James Earl Ray Arrested in London Flight From Portugal
Scotland Yard Det detectives arrested James Earl Ray at London Airport after a 65 day manhunt. He carried a loaded pistol and two Canadian passports under a false name, Ramon George Sneyd, and faced charges of possessing a forged passport and a firearm without a certificate. Extradition to the United States for murder charges in Memphis was planned.
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Surplus Commodities Distributed This Week
Surplus commodities will be distributed Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 217 Ave. A. Northeast. Persons obtaining commodities for others must have signed statements authorizing them to do so.
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Meeting Re sets for Childress County School Board
The Childress County School Board meeting, postponed due to a run-off election, is rescheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday. Board president Rowden Cordell announced the new time.
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Sorrowing Nation Bids Farewell to Robert Kennedy
The nation mourns Robert F. Kennedy aged 42 killed by an assassin. A funeral at St Patrick's Cathedral in New York was attended by President Johnson and leading candidates before his body was moved by train to Arlington National Cemetery near his brother John F Kennedy for burial.
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Kennedy’s Ted Faces Charge to Carry Family Torch
The Kennedy political torch passes to the last brother, Edward M. Kennedy, as he led the vigil at Robert Kennedy’s casket in New York. The era of family responsibility now rests on Ted, who survived a 1964 plane crash and has spoken of his sharpened philosophy.
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Raymond Pitman Dies at 67 in Denton
Raymond Anthony Pitman 67 of Denton died at Flow Memorial Hospital at 10 15 am Saturday. Funeral at Pearl Street Church of Christ Monday at 10 am with David Caskey officiating. Burial at Roselawn Memorial Park Denton. Former Tyler resident born Oct 31 1901 he lived near Denton 20 years and worked dairy in Childress with his father. He married Nora Harris May 23 1959 and was a partner in North Texas Electric Co. Survivors include his wife and 12 grandchildren among relatives in Houston Austin Pampa Scottsdale and Las Cruces.
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South Vietnamese Factional Fighting Roils Vung Tau
A gun battle erupted in Vung Tau between South Vietnamese troops and National Police following a government shakeup that ousted Maj. Gen. Nguyen Ngoc Loan. The clash occurred as Australian Prime Minister John Gorton visited and highlights Ky Thieu power struggle amid wartime rocket and mortar attacks in Saigon.
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HUD Advances Funds For New Hospital Here
The HUD will loan Childress Hospital District 600000 at 4.5 percent interest, enabling a 75-bed facility on 10 acres near Childress. Bonds would have carried higher costs. Hill Burton funds will match. Bids open June 18 at Childress County courthouse. construction must start within six months and finish within 15 months. Hospital Board meeting 7 p.m. Monday.
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Barnes Heads Texas Legislature Ahead in 1969
Texas politics center on Ben Barnes as he prepares to lead the 1969 Legislature. The 30 year old speaker will become lieutenant governor, with broad cross faction support in both houses. His pragmatism outpaces simple liberal or conservative labels and shapes the upcoming session.
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Showers Dapple Texas as Warm Weekend Prevails
United Press International reports scattered rain fell in Childress area with amounts from .10 to .30 inches in spots. Humidity and warmth lingered statewide with upper 80s to 90s and isolated 100s in the far southwest as dry, sunny intervals returned in many regions.
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Hazlewood asks Connally to open session for longer life terms
Senator Grady Hazelwood of Amarillo urged Governor Connally to convene a special session to pass a law extending life sentences to at least 30 years and to keep death row inmates from being commuted The measure would address the Supreme Court ruling on juror selection in capital cases and Hazelwood warned against releasing the 26 convicts He also suggested new trials if justified and indicated plans to introduce related bills once session opens Connally said no action on other topics until core issues like appropriations taxes and liquor legislation are settled
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Smith Will Back Connally Tax Plan in Senate
Lt. Gov. Preston Smith said he will not oppose Gov. John Connally's $127.2 million tax bill and will provide procedural support in the Senate. He declined to endorse the plan or propose new taxes, stressing it is the governor's bill. The House aims to send a tax measure to the Senate the week of June 17 as the Legislature writes the budget and considers liquor by the drink.
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Children Picnic Moves to Fair Park
Mayfield Harris hosts the annual children's picnic at 12 p.m. on June for youths under 16 free, with older attendees charged 1.50 per plate. The event outgrows Harris grounds and shifts to Fair Park with barbecue and drinks. Donations and help are welcomed. contact 509 Ave G Northeast or call 7-3838.
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Four Countries Cooperate in Catching Ray
The capture of James Earl Ray followed a photo comparison effort of more than 100 000 passport photos in Canada and Ottawa. Ray was arrested at London Airport after cooperation among the FBI the RCMP Scotland Yard and Portuguese authorities. The FBI launched the project in Washington after Kings Memphis stay on April 4.
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Inter-Party GOP Clash Cools in Texas
In Corpus Christi UPI reports and intra party friction cooled as Albert Fay appears set for easy re election as Republican National Committeeman. Dallas state chairman Peter O Donnell faced opposition during campaigning over the party’s preferred presidential nominee with Tower favored on the first ballot.
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Milan clashes with leftist protesters leave city center scarred
In Milan police battled left wing students and professors for three hours before dawn. Injuries occurred as cars burned and shop windows were smashed in the historic center. The disturbances followed hours of street violence and arrests.
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Milan
Italy
UPI
Dean's List Honor for West Texas State Student
Ronald Briley a West Texas State University sophomore in Canyon earned a spot on the Dean's Honor Roll with a 2.8 GPA last semester. He plans to attend summer sessions at the university.
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