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Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1968

Page

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De Gaulle proposes plan to solve France's problems

The president Charles de Gaulle proposed Friday night a solution to France's problems. The story notes Page 1 coverage of his plan and political context. The article also mentions a woman in a polka dot dress sought in connection with the slaying of Senator Robert F. Kennedy who surrendered to Los Angeles officers Friday. It also notes Kennedy's death left more than 300 Democratic National Convention delegates unsure of their choices.

Charles de Gaulle France Robert F. Kennedy Los Angeles

Daws and Canyon Relief Map Dedication Planned

Perryton and Spearman seek temporary injunction to bar High Plains Natural Gas Co from presenting to the Texas Railroad Commission on higher rates. Borger hosts Meredith Festival in the Aluminum Dome as two days begin. Amarillo Cerebral Palsy Board to file a second Hill Burton request for 212,703 dollars for a 300 patient rehabilitation center after November.

Perryton Spearman High Plains Natural Gas Co Texas Railroad Commission Borger Meredith Nas Our Town Amarillo Cerebral Palsy Board Hill Burton

Severe Texas Storms Hit Much of State With Hail and Damage

Storms raked Texas for a second day with severe weather warnings across the north and central regions. Odessa reported very heavy hail and damage to windows roofs and cars, while other areas including the Panhandle Wellington and Dalhart saw strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Police said hail reached golf ball size and rainfall in Odessa totaled .70 of an inch in 40 minutes after 7 p.m.

Associated Press Texas Weather Bureau West Texas Louisiana Line Marshall- Jefferson Longview Wichita Falls Texas Panhandle Kansas Oklahoma Panhandle Amarillo Odessa Texas Department of Public Safety

Polka Dot Girl Identified in Kennedy Slaying Inquiry

Kathy Fulmer a 19 year old Los Angeles resident was identified by Sheriff Pitchess as the polka dot dress girl linked to the Robert Kennedy slaying investigation. She said she does not know Sirhan B Sirhan who was indicted for murder.

Los Angeles Robert F. Kennedy Peter J. Pitchess Pitchess Sirhan B. Sirhan Grand Jury Kathy Fulmer Miss Furman Allpoints Sirhan

Thousands Pay Homage to Kennedy at St Patrick's Cathedral

Robert F. Kennedy lay in state all day at St Patrick's Cathedral drawing mourners from all walks. Doors stayed open past 10 p.m. to accommodate the crowd as families, dignitaries, and ordinary citizens filed past the catafalque and prayed. The dead senator’s body would later be moved to Arlington National Cemetery for interment after funeral services in Washington.

New York Robert F. Kennedy St. Patrick’s Cathedral St. Patrick's Washington Arlington National Cemetery John F. Kennedy Robert Kennedy Kennedy St. Patrick's Cathedral Arthur L. Alarcon L.E. McKee Mr. McKee

Kennedy Funeral TV Coverage Planned by Local Stations

TV coverage of Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s funeral services will be split between KGNC-TV and KVIL TV. KGNC will air the mass from early morning until 11:30, KVIL will cover the train trip to Washington until 3:30, then KGNC returns for graveside services from 3:30 to midafternoon as crowds endured frigid conditions outside the cathedral.

Robert F. Kennedy Kgnc-Tv Kvil TV New York Washington KGNC

Sirhan Is Charged in RFK Slaying Indictment

Los Angeles County grand jury indicts Sirhan Bishara Sirhan for murder in the RFK assassination and adds five counts of assault with intent to commit murder. He faces arraignment in a high security jail. The case followed Kennedy’s victory speech in California.

Los Angeles Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Robert F. Kennedy Central Kennedy California Superior Court

Thunderstorms Reported Across Panhandle Friday Night

A series of thunderstorms moved through the Panhandle with a severe warning for nine eastern counties. Shamrock led with 1.50 inches and pea-size hail, while Wellington had 0.02 inch and Clarendon Memphis only a trace. Tucumcari on the far west recorded a trace with light hail.

Panhandle Shamrock Wellington Clarendon Memphis Tucumcari

Tragedy Forces Delay in Liberal Murder Trial

Moses Blackwell, 41, charged with the April 14 fatal shooting of George Baker Jr., 28, had his first degree murder trial continued to November 12 after defense lawyers cited national violence and unrest. County attorney Sam Riggs Sr. did not oppose the postponement to avoid reversible error. District Judge L L Morgan dismissed a special jury panel summoned after the term's regular panel neared exhaustion amid ongoing murder trials.

Kan Moses Blackwell George Baker Jr Sam Riggs Sr Kerry McQueen Robert F. Kennedy Martin Luther King L. L. Morgan

De Gaulle proposes third solution to France’s social crisis

President Charles de Gaulle on radio and TV outlined a third way mixing worker participation in profits and management to avert capitalism or communism. While most labor and opposition reacted angrily, many workers returned to jobs after a major general strike wound down, though Renault and metallurgy strikes continued and street clashes erupted in Brittany and Paris.

Paris Charles de Gaulle France de Gaulle Renault Automobile

Westmoreland condemns Saigon rocket attack as propaganda

General William C Westmoreland returned to Saigon after the capital endured its worst rocket barrage in five weeks The Viet Cong fired 16 rockets killing 25 civilians and wounding 43 Westmoreland said the shelling was indiscriminate and not militarily significant and that it aimed to grab headlines His departure from Vietnam to become Army chief of staff was noted with expectations the Viet Cong would continue shelling Saigon

Saigon William C. Westmoreland Westmoreland Washington

First Woman Dies After Heart Transplant in Dallas

Esther Matthews, 41, a Dallas housewife and the first woman heart transplant recipient, died at Parkland Hospital four hours and 45 minutes after surgery began. Donor was Bobby Wayne Blocker, 26, from Euless. Blocker was in a car crash that killed three others. he left a wife and two children.

Dallas Tex Parkland Hospital Esther Matthews John Matthews Bobby Wayne Blocker Euless Fort Worth Blocker

Philippine ship sinks after collision near Shizuoka

A Philippine vessel collided with a Japanese tanker off Shizuoka early Saturday and faced sinking danger. All 50 crew members were rescued according to the Maritime Safety Agency, while the ship Tos Babado Santos was reported sank.

Tokyo Shizuoka Japan Maritime Safety Agency Tos Babado Santos

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