Accused King Assassin Ray Appears in London Court
James Far Ray, accused of killing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was dragged into a London magistrate’s court and ordered held without bail on forged passport and gun charges. Extradition talks with the United States will follow, with a second hearing set for June 18.
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Tennessee
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Christine Keeler
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Contested Delegations Not To Hinder Connally
The credentials subcommittee of the State Democratic Executive Committee heard 14 contested delegation issues at a Dallas meeting. They aim to seat delegates aligned with Gov. Connally, who is expected to be Texas favorite son for president as 3,454 delegates prepare for the state convention. The subcommittee, chaired by Tom Gordon, did not rule yet and plans a ruling before the convention. Delegates from Baylor, Bexar, El Paso, Harris, Hunt, Kleberg, McLennan, Midland, Robertson, Tarrant, Travis, and Webb counties presented arguments on seating.
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Dallas
UPI
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Texas
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Abilene
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Baylor County
Bexar County
el Paso County
Harris County
Hunt County
Kleberg County
McLennan
Midland County
Robertson County
Tarrant County
Travis County
Webb County
Thomas F. Glover
California Senate votes to require presidential primaries
The California Senate approves a bill forcing all active candidates into presidential primaries in future election years, potentially shaping national delegate battles. If enacted, the move could set a trend for other states and heighten campaign costs and schedules nationwide. A similar Oregon model may influence broader adoption. the article notes prior primaries and key figures in U S politics.
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Washington
UPI
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Ronald Reagan
California
Oregon
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Adlai E. Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Kefauver
Barry M. Goldwater
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Rockefeller
Robert F. Kennedy
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
District of Columbia
Letter from Vietnam falls home after son's death
In Arvada Colorado a grieving couple receives a final letter from Marine Douglas B. Parsons, who died in Vietnam at age 21. The Bible holds a tape recorder and a Purple Heart he earned but had never mentioned. the message expresses faith, love for family, and a plea for courage amid loss.
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UPI
Vietnam
Lloyd Parson
Marine
Mom
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Victory In Vietnam Is Impossible Westy Says
Viet Cong rockets hit Saigon for the tenth day as South Vietnamese forces retake part of Cholon and the Viet Cong surrender in mass. Westmoreland called victory in a classic sense impossible while noting favorable trends and warning against expecting a quick Communist defeat. Casualties totaled 59 killed and 184 wounded. U.S. and Vietnamese forces suffered several dozen dead and wounded amid ongoing battles and refugee displacements.
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UPID
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William C. Westmoreland
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Nehi Bottling Sold to Shirleys in Childress Move
Dr Pepper Bottling Co of Childress buys Nehi Bottling Co in Childress. Charles Mack reports the sale due to his serious heart condition and plans to rest for at least a year. Mrs H W Shirley and son Joe W Shirley assume ownership and operation. Nehi began in Childress in 1927 by John R Scott, later run by Charles Mock and Roy Mock.
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Nehi Bottling Co
Charles Mack
Nehi
Dr Pepper Co
H. W. Shirley
Joe W. Shirley
Mock
Mary Helen
Fox Clinic
John R. Scott
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Charles Mock
Roy
Six Attend Democratic Convention From Childress
Six Childress Democrats plan to attend the State Democratic Convention in Dallas tomorrow. District Judge Charles Reynolds and County Judge Donald Black lead the delegation with John F. Robinson and Walter Lockhoof as delogates. Mrs Reynolds and Rev Emilio Alberta serve as alternates.
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Dallas
Charles Reynolds
Donald Black
John F. Robinson
Walter Lockhoof
Reynolds
Emilio Alberta
Joan Cheatheam Named New Miss Childress 1968
Miss Joan Cheatheam was crowned Miss Childress 1968 at the high school auditorium. Bev erly Finley of Quanah crowned her, with Nanya Horton of Wellington as first runner-up and Miss Con geniality. Other runners-up included Carol yn Chapman, Parti cia Thomas, and Carolyn Atkinson. contestants included Suzette Browning and Dianne Mayberry. Cheatheam, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Cheatheam, is a Wayland Baptist College sophomore and will compete in the Miss Texas Pageant in Fort Worth July 15-20.
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Beverly Finley
Quanah
Nanya Horton
Wellington
Thid
Carolyn Chapman
Particia Thomas
Carolyn Atkinson
Childress
Suzette Browning
Dianne Mayberry
Paducah
Judy Briley
Vickie Lee
Miss Cheatheam
C. J. Cheatheam
Wayland Baptist College
Plainview
Wayland
J. I. Bishop
Fort Worth
Politics As Usual To Have Slow Return
Washington UPI. After the Kennedy assassination the 1968 campaign loses momentum. Candidates will likely resume activity by June end but the spring primary energy may not return until the conventions in August. The June 4 California primary would have shifted to a backroom phase as party leaders and delegates are chosen.
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Arnold B. Sawslak
Washington
UPI
Robert Kennedy
California
Greenbelt Lake Rises Over Six Feet After Brief Rain
A brief rain with hail up to golf ball size hit the area around 2 45 PM. Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority reservoir level rose over 50 percent, from 8000 to over 12000 acre feet, with the lake up 6 13 feet. Reports from High Point cited cotton damage and widespread rainfall across the county.
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High Point
Greenbelt Municipal and Industrial Water Authority
Greenbelt
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H.ownsend
Kuhn
Childress
FAA
Herman West
Biddy
A. B. Clements
Kirtiodl Wine
Toda Tell
Aubrey Testerman
Accuse Brown of Beating Young Girl
Los Angeles police arrested Jim Brown after a woman, Eva Marie Bohnchin, 22, was found badly injured beneath his apartment. Brown faces charges of assault with intent to murder and battery against an officer. bail set at 12,500 dollars. Bohnchin was treated for a dislocated shoulder and head injuries. investigators said Brown and the woman have not spoken. Brown, noted NFL star and actor, previously faced acquittals in 1965 and 1967.
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UPI
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Cleveland Browns
Eva Marie Bohnchin
West Hollywood
Citizens Emergency Hospital
Los Angeles County-Uc Medical Center
Miss Bohnchin
Cleveland
Brenda Ayres
Miss Ayres
Vaught Rites Planned Today in Amarillo
Funeral services for Bernard G. Vaught 63 of Amarillo formerly Childress were set for 2 p.m. at M S Griggs Pioneer Chapel Amarillo with Rev W Winfred Moore officiating Burial will be in Llano Cemetery Vaught a Texas native who played on the Golden and Storm teams in the 1920s later played pro baseball with Amarillo in the Western League He was a retired foreman for K and Steel Co Survivors include his wife two sons three daughters a sister two brothers and 12 grandchildren
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Bernie) Vaught
Amarillo
Childress
M. S. Griggs Pioneer Chapel
W. Winfred Moore
First Baptist Church
Llano
Vaught
Sommerset
Texas
Winifred Krigbaum
Lubbock
Bernice Wheeler
First Methodist Church
Golden and Storm
K & Steel Co
San Antonio
S. Caroline
Glenn
Kenneth
Houston
Kenneth Austin
William Davenport
Kenneth Henderson
Kiigbaum
J. W
Harold
Veterans of World War I Meet Tonight at 7 30
The Veterans of World War I will gather at 7 30 p m tonight at the Veterans Building for their meeting.
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