Accused Slayer of Dr King Arrested in London
James Earl Ray, the fugitive accused of slaying Dr Martin Luther King Jr, was arrested in London as he tried to fly to Belgium. Scotland Yard took him at London Airport for charges of false Canadian passport and concealed weapon, with extradition expected on murder charges. The arrest followed a two month manhunt spanning the US, Canada, Mexico and parts of Europe.
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James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
London
Belgium
FBI
Scotland Yard
Ray
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Justice Department
Coretta King
New York
Robert F. Kennedy
Cannon Row
King
Memphis
Tenn
Parties Forge Ahead This Week In Presidential Nominating
Washington reports both major parties push forward with primaries and conventions. Illinois holds a Tuesday primary and Texas conventions, with New York looming as its delegates shift. Delegates total rise to 1005 GOP and 2028 Democratic. Illinois, South Carolina and four Senate seats also on ballot.
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Robert F. Kennedy
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Texas
New York’s
Empire State
Kennedy
Miami Beach
Chicago
GOP
Senate
South Carolina
Ernest Hollings
John Bolt Culbertson
Greenville
S.C
Hollings
Viet Cong Shell Saigon Spares Central District in Weaker Overnight
Viet Cong shells hit the 8th Precinct on Saigon’s southwestern edge wounding two policemen while central areas were spared for the first time in six days. Across the country, U.S. Fifties and B52s carried out missions, and casualties rose to 196 civilians killed and 672 wounded in five weeks of the peace talks drive.
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U.S
Hanoi
Paris
United States
North Vietnam
U.S. Air Force
North Vietnamese
Panhandle
Crowds Pay Tribute as Kennedy Train Makes Its Long Plunge
Crowds along a 225 mile route salute the Kennedy funeral train. At Newark and Wilmington workers, a private family car procession, and Ethel Kennedy greet mourners. Robert F Kennedy’s children and Eunice Shriver meet onlookers as Edward Kennedy thanks the crowds.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson Expresses Condolences Over Saigon Toll
President Johnson sent a note of condolence to South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu after a U S helicopter rocket strike in Saigon killed six South Vietnamese officials. The message expressed distress, prayers for the families, and hope the incident would not drive a wedge between allies.
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Johnson
Nguyen van Thieu
U.S
Thieu
Two Killed Waiting For Funeral Train in Elizabeth
In Elizabeth New Jersey two people waiting to glimpse Sen Robert F Kennedy train were killed when swept from the platform by a northbound train as spectators surged across tracks. Five others injured including a 3 year old granddaughter. both victims from Elizabeth. A Trenton youth was badly burned after brushing a live wire while trying to see the procession.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Washington
Thomas C. Dunn
Trenton
John Curia
Antoinette Severini
Kennedy Buried At Arlington In Late Night Service
Robert F Kennedy was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery beside his brother John after a solemn night service attended by President Johnson, dignitaries, and a cross section of Americans. The funeral followed days of national mourning, with John Glenn receiving the folded flag and Edward Kennedy accepting it for RFK’s widow.
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Robert Kennedy
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Joe Kennedy
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Sargert Shriver
U. S
France
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Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
Ncmass
John F. Kennedy
White House
Johnson
Majestic St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Resurrection City
Potomac River
Robert Francis Kennedy
Los Angeles
National Park Service
Arlington
Joseph III
John Glenn Jr
Kennedys
Classifieds Section Snapshot From Local Paper
A brief reading shows the paper’s layout across sections such as Classifieds, Business, Farm, Sports, and Society. It highlights local topics including Family Law, Mine Safety and Welch, with Tazewell Talk and Church pages noted.
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Clintwood
Welch
Tazewell
Prosecutor Bars Public Statements in Sirhan Case
Los Angeles prosecutors vow to curb comments that could affect the murder case against Sirhan Bishara Sirhan. District Attorney Evelle Younger says officials must avoid statements likely to harm the state's proceedings as Sirhan remains jailed with high security. Judge Alarcon set June 28 for plea proceedings. diary notes drawn criticism from Mayor Yorty over disclosures.
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Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Dist
Atty
Evelle J. Younger
Sirhan
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Superior Court
Arthur L. Alarcon
Younger
Sam Yorty
Pasadena
French Strike Settlement Amid Inflation Sign
Paris reports show a 10 percent bread price rise as inflation tightens the settlement of ongoing strikes. Wage hikes of 13 to 15 percent add to payrolls while parties prepare for National Assembly elections on June 23 and 30 with De Gaulle seeking national unity. ORTF staff remain on strike for news freedom as Citroën resumes partial work and Paris mail sorters join local hours dispute.
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National Assembly
Charles de Gaulle
Organization de Radio Et Television Francaise
ORTF
Citroen Auto
Wrong Girl Questioned In Slaying Of Kennedy
Los Angeles police questioned Sandy Serrano after she said a girl in a polka dot dress ran from the Ambassador Hotel where Senator Kennedy was slain. Kathy Fulmer, a dancer, was also questioned and released as officers sought the right person.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Sandy Serrano
Kennedy
Kathy Fulmer
Sheriff's Offices
Miss Serrano
Miss Bulmer
Ambassador Hotel
California
Fulmer
Serrano
Peter J. Pitchess
Miss Fulmer
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Cong
Ban Me Thuoat
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Ban Me Thuot
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Little Red Harbor
Newark
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Federation of the Democratic and Socialist Left
Edgar Pisani
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