Kennedy conducts pilgrimage to Arlington grave of RFK Jr
Thousands throng Arlington National Cemetery as Senator Robert F. Kennedy Jr visits his father’s grave. Nearly 60,000 people pay respects amid heat and rain as Ethel Kennedy stands nearby during the somber moment.
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Ambassador Hotel
Beach Couple Honored on Golden Anniversary in Old Orchard Beach
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Mr and Mrs Leonard K Gray marked their 50th wedding anniversary with an informal reception at 32 Third Street on Saturday 5 to 7 p m. Their daughter Jane Hillery and son Vernon Gray hosted with bouquets and a money tree. The Grays wed June 7 1918 in Lowell Mass They lived in Worcester Mass before retiring to Old Orchard Beach. The couple were presented with yellow rose bud and carnation arrangements and many well wishes from friends and relatives.
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Marine from Biddeford among Vietnam war dead
Pfc. Raymond A Borduas USMC 20 of 165 Graham St Biddeford died June 4 1968 in Quang Tri Republic of Vietnam after one month in Vietnam His parents Jean Paul and Cecile Lemay Borduas of Biddeford survive with grandparents a brother and several aunts and uncles Funeral arrangements by Boldue Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford He attended St Louis High School class of 1968 and worked at Butler’s and Marmont Corp He joined the Marines August 23 1967.
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Ray Will Fight Extradition To America From London
James Earl Ray appeared in Bow Street Court in London and indicated he would fight extradition to the United States in the murder of Martin Luther King. Held without bail for June 18, Ray asked for court-appointed counsel while American officials pursued extradition. He had been on the run since King’s death in Memphis and was arrested at London airport while traveling under aliases. The case involves murder in Tennessee and federal civil rights conspiracy charges.
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New England Gun Law Battle at Governor Conference
The assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy shifts focus to a New England gun control dispute to be raised at the June 27 Governor’s Conference in Stowe Vermont. Massachusetts officials push stronger controls while noting lenient laws in neighboring states and a rising number of pistol permits at home.
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New Hampshire
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Kyros Tours Biddeford Saco Area for Constituents
U S Rep Peter N Kyros tours Biddeford Saco area visiting Maremont Corp Saco Tannery Allied Hampshire Wonderbar Steak House Westland Shoe Corp West Point Pepperell gate 2 45 p m and Maremont second shift 3 30 p m Sound Off on WIDE 6 30 7 30 p m and Biddeford Shopping Center 8 p m to late evening
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Chuckle Says Forgive Enemies to Naysay Them More
A short quip urges forgiving enemies as a way to irritate them, noting that such restraint provokes more annoyance in rivals. The lighthearted tip plays on social harmony and personal behavior.
Turn In Your Guns Movement Reaches New York
AP reports a nationwide gun control push after the Kennedy assassination. Officials groups and individuals call for stricter federal state and city laws. Citizens turn in firearms to police and stores halt gun sales while leaders urge decisive action.
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Ohio
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Marty Rosen
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