James Earl Ray moved to Wandsworth Prison in London
Prison transfer under tight security places James Earl Ray, the King assassination suspect, at Wandsworth Prison after a court appearance on forged passport and gun charges. American authorities pursue extradition to face murder charges in the United States while Britain weighs speedier removal options.
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London
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
Wandsworth
Britain
Ray
Brixton
U.S
United States
Atlantic
King
Memphis
Tenn
Nashville
Buford Ellington
Tennessee
U.S. State Department
Bow Street Court
Ramon George Sneyd
Ronald Arthur Briggs
Missouri State Prison
Weather Wavers After Severe Rains In Kansas
Kansas forecasts call for fair conditions and mild temperatures through Wednesday after torrential rains and hail. The Weather Bureau reports two heavy rain regions from Riley County to the north border and from the Oklahoma line through Wichita to northeast Kansas, with 1 to 12 inches locally and hail up to golf ball size.
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Kansas
Weather Bureau
Riley County
Frankfort
Oklahoma Line
Wichita
Emporia
Intercepted Letter Notes May Turnpike Traffic Rise
An intercepted note from an election year mentions traffic on the turnpike rising in May compared to May 1967. The fragment suggests political context without detailing who wrote or who was referenced.
Police Bond and Fine Totals in May Report
The May activity report shows police bonds and fines totaling 935 dollars, with overtime parking penalties at 330.25 dollars and five month totals ending June 1 at 5,284. There were 1,186 parking meter tickets issued and 328 service requests, up nine from April. One felony arrest occurred, while misdemeanor arrests fell from 72 to 58. Eleven traffic injuries occurred, 28 accidents during daytime, and radar-assisted speeding accounted for three of 18 speeding arrests. Patrol mileage reached 11,590 and gasoline usage 1,020.6 gallons. The Humane Society section records 34 dogs picked up in May, 11 placed, 33 killed, and 9 on hand, with 13 dead animal pickups noted.
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Humane Society
Planners to Study Rezoning Application
The Veterans of Foreign Wars seeks rezoning of part of a tract at 1700 W Main for a new post home. The city planning commission will consider the request at tomorrow's 7 PM meeting in the Memorial building city commission room. Also on the agenda is review of a minimum housing ordinance in force at Iola.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
W. Main
City Planning Commission
City Commission
Memorial Building
Iola
Court Bows to Cop on the Beat
The Supreme Court rules that police may stop and frisk suspects without probable cause if they have reasonable suspicion, upheld by Chief Justice Warren. Justice Douglas dissents, warning of a march toward totalitarian police power and hydraulic pressures on constitutional rights. The decision emphasizes limits: outer clothing only and no “hunch” justification.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Earl Warren
Warren
William O. Douglas
Douglas
Switching mishap derails several cars in Santa Fe yards
A switching error in the Santa Fe yards near Main street at 4 a.m. derailed two tank cars and struck bunk cars, damaging a cement hopper and a box car. Estimated damage about 9,500 to cars and 200 to track. Emporia wrecker crews worked to clear the yard, with one tank car back on track by 1:30 p.m. Four-man crew led by engineer J. O. Taylor and foreman G. W. Wrestler handled the operation.
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Santa Fe
Main Street
Emporia
J. O. Taylor
G. W. Wrestler
Daytime Viet Cong rockets pound Saigon in major shelling
Rockets hit central Saigon during morning rush hour killing at least 19 civilians and wounding 106 as Viet Cong renewed heavy shelling. Toll since the campaign began 38 days ago rises to 128 dead and 519 injured.
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Saigon
Policewoman saves woman from 300 foot bridge fall
In Philadelphia a policewoman Patricia Baker seized a woman Mary Wallace who stood on the Henry Avenue Bridge over Wissahickon Creek. Baker, 29, was nearly dragged over the edge as bystanders aided in pulling them to safety. Wallace, 48, cited her husband’s ill health as motive for the act.
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Philadelphia
Patricia Baker
Mary D. Wallace
Henry Avenue
Wissahick
Creek
Mrs. Baker
Mrs. Wallace
New Moves Hinted In Paris Vietnam Talks Stalemate
In Paris a six day recess ends as U S and North Vietnam resume peace talks with no immediate breakthroughs expected. Harriman returns from the United States after Kenne dy funeral to discuss new ideas with Xuan Thuy. Le Duc Tho arrives as special counselor to Xuan Thuy and is expected to join the talks.
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United States
North Vietnam
Tne
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
Xuan Thuy
Hanoi
Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson
Cance
North Vietnamese Communist Party
le Duc Tho
Two Kansans Killed In Vietnam Action
The Pentagon said two Kansas soldiers were killed in Vietnam. Army Sgt Gaylord B. Hendrickson of Shawnee and Army Sgt Alfred McCullough of Salina died in action.
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Vietnam
Washington
Pentagon
Army
Gaylord B. Hendrickson
Mable R. Hendrickson
Shawnee
Alfred McCullough
Johanna K. McCullough
Salina
Paris Students Clash With Police Over Dead Boy
More than 1,000 students fought police in Paris's Latin Quarter after a student drowned in the Seine near Meulan. Demonstrations followed calls by the National Students Union as unions nationwide strike. clashes were limited but tear gas and concussion grenades used.
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Paris
Seine
Meulan
The
National Students Union
Time To Pay Taxes Near Second Half Deadline in 1967
Neosho county treasurer Don Harding reports June 20 as the last day for payment of second half 1967 taxes without penalty. Payments have been strong over the counter and by mail, with $2,050,000 collected to date of a $2,840,000 tax roll since the first half due date.
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Erie
Don Harding
Neosho County
Harding
Break-in on Main Street Reported Missing Cash Found
Police on routine patrol found a door open on Main Street and discovered $75 to $100 missing from a cash stash. The money consisted of $1, $5 and $10 bills. Entry appears to have been gained by cutting or breaking a glass panel, possibly with a glass cutter.
Traffic Fatalities in Topeka Log Shows June 20 1962 Count
Kansas traffic death log reports 24 hours to 9 am for June 20 1962 with 264 fatalities compared to 263 for the comparable 1967 period. Earlier figures noted as fatalities occurred but were not previously recorded.
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Topeka
Kansas
Violence Study Begun By Presidential Commission
Washington AP A presidential commission formed by President Johnson begins a yearlong study of violence in America and possible limits on campaigning contact with voters. Johnson named Dr Milton Eisenhower head the panel and asked Congress for subpoena powers and cooperation from major networks. The inquiry targets causes of lawlessness and the role of media and public communications.
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America
Johnson
White House
Congress
Robert F. Kennedy
California
Milton S. Eisenhower
Federal Communications Commission
New York
NBC
CBS
ABC
Lloyd Cutler
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