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Show n n Open Housing Approved in Landmark Law BULLETIN SI) 95th YEAR, NO. 183 of a bill WASHINGTON (UPI)-- In a capital tense because national racial disorder, the House late today passed outlawing discrimination in most of America's housing. of Martin Luther The bill was adopted by a vote of 249 to 171 and sent to President Johnson for his approval, considered certain since he asked Congress for the legislation two years ago. Minutes earlier, by a key vote of 229 to 195, the House defeated a final attempt to sidetrack the measure. 1968 PARTLY CLOUDY Thursday ..itb the probability of measurable rain about 20 per cent. $2.00 PER MONTH fl LnlDiS ffM WELLINGTON, New Zealand! Marine Minister John Scott said he had abandoned hope for the 100 or more persons missing from the car ferry wahine which foundered on a reef outside Wellington harbor today during a typhoon. It was feared the death toll would reach 150. Most of the 744 persons aboard were saved by a Dunkirk-lik- e flotilla of small boats which put out into the tumultuous seas to rescue the men, women and children who leaped into the sea or were hurled into the icy water when the 9,100-to- n ship heeled over near the treacherous pinnacle (UPI) apartments by 1970. A private homeowner would remain exempt in selling his own ftome without a broker's help or the use of discriminatory advertising. To against r-- x. vV: v.-.- - ; k A" 4 rocks. LB J to Name survivors from the foundered ferry, boat Wahine which hit a reef near Wellington, New Zealand Harbor, is pulled ashore through a heavy surf. The ferry, A LIFEBOAT, filled with New War Chief By MERRIMAN SMITH UPI White House Reporter CAMP DAVID, Md. (UPI) New presidential moves were reported near today concerning both conduct of the war and the pursuit of peace in Vietnam. President Johnson, returning Firemen To Plan State Meet HEBER -A- pproxmately 100 officers of the Utah State Fireman's Association chapters will- meet with the local fire department at a meeting and banquet to be held April 20, at 7:30 p. m. in the Wasatch High School. Purpose of the meeting will be to approve plans for the annual Utah Fireman's convention to be held in Heber City, June 20, 21 and 22. Plans for the convention have been formulated by the Heber Valley Volunteer Fire Department under the chairmanship of Chief Arvel Bill and Turnbow and Clyde Montgomery. This is the second consecutive year that the convention has been held in Heber. Clyde Montgomery reports - Mc-Aff- that registrations are already coming in from many departments in the state. An estin mated crowd of 700 to 800 are expected to attend sessions of the convention. fire-T.e- I Now You Know By United Press International in killed The first man abolitionist John Brown's raid against the Harpers Ferry, Va federal armory was a free Negro baggage master. to the White House after two nights and a day of conferences at Camp David, was expected to announce soon a new military commander for Vietnam and possible arrangements for the start of talks with North ... Vietnam. The first thing that had to be decided was where the initial contacts would take place. and Hanoi have Washington on the messages exchanged subject. No real trouble was expected in reaching agreement on a site. Hanoi, in expressing willingness a week ago to contact U.S. envoys, specified only that the talks concern an unconditional halt in U.S. bombing and "other acts of war" against North Vietnam. moves the U.S. Among discussed at Camp David was a cessation of all bombing of North Vietnam to demonstrate U.S. sincerity and to test North Vietnam's readiness to proceed to acual peace talks. The discussions also ranged over suggestions that the United States could take a hard line because of what was described by Ambassador Ellsworth Bun ker, who flew in from Saigon, as a strong allied military position. Among the visitors to the presidential retreat in Mary land's Catoctin Mountains Tuesday was W. Averell Harriman, veteran roving ambassador who will be the chief U.S. representative in the initial talks with North Vietnam. Secretary of State Dean Rusk, who participated in the discussions, appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today in a previously scheduled closed session. He was certain to be questioned about what was discussed at Camp David and other recent Vietnam developments. Defense Secretary Clark M. Clifford also figured in the 10- hour Camp David meeting. all-da- y SAIGON (UPI)-U- .S. military spokesmen said today a force of 100,000 allied troops had been unleashed in the war's largest operation to "eliminate" the to 20,000 Communist 18,000 troops still infesting the 11 provinces nearest Saigon. It marked the first tune ot the war that American, South Vietnamese, Australian, New Zealand and Thailand troops had joined in a single massive drive through the 10,000 square miles around the capital city. A spokesman said its objec tive was simple: "the elimina tion of enemy forces." more than 90 said He battalions jumped off Monday in the operation, called "Complete Victory," and that at least 75,000 combat troops and 25,000 reserve and backup forces were involved. The spokesmen said the new campaign picks up where this week, culSunday, April 14. For some of the churches the celebration begins tomorrow with Maundy Thursday which commemorates the last supper of Christ and the disciples. The term comes from the Latin word mundus, meaning clean. At the last supper Christ washed the feet of the 12 Apostles and hence the term Maundy Thuiiday. On Good Friday, the day Christ was remembered crucified, Willi will be services con I Thieu Calls For Mobilization In War Crisis SAIGON (UPI)-W- ith U.S. pressure being exerted in the background, President Nguyen Van Thieu today asked legislative approval for a general mobilization to meet the Communist threat to Vietnam. An extensive mobilization and increased South Vietnamese fighting ability would put Thieu in a better pesition to ward off any move toward formation of a coalition government with the Communists. His resolve today that the Communists would never be allowed into a coalition won him his warmest applause from the National Assembly. nists in the area. Formerly this will hamper the guerrillas each allied unit restricted its who previously had counted on operations to a certain area, the chase breaking off after a much like a police force time. operates only inside its c ity Resolved to Win, the previous limits. record-size- d drive, ran through U.S. spokesmen said comman- out March and was the allied Allied commanders threw out ders have ordered that the 90 reaction to the Communists' some former strategy to give battalions are free to chase the February Tet offensive that the troops of Complete Victory Communists anywhere they find drove into 36 cities and towns, U.S. spokesmen said the first unprecedented freedom to hunt them, no matter where the trail down the thousands of Commu leads. Military observers said two days' action of Complete Victory brought "light, scat tered actions" normal for the For System Improvement opening of a perrilla hunt. No casualty reports were given for the two days. In Resolved to Win, American forces suffered 105 men killed Am. Fork Sets Water Bond Vote April 30 Voters AMERICAN FORK of this community will go to the polls in a special bond election to be held Tuesday, Aprl 30, to raise $160,000 in general obligation bonds for a water distribution system improvement project. In order to repay this indebt edness in a period, the American Fork City Council voted this week to raise monthly water fee charges from $1.50 per month to $2.25, still far communibelow neighboring ties, councilmen claimed. This increase in water usage fees will permit the city to pay off the $160,000 in bonds within a period of 10 years, rather than 15 or 20 years, with a saving of some $52,000 in interest, according to Councilman William H. Blomquist, chairman of the water department. The department of Housing and Urban Development has already approved a grant of $127,050 for the water distribuar tion improvement project. The has sought to city council bond to raise the city share of funds for the project. The proposed project would include a perimeter belt water line and a well, which would be drilled to a depth of some 600 feet. The belt line and increased water would increase both un- derground water storage and water pressure. There has. been an evident need for more water pressure in various areas of the community in the heavy water use months. The proposed project would assure ample water for foreseeable residential and potential industrial growth, said and 922 wounded. In North Vietnam, U.S. planes continue their heavy bombard ment of supply lines in the southern U.S. said jets on 131 spokesmen missions Tuesday kept well below the 19th parallel as they have tor five days panhandle. in LDS wards flotilla of small boats that a Dunkirk survivor said reminded him of the armada of small boats that saved the British army trapped on the French beaches early in World War II. The Wahine (Polynesian for girl) came to rest on a reef a mile off Worser E ay and a half mile from the Pinnacles. Minutes after she capsized the winds died down and the sailors and yachtsmen who had braved the typhoon found their lot an easier one. Lifeboats broke loose and spilled their human cargo into the sea. Most aboard just jumped overboard, mothers clutching their children wrapped in life jackets. "I can desenbe it in one word horrible," said assistant pur. .. ; ser Raymond Forency. Ashore the hurricane smashed scores of houses, dropping a roof on a little girl who died By 2 a.m. Thursday Welling ton time (9 a.m. EST Wednesday) police said they had recovered 45 bodies and that 101 survivors were in hospitals. The typhoon which wreaked devastation in Wellington itself and killed at least one person in the city isolated the eastern harbor shore where bodies were being washed up on the sand. But for relatives fearing for those not yet confirmed as safe Scott gave no hope. "I am satisfied that no one alive was still floating in the water when darkness fell, he By United Press International said. "And that was seven hours Vice President Hubert IL , ago." Humphrey was getting together The 9,100-to- n ferry Wahine a campaign organization today had just arrived from Lyttleton for a presidential bid to be on the South Island, separated announced shortly perhaps next week. from North Island by wide Cook Straight, when she It was learned Tuesday that entered the harbor with 614 Humphrey definitely has decidpassengers and 10 crewmen ed to seek the presidency, and a aboard and crashed into "Citizens for Humphrey" camgroup of rocks known as the paign committee was in the Pinnacles. process of forming. Hole At WaterHne Its executive director is The vessel, de expected to be Kenneth M. signed originally as a troopship Birkhead, a top official with for the Korean War but delayed Citizens for in construction, suffered a before it folded when President gaping hole at her waterline. A Johnson withdrew from the towline from a tug helped free presidential race last week. her but then the typhoon winds Birkhead is already informalstruck and she foundered, ly at work on the Humphrey turning almost on her side. campaign and is operating from Men, women and children the same downtown office were thrown into or leaped into building where Sen. Robert F. the water but were saved by a (See HUBERT Page 4) Hubert Will Toss Hat In the Ring Johnson-Humphre- y King Laid to Rest After Unprecedented Rites; 150,000 March in Procession (UPI)-T- he body wagon, 40 abreast for mile upon Martin Luther King Jr., mile, also walked maids and the nonviolent apostle of mil- farmers and clerks. Dozens of lions of American Negroes, lay Negro garbage collectors from in a white marble crypt at the Memphis also walked in the of slave a former edge graveyard today. In a tribute unprecedented in city officials. Public meetings will be held the nation's history, King was buried Tuesday after a procesin the American Fork City hall on April 18 and 25, with sion of 150,000 government councilmen on hand to answer officials, diplomats, entertainers and private citizens who folquestions concerning the proj ect. Brochures are now being lowed him for the last time. A of work mules pulled the printed which will explain the pair entire project. This informa- - burnished coffin on a common ton will be available for all pale green farm wagon. "He is now in the hands of residents at the public meeteternal God," said the Rev. the ings and will also be distributed to each home in the communi Ralph Abernathy, a close friend Prize of the Nobel Peace ty prior to the April 30 bond Hunt for King's Slayer Widens Easter (Herald-UP- Resolved to Win left off. The first operation aimed at freeing Saigon of a guerrilla menace. The new drive aims at destroying those Communist forces. New Tactics will commemorate served at 7 a.m., at the church election. Christ's Resurrectio in serv- followed by an Easter breakSome churches will observe ices at their regular meeting fast at 8 a.m. in the parish hall. times. Easter music will preRegular worship services with Saturday with services such as with many ward Holy Communion will be held dominate, Easter Even or Easter Vigil observed the day Christ was in choirs and soloists preparing at 11 a.m. the tomb prior to the resur- special numbers. MEMPHIS, Tern. iUPI)-T- he ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL search for the killer of Dr. rection on Sunday morning. ST. MARK'S LUTHERAN CHURCH Martin Luther King Jr., extendOn Sunday some CHURCH Easter observance services ed to Mexico today. Police churches will conduct sunrise Maundy Thursday services for St. Mary's Episcopal Church sought a man who obtained a services along with regular will be conducted at 7:30 p.m., begins with the celebration of Mexican visitors permit here the worship hours. at St. Marks Lutheran Church Maundy Thursday at 8 p.m. At day before the civil rights The following is a schedule of in Prove Holy Communion will this service the last Holy Com- leader was slain. churches in the area for the be celebrated. munion of the year will be obA hitchhiker, fitting the Easter Week observance: On Good Friday evening at served. description of the assassin, was LATTER-DA7:30 p.m., there will be a SAINTS On Good Friday at 7 a.m., picked up in Joplin, Mo., a special there is the morning prayer and Tuesday night but police said The LDS Church centers its Tenebrae service, Easter observance on Easter candle light service. service. The the suspect had all but cleared A sunrise service will b ob Se CHURCHES Pag 4) himself. Sunday, and this Sunday all Prove and sur- ducted at various churches will observe the the area. Easter one of the world's largest, was wrecked in winds. Authorities fear the death toll will hit 150. Telephoto) Drive Opens In Saigon Area Churches Await Special Easter Services Churches in rounding areas Easter Season minating on COPY 10c PER Founders in Typhoon and punish violence mainly the bill minorities, would impose penalties of up to 10 years in prison or $10,000 for in Opponents repeated their ob- interfering with persons (See SENATE Page 4) jections that the measure took Q&&mF VtoUimj&r 10, 0)i Rescued as Vessel House-Senat- a final round of debate, Ray J. Madden, King, "a great representaof the downtrodden of all races," had fought for similar Madden told the legislation. House "the insult of housing discrimination contributes to social unrest and riots." ovoU Most of 744 Aboard without In Rep. said tive r PROVO. UTAH COUNTY. UTAH WEDNESDAY, APRIL tfgfl Preparing to vote to send thei bill to the White House, the away property rights and was House decided to consider the unconstitutional. Before the final vote, those bill as approved by the Senate who opposed accepting the without change. Senate - passed bill The House acted under even change planned a final try to tighter security than has been detour the measure to a e imposed during the past week conference committee of violence that followed the for amendments. slaying of Dr. Martin Luther Ban Housing Discrimination King Trcops still guarded the The bill would ban discriminaCapitol and visitors to the tion in housing in three stages, House galleries were required covering thj sale or rental of 80 to show and sip passes per cent of the nation's homes registers. il Fosses riJtLDS It also makes such acts as the murder King a federal crime. n ATLANTA of Di winner. Abernathy look over the reins of King's Southern Christian Conference when Leadership King feil from an assassin's bullet in Memphis, Tenn., last Thursday. It was the biggest funeral ever accorded anyone other than a President in the United States. The mourners included Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Mrs. John F. Kennedy, Senators Robert F. Kennedy, Edward Kennedy, Eugene Mcand Jacob Javits, Carthy former Vice President Richard Nixon, the governors of four states, dozens of diplomats mayors and other officials. Behind the creaking old farm ...... L. line. They paid tribute to the man who came to their city last week to lead demonstrations in a garbage strike (See KING Page 20) d y n.nr. -- m n -- M -- nr .. A TEARFUL MRS. MARTIN LUTHER KING, widow of the assassinated Negro leader, weeps as she listens to eulogies at Atlanta rite. She is the mother of four children. (Herald-UP- I Telephoto) |