Virginia Desegregation Ruling Prompts Mixed Reactions
Gov Linwood Holton says federal busing orders are the law of the land and will be complied with with minimal disruption. The ruling drew praise and condemnation across Virginia as courts may order desegregation busing affecting Newport News Richmond Roanoke and Alexandria school systems.
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Associated Press
Linwood Holton
U. S
Norfolk School Board
Vincent Thomas
Norfolk
Newport News
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Chesapeake
E.W. Chittum
HEW
Portsmouth
M.A. Kise
Kise
Henry L. Marshall
Richmond
Virginia
Marsh
George W. Harris
Roanoke
Holton
Cole to Lead Scouter Training Weekend at Rock Enon Camp
Kenneth M. Cole Jr. will arrive in Winchester to head Shenandoah Area Council Scouter training at Camp Rock Enon, leading the Survival Camp-out Friday night. The event opens a three part weekend program for BSA leaders across Virginia and West Virginia zones.
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Kenneth M. Cole, Jr
Nazi Council
Boy Scouts of
Am i
Rock Enon
Boy Scout
Schiff
National Council, B.S.A
Shenandoah Area
Berkeley Busing Program Works
Berkeley launched an elementary school busing program in 1968 to desegregate with a four area plan and computer assignments. Officials cite rising test scores and waning opposition while noting ongoing racial mixing at Berkeley High and continuing achievement gaps for some Black students.
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Berkeley
Calif
University City of Berkeley
Ty’s Hill
Flatlands
Richard Foster
Berkeley High
Black Panther
Bobby Seale
Huey P. Newton
Foster
Slaying of Black Panther Leader Told After 3 Months
San Francisco AP reports state investigators disclosed the killing of a Black Panther captain and the discovery of charred bone fragments three months earlier. The victim was identified from a wedding ring and two keys. James Edward Johnson, 27, is sought on a fugitive warrant in the explosives case.
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San Francisco
Santa Carz Mountains
Dave Foster
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Foster
Amon Frederick Bennett
Bobby Seale
Son
Johnson
Canada
Bennett
Fred Bennett
Stanford University
Gentleman Jim Corbett Known for Courtesy Outside Ring
James Corbett hailed as world heavyweight champion in the late 19th century and early 1900s, celebrated for his genteel demeanor and courteous conduct away from boxing.
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James Corbett
Gentleman Jim
Muslims Move Cattle After Poisonings
In St. Clair County Alabama the Black Muslims moved cattle from their farm after the death of 22 cows from poisoning. Sheriff Roe and Dr. Don Stewart investigated the killings, with the poison traced to a white substance mixed with grain. The farm near Asheville has faced prior arson and shootings linked to the group.
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Nashville
Ala
St. Clair County
St. Clair
Clemmons Roe
Don Stewart
U.S. Department of Agriculture
St. Clair Dist
Charles Robinson
Asheville
Greene County
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Robert R. Merhige Jr
Merhige
Henrico
Chesterfield
City School Board
Alexandria
Cole
B.S.A
Jefferson, Morgan
Hampshire Counties
West Virginia
Frederick, Shenandoah
Warren
MR. Cole
U.S. Departments of Defense
Agriculture
Maine
Armed Forces
Funny Business
Roger Bollen
Kav
S-M-T
Gramercy Park
Fap
Senter Sa
Potio
Iminum
Mivendy Lowe
Crimson Glory
Yellow Climber
T.tterahell
Cherieete Armaree
Arborvitae
Dogwood
Pfitzer
S. S. Kresge Company
Briggs, & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton
Ward Plaza
Elvis
Tai
GW Motors
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