Sirhan Begins Kennedy Murder Trial Amid Heavy Security
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan faced a high security start in Los Angeles for the Kennedy murder trial with defense motions likely delaying proceedings. Attorney Grant Cooper argued for possible postponement while grand jury questions loom. two weeks of jury selection and two months of evidence are expected with 200-plus witnesses anticipated. Sirhan pleads not guilty though insanity is not claimed. diminished responsibility offers a potential lesser penalty but death remains a possible outcome.
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Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara
Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Grant B. Cooper
Cooper
U.S
Russell Parsons
Friars’ Club
Kennedy
Ambassador Hotel
California
Hall of Justice
Shotting
Herbert V. Walker
Los Angeles Criminal Division
Walker
Daryl Chessman
David N. Fitts
Lynn Compton
John Howard
District Attorney's Office
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Parsons
Emile Zola Berman
New York City
Condon UFO Report Set to Downplay Extraterrestrial Link
A secret Air Force financed two year study led by Dr Edward Condon will report no scientific evidence that flying saucers are visitors from another world while not disputing the possibility of intelligent life. The 1000 page report checks claims by scientists and private groups that saucers are alien craft. The study funded by 500000 dollars was turned over to a National Academy of Sciences panel for appraisal before release.
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Washington
Associated Press
Earth
Air Force
Edward A. Condon
University of Colorado
National Academy of Sciences
Academy Committee
Condon
U.S. National Bureau of Standards
Space
National Investigations Committee On
House Space and Astronautics Committee
William F. Ryan
D-N.y
James E McDonald
University of Arizona
Institute of Atmospheric Physics
Colorado
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Science Foundation
Journal ads boost returns in Green Quart bottle plea
Response to a plea for Green Quart bottles was strong with journal ads driving measurable results. The notice highlights effective advertising and community engagement yielding positive outcomes.
Stephens Tilt Postponed In St Louis Setup
The St Louisens game at Steve White Gym is postponed to Wednesday at 7 p m local officials say Rumford reported 12 inches of snow today and continued snow at press time in that city.
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St. Louisens
Steve White
St. Louis
Rumford
Today's Chuckle There is one good thing about people who ignore you
A light humor item notes that the only positive aspect of being ignored is the absence of ill guidance, delivering a wry observation on social behavior.
Reagan Urges Hard Policy Changes in State of the State
Governor Reagan in the State of the State message calls for tougher campus disturbance penalties for students nonstudents and faculty while proposing a substantial income tax reduction. He notes the plan aims to aid middle income families affected by earlier tax hikes.
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Sacramento
Calif
Ronald Reagan
California
Lebanon Premier Yafi Resigns as National Coalition Talks Begin
Premier Abdullah Yafi submitted his resignation amid Israeli raid fallout and criticism over Beirut airport security. President Helou had not yet accepted. Reports say lawmakers seek a national coalition and a possible Rashid Karami premiership amid tensions with Israel and guerrilla actions. France cut military deliveries to Israel amid the wider Arab-Israeli conflict. Israel announced a $2.24 billion budget with 17 percent for defense and a special reserve.
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Associated Press
Abdullah Yafi
Lebanon
Beirut
Charles Helou
Yafi
Rashid Karami
Camille Chamoun
U.S
Israel
Sidon
France
Washington
Charles de Gaulle
Israeli Defense Ministry
Mordechai Bar-Kai
Parking meters removed for winter in Biddeford
Mayor Leo R. Lemire says the city street department will take out parking meters for the winter due to frequent repairs after snow plows and skidding damage. About 30 meters have been damaged in two years and replacement costs can reach $100 each. One hour parking bans will be enforced where meters are removed. Police will enforce the ban.
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Leo R. Lemire
Lemire
Ky Denies Making Proposal To Split Peace Talks
Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky denied authoring a plan to divide Vietnam peace talks into three sections. He said the plan was under consideration by Saigon, with Thieu approving suggestions. Paris reports said talks could include US, South Vietnam, North Vietnam in Paris on military questions, and Saigon and Hanoi perhaps on a neutral ship or in Saigon for internal affairs.
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Saigon
Thieu
South Vietnam
National Security Council
Epee
United States
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Johnson
NLF
Viet Cong
Nguyen Thanh le
Nixon
Henry Cabot Lodge
W. Averell Harriman
U.S
Biddeford Considers Single City Assessor Measure
Lemire asks Biddeford council to establish a single city assessor to depoliticize property valuation and ensure fair tax distribution. No action taken. council to vote on the proposal later. Also approved are $50 000 tax collector and treasurer bids, solicitor duties, and a no parking ban on several streets to align with new traffic lights. Central Maine Power applied for new poles. bank designated as city depository. archive society officer changes noted.
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Biddeford
Leo R. Lemire
Lemire
First National Bank of
Iddeford
Louis N. Lachance
Roberts
Main Street
Elm Street
Pool
Central Maine Power Co
Saco Council approves fleet insurance hike and new appointments
The Saco City Council approved a fleet insurance package costing 11 383 for the year, more than double last year’s 4 800, with 9 976 for the primary contract and 1 407 extra for coverage. Insurance agent Robert Shaw blamed higher rates on poor accident history and noted limited interest from seven American firms and Lloyds of London. Council also made multiple appointments, granted funds to the Maine Publicity Bureau, allowed square dancing at City Hall, and approved various municipal measures including flood of a skating rink and a new dead end sign.
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Saco
Robert Shaw
Everett G. Forrester
Shaw
Lloyds’ of
London
Maurice Ross
Stephen Polackwich
Philip L. Cartier Grenville Arsenault
T. Curran
Charles F. Gilpatric Jr
Paul E. Reay
Maine Publicity Bureau
Saco Valley
Uare
Berton K. Braley
North Street
Alvin Aaron
Clark Street
Wood Avenue
Biddeford-Saco Water Co
Stockman Avenue
Collenge Avenue
Upper Main Street
Lower Main Street
Wetlands Control Board
New England Factory Decline Despite Service Industry Growth
A US Labor Department report shows 1968 job gains in New England mainly in services while factory jobs fell. It notes weak shipbuilding, mixed transport equipment results, rising living costs in Boston, record 1968 weekly wages in Connecticut and Massachusetts, and a cloudy manufacturing outlook tied to federal spending and Vietnam War factors. Maine posted the lowest regional wage.
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Boston
US Department of Labor
New England
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Maine
Lin Piao Designated As Maos Successor
AP reports a Fukien province Red Guard paper published a draft Chinese Communist party constitution naming Defense Minister Lin Piao as Mao Zedong s successor The draft says leadership is elected by democratic consultation and elections if adopted by the 9th Congress and authenticating is unclear The claim centers on a potential historic first path to leadership succession within the party
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Red Guard
National Congress
Lin Piao
Mao Tse-tun
Communist Party
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