Surprise Witnesses Counter Ray's Alibi
House investigators revealed five months ago that two prospective witnesses lied about seeing James Earl Ray at a Texaco station near the King murder scene. The committee also cited a London police officer's claim that Ray confessed in jail, a statement Ray called false.
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Apple Pickers Certified For Virginia Importation
The U S Labor Dept will certify about the same number of foreign fruit pickers as last year for Virginia. Nationwide 1 130 workers will be admitted, well below the 1 537 requested by growers. Last year 577 Jamaican pickers were cleared for Frederick County before harvest. This year the figures come in August to resolve disputes before harvesting begins. Area officials expect details early next week.
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Carter Begins Two Week Vacation With Family Birthday Party
President Carter and family staged a surprise 80th birthday party for his mother Miss Lillian in Americus Georgia. The event also marked Rosalynn Carter's 51st birthday with about 50 guests including Ruth Carter Stapleton and Gloria Carter Spann. Carter plans a two week vacation visiting Salmon River Idaho and Grand Teton Wyoming before returning to Washington.
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Memphis Ends Curfew as Police and Firefighters Return
Memphis lifts a week long curfew after police and firefighters end strikes. Police resume duties across four precincts at midnight and fire crews report back at 7 am. Guardsmen withdraw as downtown crowds return to venues like the Rendezvous and Overton Square.
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Reversal Hinted in Saratoga Renovation Sources
Democratic Senate candidate Andrew P. Miller argues the Navy will reverse its plan to renovate the carrier Saratoga in Philadelphia citing GAO cost estimates that renovations could be cheaper at Newport News. He says the job would affect thousands of Virginia jobs and questioned the Navy’s original assessment. A separate Georgia board inquiry into former White House aide Dr. Peter Bourne was authorized amid a drug prescription controversy.
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Redskins Win Exhibition Over Colts 17-16
The Redskins defeated the Colts 17 to 16 in an exhibition game last night. Pages 13 and 14 cover the game and a local soccer commentary. The 10 Day Rule notes Clarke County High School attendance rules detailed by assistant principal Robert Tansill.
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