Rainy day dampens Resurrection City camp
A cold rain turned Resurrection City into a muddy bog as 2,400 marchers faced deteriorating conditions near the Lincoln Memorial. Leaders including Rev. Ralph Abernathy and Rev. Andrew Young convened to decide whether to evacuate the encampment for a second time in four days amid 50 degree wind and persistent mud.
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Washington
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Resurrection City
Lincoln Memorial
Ralph David Abernathy
Mud Turns Camp Into Quagmire Then Boardwalk Planned
After heavy rain last Friday shelters in churches prevented exposure but mud lingered. By weekend sun dried some of the mud, allowing construction of a boardwalk along the main street. Midmorning conditions remained muddy though less severe than Friday.
France reaches wage and hours deal amid nationwide strikes
Paris reports a government backed agreement ending strikes for 10 million workers with raises from 45 to 60 cents an hour, a 10 percent across the board hike, and a 40 hour work week. Pompidou outlines pensions and tax relief while unions must ratify. protests and violence fears loom as extremists plot disruptions.
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France
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Pompidou
Washington Weather and Local Updates Compiled
Weekend rainfall in Washington totaled 1.33 inches with heaviest showers around 10 30 a m Sunday recording 1 09 inches. Awards Day at Washington High for underclassmen is set for Tuesday at the high school. Hanson Construction Co. won the low bid for two Washington County bridges totaling about 66 000 dollars, one east of Richmond to replace a wrecked span and another south of Gracehill to be completed this summer. In Papatlatla Mexico a farmer’s wife gave birth to quintuplets, three surviving. In Washington Supreme Court upholds 1965 law banning draft card burning 7 1. In Des Moines a 40 day Reverence For Human Life in Iowa period to curb traffic fatalities runs through July 8. In Dunlap two youths die from carbon monoxide poisoning blamed on a faulty muffler.
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UPI
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Dunlap
Constance Melby
Thomas Block
Kennedy Claims a Victory in Iowa Democratic Delegation
Des Moines reports indicate Gov. Harold E. Hughes will head Iowa’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention as a favorite son, while Kennedy forces claim a majority of the state’s 46 delegates. Final tallies show Kennedy with 25 pledged votes, Humphrey 9.5, McCarthy 5, and 6.5 uncommitted, with Hughes awaiting the convention’s outcome and possible unity changes before August in Chicago.
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Iowa
Robert Kennedy
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Eugene McCarthy
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Hubert Humphrey
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McCarthy
Hughes
U.S. Senate
William Sueppel
Iowa City
George O‘malley
Oregon Campaign at Hectic Pace
UPI reports a frenzied Oregon campaign eve as Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Eugene J. McCarthy race toward the Democratic presidential primary. Both men press their messages across Portland and surrounding areas amid busy schedules and vigorous crowds.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Eugene J. McCarthy
WEJ Readers Note From Journal Desk
WEJ addresses readers across broadcast and print, clarifying identity and spelling. The message emphasizes careful language and invites audience engagement with the station and its journal tradition.
Hanoi Denounces U S Bombing in Peacemaking Talks
North Viet Nam urged the United States to halt all bombing and acts of war to permit peace talks. U S Ambassador Harriman and Hanoi envoy Xuan Thuy held their fifth session, four hours ten minutes, with no breakthrough. Thuy pressed for an unconditional bombing halt, while Harriman rejected the notion that talks existed only to set a bombing cessation date. He cited President Johnson's March 31 speech as the basis for the discussions and accused Thuy of unfounded charges and exaggerated Viet Cong claims as fantasy.
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Vietnam
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Memorial Day Programs At Washington See Changes
Kenneth Davison announces plans for Washington Memorial Day services with changes this year. No bands or local Guard participation. World War I veterans will ride in cars to cemeteries Elm Grove and Woodlawn. Separate services led by Rev. Gillis, Rev. Dehne, and leaders from American Legion and VFW. Ceremonies begin 8 a.m. with flag raising, Navy service at McLaughlin Bridge, and parade at 10 a.m.
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Don Hazen
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Relief drive grows after tornado damage in Charles City
Robert Wead reports strong early response to a canned goods drive for tornado victims near Charles City. Local shoppers bought cases of food at cooperating stores, to be collected Saturday night and sent by trucks provided by Wead to the Red Cross coordinating relief efforts.
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Robert Wead
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Red Cross
Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund
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