Guardsmen Hold Chicago West Side In Unrest After Riots
National Guardsmen remained on duty in Chicago's West Side after three days of violence ended with their arrival. A 140 block district was patrolled by 1,400 troopers with 1,236 of 4,200 mobilized sent home. Mayor Daley announced a crash program to build permanent pools in parks and playgrounds as officials debated release timelines.
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National Guard not answer to urban housing crisis says Humphrey
At an New Orleans conference Humphrey urged officials to address ghetto conditions without relying on National Guard. He warned residents would revolt if living conditions persist and noted filthy housing and rats in city slums. Graham in Montreal blamed extremists and FBI for violence influencing Chicago outbreaks. Powell in Washington argued black power seeks full participation, not nationalism, and warned against divisive rhetoric.
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LBJ Visits Wounded Vietnam Veterans Aboard Potomac Cruise
President Johnson and Mrs Johnson made a 40 minute impromptu stop on a Potomac River cruise carrying 600 wounded Vietnam veterans from six Washington area hospitals. The visit brought tears and shyness as Johnson spoke to servicemen including Pfc Wesley Johnson and Pfc Rich Cadiz, who shared fears of returning to combat.
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Boy Drowns In Banister River Near South Boston
Ronnie Lloyd ten of Halifax County drowned Monday in the Banister River four miles north of South Boston. He slipped into deep water while fishing with a companion and could not swim to shore. His body was recovered by the Halifax County Rescue Squad.
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Transportation fares for blind travelers with attendants
Most railroads and buses in the United States and Canada charge one fare for a blind person traveling with a seeing attendant. The price concession does not apply to a blind person traveling alone or with a guide dog.
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