Ray linked to murder case in London arrest
MEMPHIS reports that James Earl Ray charged with killing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was identified in London under the alias Ramon George Sneyd. Ray previously used the Sneyd name and had been linked to a Missouri prison escapee. He was arrested June 8 at a London airport, about two months after King’s death in Memphis.
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Martin Luther King Jr
London
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Hanes
Ray
Sneyd
Missouri
King
Heavy Viet fighting erupts across Saigon region
In South Vietnam heavy ground fighting flared in the north as a coordinated shelling campaign hit U S and South Vietnamese bases. The U S American Division fought near Tam Ky with about 60 enemy killed by Tuesday afternoon. Civilians and soldiers died and wounded figures rose as Viet Cong shelling damaged Da Nang installations and allied posts.
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South Vietnam
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U.S
Tam Ky
Cial
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Diers
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North Vietnam
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Fist Regiment
Consider Many Running Mates Humphrey Says
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey says his choice of running mate depends on Edward Kennedy s wishes and views Kennedy has given no comment since his brother s assassination Democrats at the Governors Conference floated a Humphrey Kennedy ticket Humphrey says many Democrats could fill the spot He will not deal with George Wallace if neither major party wins a majority Rockefeller seeks GOP delegates in North Carolina McCarthy leads Nixon 42 34 in Harris poll while Humphrey 37 35 slips since June
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Humphrey-Kennedy
Cincinnati
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Kennedy
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George C. Wallace
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North Carolina
Eugene McCarthy
Nixon
Rhodes
Cincinnati Enquirer
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Enquirer
Man Steals Gun Shoots Two Dead
A man broke into a sporting goods store for a pistol and shells, then shot three people on a San Luis Obispo street. Victims are August Marsala 46 and Victor Cricco 52, both of Yonkers. Marsala's wife Evelyn Marsala 44 was wounded in the chest and wrist, in serious condition. Suspect William B. Duff 38 of Havre de Grace Md was arrested after a foot chase and is jailed on murder charges.
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Victor Cricco
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N.Y
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Evelyn
William B. Duff
Havre de Grace
Los Angeles
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Sperlo
Duff
Peole
Sperle
Dave Ethridge
Dave's Sports Emporium
House Debating Gun Law in Fast-Track Session
Washington AP The House opened an hour early to push final action on gun control. President Johnson’s bill bans interstate mail order sales of rifles and shotguns and over the counter sales to residents of nonadjacent states as lawmakers duel over amendments including licensing owners.
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Congress
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Texas
Rhodes Denies Nixon Backing in Unpledged Ohio
Gov. James A. Rhodes denies plans to back Richard Nixon for president. He says he remains uncommitted and has invited all candidates to address Ohio governors. Rhodes notes the delegation is uncommitted and that no decision will be made until caucusing at the convention.
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Sheraton Gibson
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Johnson
California
Ronald Reagan
Senate weighs air congestion bill amid delays and protests
The Senate pushes a bill to ease air congestion with more equipment and personnel as a parliamentary protest delays action. FAA chief David Thomas plans talks with PATCO amid warnings of possible flight cancellations and stricter crew limits. Mohawk Airlines warns of cancellations at month end. the Appropriations Committee advances a $919.6 million FAA funding measure.
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Mohawk Airlines
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PATCO
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House
Soviet withdraw from Czech border amid tensions
The Soviet Union pulled its last troops from Czechoslovakia after backing down on top level talks and agreed to conference with the Communist parties. Reports say Moscow may station 10 000 to 12 000 non Czech troops to bolster the western frontier while equipment and thousands of troops remain near Poland. Washington protested Soviet claims of U S meddling as Dean Rusk demanded explanations.
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Soviet Union
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Vakia
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Poland
Germany
Willy Brandt
United States
Washington
Dean Rusk
Anatoly Dobrynin
Fortas nomination sent to Senate panel amid clash over report
Sen Sam Ervin labeled a Justice Department memo on Abe Fortas propaganda and urged department officials testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The memo praised Fortas in contrast to Ervin and Thurmond questions, as the panel weighed Fortas and Thornberry nominations with no clear timeline for action.
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