Thurmond slams failure to curb Lamar school mob violence
Senator Strom Thurmond charged that Governor McNair could have sought federal aid as a mob of about 150 whites attacked buses carrying Negro students in Lamar South Carolina. Twenty eight men were arrested on riot charges and released on $2,000 bonds as the clash prompted teargas and nightsticks and ongoing reopenings.
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Early Draft Exams Okayed
Washington reports that under a Nixon directive the Selective Service will issue written rules to allow draft registrants to seek qualifying exams before 1A status. Local boards may arrange mental and physical exams soon after request, but delays may occur as 1A inductees take priority. Some states already have formal or verbal guidance, others deny any directive.
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Bank of America Calls for End to Violence After Isla Vista Fire
A full page ad from Bank of America urges Americans to separate protest from violence and vows to reopen the Isla Vista branch Monday. The bank emphasizes safety and unity across political views and notes 18 year olds in New York and Louisiana may buy alcohol.
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Johnson in hospital faces chest pains amid rest concerns
In San Antonio Lyndon B. Johnson's doctors report no worsening heart disease as he endures chest pains and poor rest. Lady Bird Johnson visits nightly, noting he remains comfortable and follows medical advice after a Thursday return of pains on the seventh floor hospital suite.
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Soviet naval moves raise Middle East tensions in 1970s
Defense sources note Russia expanded amphibious Alligator landing ships into the Mediterranean to project strength in the Middle East. Details on intent are unclear, but analysts see it as Moscow signaling support for Arab nations amid a worsening crisis.
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