Kennedy badly wounded in attack as doctors report critical
Surgeons removed all but a fragment of a bullet from Senator Robert F Kennedy's brain and described his condition as extremely critical. The report followed the California primary where Thomas H Kuchel, the Senate's No 2 Republican, was toppled from office. A Dallas proposal to convert part of Polk Street into a parking and pedestrian area was recommended.
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In Our Town RFK Assassination Attempt Reactions
A RANDOM survey captures local shock disbelief and reflection on the nation's state after the attempted assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Citizens share their concerns about safety and politics in the aftermath.
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Dodger Don Drysdale Extends Scoreless Streak Record
Don Drysdale of the Los Angeles Dodgers extended a major league record with his sixth straight scoreless appearance. He announced he would take his regular pitching turn Saturday night as the Dodgers prepared for the next game.
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Weekend events span Vega to Palo Duro Canyon region
Weekend activities in the tdte region run from Vega to Palo Duro Canyon starting Friday. The piece notes a special legislative session began with focus on taxes spending and liquor law revision. Equipment is moved into Building 7105 at Amarillo Air Force Base for James Connally Technical Institute classes in Waco.
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Hall of Justice siege linked to civil rights protests
Attorney General Ramsey Clark faced two hours of protests by the Poor Peoples March as they demanded entry to the Justice Department. Speakers including Father John Groppi and Rodolfo Gonzalez denounced white America and urged action, while Clark and aides sat unmoved amid escalating threats. The piece places the incident in a broader critique of violence and law enforcement in America, warning that without restoring respect for law a dictatorship could arise.
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Premier Aldo Moro Resigns Amid Student Unrest
Haly's head of government Aldo Moro resigned Wednesday amid a political crisis triggered by student demonstrations. Municipal transport in Paris announced sub Way trains and buses would begin operations today as planned.
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Kennedy Remains in Extreme Critical Condition After Shooting
Los Angeles Senator Robert F Kennedy stayed in extremely critical condition twelve hours after surgeons removed air from his brain. A Jordanian native, Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, was identified as the shooter and held under high security as police traced the weapon. Kennedy Camp had just won California primary while his wife Ethel kept vigil and supporters gathered outside Good Samaritan Hospital.
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Gun Control Delays Cut House Refuses Senate Bill Risk
The House on Wednesday signaled it favors a broader crime measure passed by the Senate with gun provision focus but chose not to rush final action. The move slows progress on a major package amid debate over gun control elements and related provisions.
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Lake Festival contestant Lake Meredith event opens today
Lake Festival Donna Fulee shows water ski form as the annual Lake Meredith Festival begins today. A House Senate conference watered down the Kennedy shooting story follows.
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Chaos Hits Presidential Race After Kennedy Shot
The shooting of Robert F. Kennedy disrupts the 1968 campaign with rivals imposing a campaign pause. Humphrey Nixon Rockefeller also cancel appearances as Kennedy leads in AP delegate tabulations with 274. McCarthy and Humphrey trail in the race.
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Extra News Extra Special Extra Race to Print Forefront Kennedy News
Globe News Publishing Co printed its first Extra in 17 years as dawn broke on Wednesday. The Plains and New Mexico Daily News editions were already dispatched when editor Don Bovett and editors Kerr and Van Derveer learned of Senator Robert F. Kennedy's hooting. Revisions were ordered to include Kennedy’s story on pages one and two after retreating from Home Edition printing.
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Spy Plane Overdue in Pacific Search for YF12A SR71
NAHA Okinawa AP A high altitude recon plane and its pilot have been missing since Tuesday during a routine training flight The Air Force launched air and sea search concentrated about 600 miles south of Okinawa and 600 miles east of Manila North Vietnam claimed its antiaircraft guns shot down an American reconnaissance plane near Hanoi but gave no details
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