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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1968

Page

8

Extradition demanded for James Earl Ray in King assassination case

The United States formally seeks the extradition of James Earl Ray from Britain for the April 1968 murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis Tennessee. Ray appeared in London’s magistrates court under heavy guard as US officials argued the forged passports and loaded gun charges mask his true role in the King case.

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Guerrilla Ambush Kills 17 in Ipoh Malaysia

A large guerrilla ambush near Ipoh Malaysia killed 17 police and wounded 17 more, with reports of at least three vehicles hit by gunfire and grenades. Government spokesmen described a broader uptick in guerrilla warfare tied to regional unrest and the pullout of foreign forces.

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Pinecrest Sanitarium admission and funding questions debated

A reader questions whether Pinecrest Sanitarium admits patients with active tuberculosis and if Medicare and Medicaid cover costs. Officials cite state and federal laws, a 1949 act, 1965 Social Security amendments, and 1967 welfare law changes. They note maintenance costs are covered for eligible patients in certified facilities, with fees to fund staff and materials.

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Actors Equity Strike Merrick Claims Walkout Could Last Several Years

The strike shut Broadway and road companies, with about 500 actors and 336 others idle as producer David Merrick sought raises and control. Negotiations failed to end the walkout, which halted shows like The Happy Ranite and Cabaret in multiple cities.

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Girls State Holds Primary Election Candidates Contest

Jackson's Mills reports Girls State held a primary election as part of a week long study on state government. West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Charnesy Prewting will address about 392 high school girls from across the state on Thursday at the event in planning.

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Supreme Court Term Advances Rights in Housing and Education

The Supreme Court's 67-68 term decisions underscore Negro rights in housing and education while limiting police powers. A key ruling strikes down a 1960s era law that enforced racial discrimination in the sale and rental of housing, marking a decisive victory for Civil Rights.

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Weather and legal clashes amid varied global events

Partly sunny conditions with light wind and low precipitation today. Nearby reports describe court decisions on free speech limits, school integration debates, and protests tied to civil rights and antiwar actions, highlighting tensions between law, policy, and public dissent.

Open Housing Law Stands After Monday Ruling Justice Stewart Says

Justice Stewart asserts ongoing need for open housing protections despite Monday's landmark decision. He cautions against using private acts to bypass equal protection, cites dangers of reintroducing segregation and argues the ruling upholds federal and constitutional limits on housing discrimination while acknowledging state and local implications.

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