Mourners view Dr King’s body at Spelman Chapel in Atlanta
Thousands of mourners flocked to Spelman College to view Dr Martin Luther King Jr bathed in night viewing at Sisters Chapel. Nearly 50 000 had passed through since Saturday with crowds from across the nation. Funeral plans featured Ebenezer Baptist Church services and a procession to Morehouse College with dignitaries including Hubert Humphrey and entertainers.
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Nationwide violence subsides in many cities after MLK assassination
Across more than 80 American cities calm returns though Baltimore and Washington see looting and fires. At least 30 dead, over 2,000 injured, 8,879 arrested. 19,900 federal troops and 30,100 National Guard deployed. In Baltimore one looter killed, Chicago and Washington face major destruction with tens of millions in damages.
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Riot control lessons noted as U S troops limit force
In Washington Chicago Baltimore and other cities following Dr. King’s slaying troops and police adopted restrained riot control using better planning training and rapid mobilization. Ammunition use fell sharply with no shots fired in Washington and Pittsburgh praised for restraint. A Seattle yachtsman began a solo Pacific crossing from Aburatsubo harbor aboard the Tara.
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Johnson moves to push civil rights amid King assassination turmoil
President Johnson and Congress race to restore racial peace after King’s murder. He plans an emergency joint session to unveil a broad federal anti crime program and push a civil rights bill with open housing provisions, while lawmakers weigh political risk and public violence. The National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders findings may shape a multi billion plan.
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Memorial service for Martin Luther King Jr in Phoenix
Witness describes a diverse congregation at First Institutional Baptist Church in South Phoenix for King's memorial. Attendees include Black and white worshippers, religious leaders from multiple faiths, and city figures who honor King as a unifying figure, with prayers and songs of justice.
Clark says King slaying likely single gunman on run
Memphis dispatch reports Attorney General Ramsey Clark on Meet the Press said evidence points to a one man job in the MLK assassination and that a gunman is on the run. Memphis police and FBI cooperate as the case moves at an intensified pace with no arrests yet announced.
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Racial Unrest Follows King Death Across Cities
Nationwide violence followed Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination with at least 29 dead, over 2,000 injured and nearly 9,000 arrested across more than 80 cities. Mrs. King led a Memphis memorial as U.S. officials seek swift civil rights legislation and global leaders react.
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Soviet TU144 Ready to Fly At Twice Speed of Sound
Communist daily l Humanite says prototype TU144 transport plane is ready for orders. Quoted designer Andrei Tupolev says the 130 ton aircraft will carry 100 passengers and fly at twice the speed of sound.
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Tens of thousands march through Memphis for King tribute
Ten thousand people began a Memphis march to honor slain integration leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The pace was set for TV schedules and Mrs. King planned to join later after weather delays in Atlanta.
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Phoenix Poor Offered Jobs Campaign Aims For 1000 Permanent Posts
Phoenix area drive by the National Alliance of Businessmen reports 511 permanent jobs and 37 summer posts filled by Salt River Valley firms. The nationwide effort seeks 1000 permanent jobs and 1600 summer jobs for youths amid a march honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and protesting racism.
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