[Rarebooks] FS: Original Teletype Pages Covering the MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ASSASSINATION

[Charles Agvent]

[KING, Martin Luther, Jr.] [Martin Luther King, Jr.]. MARTIN LUTHER 
KING, JR. ASSASSINATION ORIGINAL TELETYPE PAGES. Group of original 
teletype dispatches dated 5 April 1968 covering the assassination of Dr. 
Martin Luther King, Jr. comprised of three pieces. 1. Third World News 
Roundup (8-1/2" x 28-1/2"). "A stunned nation reacts to the death of 
Martin Luther King ... President Johnson reacts by calling Negro leaders 
to the White House ... For the moment, at least, no one is sure which 
direction the Civil Rights movement of the nation will take." 2. Sixth 
World in Brief (8-1/2" x 34"). "Reaction to the slaying of Dr. Martin 
Luther King, Jr ... Some of it prayerful ... some violent.... Top 
stories of the hour from United Press International ... URGENT ... Black 
Power militant Stokely Carmichael has called for retaliation for what he 
called the 'execution' of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He told newsmen in 
Washington today 'our retaliation won't be in the courtroom but in the 
streets of America.' He said that negroes 'know they have to get guns.' 
... Senator Robert Kennedy chartered the plane for King's widow...." 
Goes on to include other headlines from around the globe, including the 
Vietnam War. 3. "REPEATING --- BULLETIN --- (Washington) (8-1/2" x 7"). 
President Johnson has proclaimed Sunday a national day of mourning for 
slain Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King." Scarce. Light, expected 
wear for these fragile items; paper yellowed. Very Good. (#021596)     
$1,500

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