Editorials Our Opinions Rev. Abernathy can’t go home
The piece reflects on Ralph David Abernathy and fellow SCLC leaders spending Christmas in jail after refusing to pay bonds for charges tied to protests over black representation on Memphis schools. It notes health strains, ongoing nonviolence debates, and Abernathy’s vow to keep fighting without retreat.
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Ralph David Abernathy
Aansa
Memphis
Abernathy
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
SCLC
Dlarks
Birmingham
Selma
Poor People’s March
Hosea Williams
Jesse Jackson
NAACP
Panthers
Mr. Abernathy
Martin Luther King
Martin
De-escalate Vietnam role, Ball urges restraint
Former official George Ball argues the United States should prepare for possible Saigon failure by de-escalating the Vietnam war's importance. He warns against alarmism and insists withdrawal should proceed with clear limits and expectations.
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TTJS
United States
Vietnam
Transi
Nixne
JE Saigon
Thieu
U.S
Thieun
George W. Ball
Dean Rusk
Johnson
Ball
Eisenhower
South Vietnam
Saigon
Hiad
North Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Thailand
Malaysia
West Berlin
Europe
Russia
Moving and tuition law eases non resident students
A new law allows non residents who move during the school term to finish that term without paying tuition. Previously, districts could charge tuition for all non residents, even if they moved after starting school.
Controversy Over Rock Fest Prompts Local Opinion
A reader reports two contrasting talks by State Attorney Richard Richman and Rep. Gale Williams at Community East High School on December 15. The letter denounces the Rock Fest, accuses promoters of seeking money over youth welfare, and urges Williams to push a Springfield bill to outlaw such events.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Richard Richman
Gale Williams
Community East High School
Richman
Richgnan
Gale Willams
Wood Shed of
Williams
Springfeld
Ilinois
Billy Graham
Toads
Mr. Williams
Springfield
Metroliner Heralds Renewal of U S Passenger Trains
Editorial writer Coleman T. Mebley rides Penn Central's Metroliner from Washington to New York, praising its speed, comfort, and modern electric systems while noting electrical glitches and optimistic plans to expand service to Boston and beyond. The piece contrasts the sleek train with older rail prestige and public demand for improved passenger service.
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Coleman T. Moviey
Lindsay—Schgub
America
Penn Central
New Belovy
Washington, D.C
New York City
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
City
Gate 8
Union Station
Tom Wicker
New York Times
Max Frankel
Washington Bureau
Metroliner
Norfolk’ and Western
Coleman T. Mebley
East Coast
Willand
No. 106
Wieland
Com- Friter
S &Ereen
Maryland
Meadows
Ford
New Jersey
Pent Central
David Watters
Martin Ribsama
Boston
Albany
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Ribsam
Ribs*m
Johnson
Penn Central Station
Madison Square Garden
Penn Station
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Illinois State Bar Assi
Fred Wieland
Trenton
Nul
Saunders
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