Gun Curbs Bill Passed in House Amid Johnson Call for Broader Limits
The House approved a limited firearms control bill by 269 to 17 and President Johnson urged Congress to widen gun sale restrictions to cover rifles and shotguns. Kennedy’s amendment had sought broader measures, and the vote followed the RFK shooting tragedy. The Senate crime bill already included pistol and revolver sale limits.
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Plans Readied For Church Of God 79th International Convention
Plans announced for the Church of God 79th International Convention in June at Warner Auditorium feature Rev. James Earl Massey of Detroit as keynote speaker with sessions led by Dr. R Eugene Sterner and E E Walfram. About 25 000 attendees expected for mass meetings institutes and mission activities across June 17 23 with open services and a theme from Ephesians New Life in Christ. The program includes ministers from Detroit Sarasota San Bernardino and Charleston among others and marks the churchs return to the city since its first convention here in 1906.
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San ‘Sor Calif
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YMCA Summer Club Plans Outlined At Anderson YMCA
Anderson YMCA outlines summer activities with Summer Club open to members and non members. Morning options include gym crafts swimming and lobby games while afternoons offer fantasy programs. Non members pay a one day fee. swimming classes run for beginners intermediate and advanced at set times. Gymnastics and trampoline for ages eight and up occur on Mondays and Fridays mornings with an eight week, twice weekly course open to all.
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Civil Defense Funds Sought in Madison County Meeting
About 40 representatives from Civil Defense units across Madison County attended a county level meeting led by Eugene Yates of Anderson First Savings Bank. Officials from county towns and cities participated as funds of 7 750 tonnes were discussed for emergency readiness.
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Heat and humidity forecast for Indiana this Friday
The Associated Press reports continued hot and humid weather with rising humidity in Indiana. Temperatures are expected in the upper 80s to lower 90s with a 20 percent chance of rain and possible thunderstorms Friday night into Saturday. Reservoir beaches near Monroe may remain closed until July due to high water levels from flood control operations.
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Indiana
Weather Bureau
Monroe
French Strikers Resume Work Amid Harassment by Diehards
Paris returns to normal after 20 days of turmoil as thousands go back to work while small bands of strikers harass reform efforts. Subways resume on one line, seven bus routes blocked, students clash with war veterans at Normandy anniversary march. Michelin Clerget-Ferrand plant reopening delayed by pickets. Police clear occupiers from a site as industry stalls.
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Bank Heist in Paris Suburb Ducks 916000 Stolen
Two armed bandits robbed a northern Paris suburb bank after reopening from a two week shutdown caused by a nationwide airike movement. They escaped with 916000.
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Red Gunners Again Shell Saigon Near General Westmoreland Residence
Viet Cong rockets struck Saigon early Friday near General Westmoreland’s home as the city faced the 19th day of shelling in a campaign tied to Paris peace talks. A hospital and Tan Son Nhut air base were hit, with casualties reported including two women killed. Civilians killed 74 and wounded 333 so far. US battle deaths average 471 per week amid Rede Turn the Page coverage.
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Drownings Rise As Warm Weather Draws Hoosiers
Indiana sees three drowning deaths as warm spell brings locals to lakes rivers and quarries. Dennis Grove 18 of Bloomington drowns in an abandoned Monroe County quarry near Smithville while his 17 year old brother nearly drowns. Kent Parker 4 of Michigan City drowns at Washington Park Beach after swimming with friends. Sammy White 17 of Martinsville drowns in a water filled quarry south of Martinsville with companion David Armstrong 20. Alexander Jones 82 of near Glendale drowns in the East Fork White River. his body found downstream last week.
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Kennedy Returns Home as Nation Honors Fallen Leader
Crowds greet Robert F. Kennedy as his body returns to New York after a 45 hour flight from Los Angeles. His widow Ethel Kennedy, children Joseph and Robert Arthur, and other relatives accompany the mahogany casket from the plane, reviving memories of the Kennedy tragedy and the earlier Dallas loss. A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday.
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Orchestra Campaign Promotes Second Season at Anderson
The Committee on Friends of the Orchestra led by former Mayor Frank H Allis seeks support for the Anderson Community Orchestra 1988 69 season. Harald Lowe conducts four concerts opening November 2 with pianist Eugene Pridenoff as guest artist. May 17 features Takako Nishizaki violin, with a March 15 1968 pops concert planned. All programs except Messiah are in Anderson College Convocation Hall.
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Eyrth St
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Anderson College
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Hartford Bestival Orchestra
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Rudolph Serkin
Mieczyslaw Horaszowski
Therm
Curtiss Institute of Music
Charges Filed Against Youth In Auto Death
Formal charges on two counts were filed Thursday against a local youth in Madigan Circus Court over the traffic death of Donald Brinson of 1408 Ward St. Involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide were brought against 18 year old Jessie Jordan of 1915 Park Ave. Jordan is jailed under a 5000 bond. Brinson died after being struck along W 1th SL near Madison Ave near Madison County. Police said Brinson was hit by the car front and thrown to the rear deck. Funeral services for Brinson, an employee of Delco Remy, were held last Saturday.
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Johnson Proclaims Sunday Mourning For Kennedy
President Johnson declares Sunday a national day of mourning for Senator Robert F. Kennedy and asks Americans to unite in healing. He orders flags flown at half staff at government and military sites worldwide until after Kennedy is buried at Arlington. Vice President Humphrey delivers the Senate tribute, lauding Kennedy’s decency and dedication to peace.
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UPI
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Senate
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America
Sunny Heat Plans With Humid Inland Outlook
Forecast shows sunny warm and humid conditions today, with fair skies tonight. Saturday expected to be hot with highs around 86 to 93 degrees. overnight and early evening periods show continued warmth and light winds.
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