Rebel Leader Flew Under U S Protection In Hue Meeting
The rebel commander Lt Gen Neuyen Chan Tri was flown under U S protection to a secret meeting with Premier Nguyen Cao Ky at Chu Lai near Hue. Ky dismissed Thi, triggering the crisis, as Buddhists and students protested nationwide while Americans evacuated from Hue and Saigon amid clashes with demonstrators. Military actions across central Viet Nam included air cavalry and infantry operations against Viet Cong units near Saigon, Chu Lai, and Que Son, with exchanges of fire and aerial bombardments continuing.
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Suaranlee
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Vietnamere Army
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Viet Nat
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Quang Ngai
Mu Gia
Navy
South Viet Nin
Wage Bill Clears House with Minnesota Min Wage Hike Push
The House approved a measure to raise the minimum wage to 1.80 dollars an hour by 1969, extending coverage to about 7.2 million workers and prompting Senate debate. The 304-93 vote followed House action delaying the 1.60 wage floor to Feb 1, 1969, while expanding coverage to farms, laundries, hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and other sectors.
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House
Senate
Johnson
Afl-Cio
Labor Committee
Labor Subcommittee
Patrick V. McNowara
D-Mich
Ralph W. Yarborough
Dtex
Aflcio Feaders
NC Primary Closer as Voters Decide Party Nominees
North Carolina faces a tight imminent primary with Sen. B Everett Jordan widely leading Hubert Seymour in the Fifth District contest. In the Fourth District Harold Cooley battles Ha for the Democratic nomination while Harold Thomerson runs. Rep Basil Whitehead faces no Democrat in the 10th, and May Taylor seeks easy victory in the 7th.
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North Carolina
Washington
Everett Jordan
Greensboro
Hubert Seymour
Ralph Scott
Deimysratic
General Assembly
Scott
Associated Press
Smith Bagley
Winston-Salem
Reynolds Tabaccn
Nick Galitianakis
Durham
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Galifisnakis
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Wood
Harold Thomerson
Osf
Harold Cooley
Cooley
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Youse Agriculture Committee
Basil
Whitenet
May "Faylor
Bruce Burleson
Primary vote expected in Gaston County turnout forecast
Tomorrow's Gaston County primary draws anticipation of about 20 000 voters selecting Democratic and Republican nominees. Weather threats and Memorial Day travel could depress turnout while experts foresee a heavy incumbent advantage. City Editor Ray Dimison reports on page 1B.
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Gaston County
Ray Dimison
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Stanback Granted Custody in Separation Case
Fred Stanback Jr., millionaire partner in a headache powder firm, wins legal separation from Wanita Stanback. Stanback gains custody of five of their three children. his wife gets visitation rights to two children. A third child born after suit not involved. Jury rules Stanback owes no alimony but may not remarry without divorce. Jury rejects habitual drunkenness claim against the wife.
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Fred Vf. Stanback Jr
Headache Powers
Wanita Shaiback
Stanback
Rowan County
Jones Talks Of Watchdog In North Carolina Klan
J Robert Jones head of North Carolina Klan unit describes a state watchdog committee tracking his movements calling them little pondie dogs. He says they follow him often and he keeps an eye on them to see if they are loyal or not.
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Charlotte
N.C. Cap
J. Robert Jones
North Carolina
United Klana of America
State Outlaws Secret Groups In Campaigns
North Carolina officials say the Ku Klux Klan is engaging in illegal political activity by campaigning for candidates. State investigator Malcolm B. Seawell says the Klan should not espouse any candidate as a secret organization. J. Robert Jones of the United Knights of America led a Charlotte conference noting Klan ties to several candidates, while Seawell warns the Meare Act could bar Klan involvement and election actions remain under scrutiny ahead of Saturday primaries.
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Associated Press
Wester Chapel Hill
N. C
API Malcolm B. Seawell
Ku Klux Klan
Seawall
State Board of Bications
Seawell
Chanel Hill
Charlotte
J. Robert Jones
North Carolina
United Taws of America
Taam R. Misenheimer
Jenburg County
State House of Representatives
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Rowan County Superior Court
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Scawell
Ufa
Misenheimer
Salisbury
Spencer
East Spencer
Misuitheimer
Mecklenburg County Commission
Ther
Klinsman
Adams Averts Tokyo Rose label in Hanoi radio tapes
Clarence Adams, a Memphis Black man who recorded ten Hanoi broadcasts, said he acted alone and with no help from Red Chinese authorities. He argued Americans fight in Viet Nam for others while Black Americans lack equality at home and expressed no interest in anti war activities, hoping to reunite with his family.
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Forrest Edwards
Hong Kong
Clarence Adams
Hanoi
Viet Nam
Hare
United States
Mansi Radio
Adams
Japan
Wick Nam
Congress
Unfair Labor Practice Charge Filed Against Cone Mills
Greensboro Alabama The Textile Workers Union of America says Cone Mills Corp faces a complaint of unfair labor practices involving seventeen print plant workers. The union plans to file with the National Labor Relations Board as Cone Mills reportedly has no contract since last November.
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Textile Workers Union of America
Cone Mills Corp
Cone
National Labor Relations Board
Lit
Thieves Target Shelter Cats in Rabies Scare
Lexington Animal Shelter intendent James Bryan said two male cats were stolen or released from their cage after a lock was broken. Authorities warn bites may cause rabies treatment for bitten people and animals, as investigators search for the suspects.
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James Bryan
Lexington Animal Shelter
Sryan
Students Challenge North Carolina Speaker Ban Law
Eleven UNC Chapel Hill students led by Paul Dickson Jr filed a federal suit March 31 seeking to strike down North Carolina amended Speaker Ban Law as unconstitutional. Merbert Aptheker and Frank Wilkinson join as plaintiffs arguing on free speech grounds after being barred from campus speaking events. Defendants include UNC officials and the state attorney general's staff. A pre trial conference with Judge Bawin Mr. Stanley and two other judges was set to discuss trial date.
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Merbert Aptheker
New York
Frank Wilkinson
House
One American Activities Committee
Chapel Fl
J. Carlyle Sitterson
Chapel Hill
William C. Friday
Critics call Billy Graham London crusade a redundant anachronism
In London the Anglican Church Times criticizes Billy Graham for turning the London crusade into a revival spectacle. Editor Rev W Cecil Northcott argues the emphasis on personal salvation reduces the Bible to a private deal and neglects the Bible’s broader message. The piece notes Graham faced questions on TV about oversimplification and image versus Christ.
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Anglican Church Times Today
Billy Graham
W. Cecil Northcatt
Gauttersworth Press
Christian Century
Chicago
Graham
Northcott
Christ
Jesus Christ
God
NC Superintendent Reacts To Education Office Replies
Dr Charles Carroll NC superintendent of public instruction expresses disappointment at a US Office of Education reply on 1966 school desegregation guidelines. He says no change has occurred and notes that he asked for a delay in enforcement pending study, a request refused by Commissioner Harold Howes.
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Charles Carroll
North Carolina
Office of Education
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