Civil Rights Bill Moves Toward President Approval
Congress sent to the White House a landmark open housing bill aimed at outlawing discrimination in sale or rental of most U S housing by 1970. President Johnson pledged to sign promptly as rioting followed King’s assassination and calls for broader housing and job programs grew. Leaders including Meany and Abernathy urged swift action while the Senate restored funding for summer slum programs. Roy Innis dismissed the measure as a hoax against Black people.
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Provisions of Rights Measure
Washington AP summary of the civil rights bill passed by the House detailing open housing prohibitions race color and religion protections for federally aided housing and the 80 percent coverage goal by 1969 exemptions for small holders and religious housing. It covers private action and DHUD conciliation and AG suits with damages up to 1000. Also antiriot and Indian rights provisions.
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Holston High Band Seeks End-Route Peak in Winchester Parade
The Holston High School Warrior Band of Knoxville Tennessee requests a late parade slot for a same-day trip to Winchester. Band director David S Barnes explains the 96 member group must travel and return the same day. The band has twice been named Best Band in the Mid South.
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LBJ Shuffles Military High Command and Cabinet Post
President Johnson reassigns senior officers and names Gen. Creighton Abrams to command in Vietnam and Adm. James McCain to Pacific duty. He also elevates Gen. Andrew Goodpaster and taps Watson as postmaster general, with OBrien leaving amid lame duck status as Kennedy aide contemplates a campaign.
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Indiana primary sparks Kennedy McCarthy clash over significance
In Indiana, Kennedy and McCarthy dispute the May 7 primary’s importance. Kennedy says Indiana could decide the Democratic nominee while McCarthy argues the overall primary results matter more.
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Virginia Congressmen Oppose Rights Bill Victory Fails
Virginia's ten congressmen voted against the civil rights bill while the House passed it 229 to 196 and sent it to President Johnson for signing. Opponents cited constitutional powers and property rights concerns amid post King assassination violence and Capitol security.
Local Advertisers Highlight Easter Specials And Giveaways
Blooming miniature roses priced at 1.85 and 3.50 for Cymbidium orchids appear alongside Easter corsage options. Berryville Florist announces a formal opening with promos while Michael Motors offers a $100 reward for information leading to arrests of a break in and theft of a Keystone 15 inch mag wheel set.
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Potted Flowers Packaged To Look Real For Easter
South Gate Market advertises foil wrapped potted flowers that resemble real blooms at 87 cents. Location listed as 7 miles south of Winchester on Route 11 with Easter Sunday hours from 9 to 11.
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24 500 Reservists Called to Active Duty by Clifford
Secretary of Defense Clark Clifford announced a call up of about 24 500 Army Navy and Air Force reservists. About 10 000 will go to South Vietnam and the move caps U S forces in Vietnam at 49 500 up 24 500 from the prior ceiling.
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Vietnam War
Combat Deaths Lowest in Months
Saigon AP reports last week saw 279 American troops killed in combat in Vietnam, the lowest in 24 months, amid a lull since the Viet Cong lunar new year offensive began Jan 29, while 3 190 U S soldiers were wounded. Enemy casualties ranged widely by source.
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Five Die As Rioting Rages For Second Night In Kansas City
Five African American residents were killed during a second night of racial violence in Kansas City amid a broader wave of unrest after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination. Snipers and police with National Guardsmen fought from rooftops and moving vehicles as fires burned across the city. Over 75 fires were reported, 60 people were arrested, and more than 20 injured, including two guardsmen, while Newark imposed a curfew in a burned district and nationwide guards and federal troops remained deployed.
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Kansas City
Martin Luther King Jr
Newark
Warsaw Suggested As Site for Talks
Washington officials study a Tass report that North Vietnam proposed Warsaw Poland as a venue for preliminary peace talks. Tass claimed Hanoi believed the U S rejection of Phnom Penh signals delay. U S advisers viewed Warsaw as reasonable and possible to set up quickly, possibly opening next week.
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Phnom Penh
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City County discuss joint dump plan proposal
Frederick County Board of Supervisors met with Winchester Streets Committee to study a city county dump. They will present suggestions at the April 24 meeting covering maintenance uses and bids. An engineering firm may assist with bid specifications for a long term contract.
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Weather brings showers to Richmond then clearing skies
A weak low pressure area moved through Virginia bringing morning showers in Richmond with clearing skies expected by midday. The brief system prompted locally damp conditions as residents watched forecasts for a return to sunshine and warmer temperatures.
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Visiting hours at Campbell's Nursing Home remain closed
Due to a death in the family visiting hours will be closed Thursday and Friday with regular hours resuming Sunday at Campbell's Nursing Home Mount Williams.
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Mount Williams
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