U S Demands Extradition of James Earl Ray
The United States formally seeks the extradition of James Earl Ray, accused MLK assassin, with a June 27 hearing set in London under heavy Scotland Yard guard. Ray, 39, captured at a London airport, appears in Bow Street magistrates court amid forged passport and gun charges.
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Martin Luther King, Jr
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Senate Unit Passes Gun Control Bill
The Johnson administration's proposal to ban mail order sales of rifles and shotguns was approved by a senate judiciary subcommittee 9 to 0. The panel advanced the measure to the full committee as hearings on related gun control moves were scheduled for next week.
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Lords Reject Commons Order on Rhodesia Sanctions
The House of Lords defeated a Commons approved move for tougher trade sanctions on Rhodesia by 193 to 184 risking a constitutional clash. Sanctions remain in effect until July 8 per Commons vote, with the lower house retaining monthly reauthorization powers.
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Venezuela Frees Soviet Tug After Seizure Probe
Venezuela released the Soviet tug Zdonobor-Gromovoy seized in territorial waters last week for investigation by one of the nation's submarines.
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Iowa Severe Thunderstorm Watch Expanded Across Regions
The weather bureau issued a severe thunderstorm watch for a large Iowa area from Council Bluffs to Northwood and including Cedar Rapids, with threats of large hail and damaging winds through 7 p.m. Also covering parts of northeast Kansas and Missouri.
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French Workers Return to Jobs as Media Standoff Continues
Thousands resume work in France led by 65,000 Renault workers who voted to accept a union settlement. About 250,000 of 10 million strikers remain out, with major holds at government radio and TV. Prime Minister Pompidou to defend record in a national broadcast amid campus protests at the Sorbonne.
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Western Allies Meet to Oppose Travel Restrictions
West Berlin Mayor Klaus Schuetz met with U S British and French commanders to discuss countermeasures against East German travel limits to West Berlin. Allies vow to demonstrate close cooperation while East Germans quicken autobahn traffic and seek faster visa checks.
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Regrets Culver Procedure on Reservoir Issue
Iowa lawmakers clash over Coralville lake water level as Rep. Culver visits Coralville with Rep. Boland to discuss raising the reservoir. Rep. Schwengel says Culver did not contact him and notes the reservoir sits in Schwengel’s district. The gathering drew about 300 families at Coral Village camping grounds.
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Massachusetts
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Thant says both sides escalate Vietnam war and talks stall
U N Secretary General U Thant told reporters that both sides have escalated the war in Vietnam and warned the Paris peace talks will be deadlocked for a long time. He cited increased U S bombing of North Vietnam and Viet Cong raids on many cities causing civilian deaths.
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Ray Chooses Ex FBI Agent Hanes To Defend Ray
Former Birmingham mayor Arthur J. Hanes 51 has tentatively agreed to defend James Earl Ray in the King assassination case. Ray, in London on fugitive charges, seeks extradition to Memphis for trial. Hanes and his son plan to confer with Ray in Washington and London before preparing the defense.
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Police Are Victors in Gun Battle
An 18 year old Cedar Rapids youth was held in the city jail after a morning gunfight with police. Quincy Tobin of 821 Eighth Street SE faces four charges including attempted murder, breaking and entering, and carrying a concealed weapon. Officers pursued after Tobin fired at Patrolmen James Sliger and Oliver Walker near Shaheen's tavern and again at Detective Dutch Schultz, ultimately arresting Tobin after a chase and a spent shell fell from his hand.
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Eisenhower Shows Very Encouraging Recovery From Major Heart Attack
Washington AP report notes Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, making very encouraging progress after another major heart attack. Walter Reed bulletin says he slept comfortably with no chest pain. activities limited to brief family visits. Doctors caution it is too early to judge long term heart damage.
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Largest mass surrender in Vietnam war near Saigon
A company of communist troops surrendered in Saigon in the war's largest mass surrender, about half North Vietnamese, after house to house fighting by South Vietnamese marines. UPI reports capture followed "Open Arms" defector program and notes previous record near Hue.
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