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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1968
Page
3
Forecast calls for continued warm conditions in West Virginia with afternoon thunder showers. From southern Virginia through the Carolinas, widely scattered showers are expected, extending to southern Florida, California, and the southwestern region as the day progresses.
Weather outlook covers multiple regions with general trends. West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania expect warm, humid conditions with above normal highs around the mid 80s to 90s and scattered showers or thundershowers. Northern states show cloudiness with some rain in parts of the weekend. Coastal areas like San Francisco and Seattle anticipate cooler, showery or cloudy conditions.
Saigon endured intense shelling with 97 civilians killed and 368 wounded since May 5. Rockets struck near Westmoreland's Saigon hotel as he traveled from Washington, and a hospital, church, and homes were damaged. Government claims show rounds near Cholon and DMZ area clashes leave Marines with enemy and American casualties. The Air Force revealed a major rescue of a 27 year old Navy flier amid heavy antiaircraft fire in North Vietnam.
The grand jury returned the indictment as Sirhan Sirhan faced the court amid tight security. Attorneys discussed preferred private counsel while the judge instructed the jury and cameras were barred. Newsmen filled the room as the three day proceeding closed with the Air Force reporting wartime losses and witnesses detailing the Kennedy assassination context.
The victim, Lemon, 510 Venable Ave., reported meeting a man at B and J Grill on Court Street about 2:30 am Friday who asked for a ride to his sister’s home. In an alley near Fourth and Fifth streets the man struck Lemon with a rock, beat him, and stole either $85 or $40. Witnesses and officials described the suspect’s nervous demeanor and the ensuing investigation. Hospital reports note a bullet fragment removal from Kennedy’s brain and testimonies from witnesses including Paul Ziffren and Dr. Noguchi as the grand jury proceeded.
Five Charleston residents received degrees from Washington and Lee University. Charles H. Capito Eric P Mantz Louie A Paterno George A Ragland and Andrew L Blair Jr share the list, with details of their parental addresses noted in Lexington Virginia. The report lists family origins and addresses of each graduate.
Two Charleston residents, Robert L. Kohlbecker and Stephen M. Zekan, were named to Wheeling College's Dean's List. The piece details funeral rites for Senator Kennedy, a tribute dinner for Rev. James Austin, and the college registration schedule and activities surrounding the Washington march and Resurrection City event.
Two youths from Cinco face a Wednesday hearing before Justice of the Peace Larry Asbury on grand larceny charges. Roger Butts, 18, and Robert Elmore, 19, were tied to a high speed chase from Malden 90 DuPont City. Butts drove a stolen car owned by Kenneth Thomas. other youths, including an 11-year-old and a 14-year-old, were in the vehicle. Deputy Jim Chadwick and Clyde Flowers reported the arrest and note additional charges of driving without a license and reckless driving. The case will be referred to county juvenile court.
Gov Husett C Smith announced that a third state department, the Department of Veterans Affairs, with 46 employees, was added to Civil Service. Earlier additions extended Civil Service to 132 employees in the Departments of Labor and Insurance, bringing total covered state employees to about 7,60.
Crowds mourn and institutions close while flags fly at half staff after the assassination of Robert Kennedy. Rose Kennedy visits St Patrick’s to pray for her son as Jacqueline Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy share grief near the casket. the Kennedy family, including Caroline and John Jr., attend a private mass and honor the fallen leader.
Ford Motor Co announced a recall of 3 260 buses built on 1968 chassis to inspect power brake boosters for possible defects. One failure reported without injuries, letters sent to owners in US Canada and overseas for return to dealers for inspection and possible booster replacement.
State and county authorities seized five slot machines and 14 tip boards from the Moose Club in the 3000 block of Kanawha Boulevard by court order. The devices included nickels dimes and quarters and produced $198.70. Steve O’Neill, club secretary, was arrested for keeping or exhibiting gambling tables and devices and pleaded guilty to a two year probation.
The NAACP will hold its monthly meeting at 3 30 p m Sunday at the Metropolitan Baptist Church at Court and Donally streets The Rev Ronald Talkington associate minister of St Mark's Methodist Church will be the speaker The program is sponsored by the Capitol City Civic Club
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church will hold a High Mass at 11:45 a.m. today for the repose of the soul of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The church invites the entire community to join in expressing sympathy to Kennedy's family.
West Virginia residents named to Virginia Tech winter quarter dean's list include Ann K. Burton of Charleston and numerous others such as Arthur G. Tucker of Beckley and John D. Light of St Albans among 20 plus recipients. Colleges record their achievements across Beckley Bluefield Charleston Dunbar Lewis Parkersburg Pineville St Albans and Williamson.
Mercersburg Pa. graduates include Robert R. Hills and William K. Bush. Hills is son of Dr. and Mrs. H. M. Hills Jr. of 1 Rock Ledge Dr. in Charleston West Virginia. Bush is son of Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Bush of 917 Ridgeway Rd. in Charleston West Virginia.
Humphrey and McCarthy move to pause campaign activity after Kennedy's death. Humphrey aides describe a friendly tone and plan a nationwide moratorium at least through June 18 New York primary. McCarthy to deliver first speech since Kennedy’s death next week in New York at Fellowship of Reconciliation dinner. Both candidates attend Kennedy funeral today in New York. Mrs. Humphrey travels from Minnesota. campaign offices cut back but not closed.
Bayard Rustin resigns from a key role in the Poor People's Campaign. Sterling Tucker, named to replace him, declines to commit, leaving leadership and tactic questions unresolved ahead of the June 19 Solidarity Day march. Tucker needs more time to decide if he can disengage from prior commitments.
The National Association of Retired Civil Employees will hold a meeting at the North Charleston Recreation Center at 1 p.m. Tuesday to plan the annual picnic on July 9 at Little Creek Park in South Charleston.
In Warsaw the party newspaper Tribuna LRG notes overall crime falling while juvenile delinquency climbs rapidly. It cites 4,355 minors ages 7 to 17 breaking laws last year, up 636 from 1966.
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