Kennedy Wins California Democratic Convention Votes
Sen Robert F Kennedy captured California 174 Democratic convention votes but was shot and critically wounded after claiming victory. The night saw Thomas Kuchel unseated by Max Rafferty as voting tech glitches marred results in Fresno Orange and San Francisco amid heavy Southern California turnout for Kennedy. Rafferty challenges Cranston in November while McCarthy led early then faded with Kennedy surging in the south.
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Kennedy Ballot Clash Pauses Campaign after RFK Shooting
After Robert F Kennedy was wounded in a shooting bid, rivals halted campaign events. McCarthy Humphrey Nixon Rockefeller also postponed appearances. Kennedy leads in AP delegate count with 2744, Humphrey 30842, McCarthy 23442.
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Blaze Rips Through Oak Hill Downtown, Men Battle Fire
Firefighters from three areas fought a blaze that engulfed four buildings in downtown Oak Hill West Virginia late Wednesday night. Flames shot 60 to 70 feet in the air as crews contained the inferno with no evacuation needed for the nearby downtown hotel.
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Morgantown Boy's Body Recovered From Cheat River
The body of David Core, 21, of Morgantown, was recovered Wednesday from the Cheat River near Albright, near the spot of a May 26 drowning. Core had been rafting with companion Carl Randall, who swam ashore.
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Italian Premier Moro Resigns Amid Socialist Pullout
Premier Aldo Moro resigned as head of Italy's 27th postwar government after Socialist partners left, toppling the center left coalition. President Giuseppe Saragat asked Moro and his cabinet to stay on for admin duties while a new premier is sought. Potential successors include Mariano Rumor and Emilio Colombo.
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Five Shot At Kennedy Rally Wounded Include Newsmen Officials
At a Los Angeles banquet hall after Senator Robert F Kennedy was shot, five bystanders were wounded. Among them were William Weisel a Washington DC based AB C manager and Paul Schrade a regional UAW official both listed in good condition after surgery. Elizabeth Evans Irwin Stroll Ira Goldstein and a third unnamed were also injured with varying non fatal wounds. A camera hit caused Patrick Thornton to suffer a scalp laceration.
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Withdrawal Detected as Viet Cong Pull Back Near Saigon
Allied command reported a general Viet Cong withdrawal from Saigon and surrounding areas after a month of fighting. Vietnamese rangers killed 21 in Cholon while government marines and navy boats trapped and killed dozens more attempting to flee toward the Gia Dinh suburb and Saigon River. An AP photographer noted enemy forces digging bunkers and facing ambushes as heavy fighting continued in Cholon.
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Kennedy in Critical Condition After Gunshot Surgery
In Los Angeles on Wednesday Senator Robert F Kennedy remained in extremely critical condition 12 hours after surgeons removed all but a fragment of a brain bullet. Police described the shooter as a young man with Jordanian heritage.
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Recovery Hope Dim For Bobby Kennedy
In Los Angeles doctors warn that Kennedy's brain injuries may threaten any chance of recovery. Surgeons report damage to the cerebellum mid brain and brain stem raising fears of a tragic outcome. The senator remains in extremely critical condition as his medical team monitors signs and tests continue.
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Trains and Buses Roll Again in Paris Strike Settlement
Paris transit resumes as unions report a large majority backing the settlement after 19 days of disruption. Subways and buses planned to restart with restoration cited as the result of long neg otiations. Rail and postal workers gradually return. Channel ports remain closed.
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