoreland returns to Saigon after talks in Washington on Vietnam. Polls show shifts in public opinion on the presidential race and Vietnam pause. A bridge design hearing is set for Huntiston to replace the Silver Bridge over the Ohio. West Virginia casualties from Vietnam are reported. Senate remarks warn of federal troop deployment in DC amid potential unrest. The copper strike nears end with 65,000 workers affected. Rail service hearings are set for Parkersburg and Clarksburg on sleeping cars and schedule changes. An earthquake hit southern California and parts of Nevada and Arizona with no major damage. A Chilean airliner crash near southern Chile with 36 aboard leaves no survivors. Wheeling fire and police report a 10 percent wage demand rise for city workers.
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Global talks shuffle as Harriman summoned to Camp David
Reports from Thurmont Maryland and Tokyo indicate White House officials discussed possible alternate sites for U S North Vietnam talks after President Johnson announced a level conversation with Hanoi. Ambassadors were sent for initial contact while U S officials debated venue options including Phnom Penh and Geneva. Meanwhile a bridge collapse in Martins Ferry Ohio prompted brief national attention as public figures traveled to Camp David for discussions on war strategy and potential diplomatic channels.
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Talks Start Seen Within A Week By Hanoi
Washington officials anticipate a rapid prelude to full peace talks with North Vietnamese representatives. The plan centers on face-to-face talks to signal readiness to end bombing and reconnaissance missions, with Amb. Averell Harriman as lead envoy. Hanoi hints at Phnom Penh or other Asian locations, while U S officials seek a concrete timing and venue.
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Tohnsom
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Phnom Penh
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Grother
Hauei
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New Delhi
Rangoon
W. Averell Haeyiman
Johnson
Prague reform cabinet sworn in amid purge in Czechoslovakia
A new reform government in Czechoslovakia, purged of Stalinists and including technocrats and some non Communist elements, took office as President Svoboda swore in the cabinet. Mrs van N. Didlow of Elm Grove was identified in Prague Castle as part of the new leadership.
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