Kennedy Dies After Shooting In California
ARLINGTON BURIAL PLANS FOR RFK Seventy one year after his brother John, Robert Kennedy, 42, died from the assassin’s bullet. His wife Ethel at his bedside, he died at 1 44 a m PDT. His body to be flown to New York for lie in state at St Patrick’s Cathedral Friday and burial Saturday at Arlington National Cemetery near his brother. The nation mourns as and President Johnson proclaims a day of mourning. Sirhan Bishara Sirhan is held on bail for a court appearance.
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7 200-Volt Shock Penelec Rider Killed Here
A 29 year old Pennsylvania Light Company lineman James L Scholton of Corry was pronounced dead at 9 45 a m today after contact with a 7 200 volt line on Random Road He was working atop a pole with a hotstick when the accident occurred fellow workers lowered him about 20 feet with ropes and he had a burn on the back of his fingers Utah Jackson performed mouth to mouth resuscitation at the scene Penelec safety officials investigated the fatality the first for the company here in about 17 years Scholton leaves a wife and four children funeral arrangements are being made in Wesleyville with details to be announced tomorrow
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Death Hits Kennedy S Candidacy in 1968 Dem Race
Washington AP reporting that Robert F. Kennedy has died, removing the chief challenger to Hubert H. Humphrey for the Democratic presidential nomination. The year 1968 turns toward an uneven race between Humphrey and Eugene McCarthy as Kennedy’s death reshapes primary and nonprimary battles. Humphrey’s allies note his delegate lead built in nonprimaries, while Kennedy and McCarthy contested primaries. Campaigning is paused amid shock and uncertainty.
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Fifth In Five Years Ethel Kennedy Now Thrust Into New Role
AP report traces a pattern of widowhood after high profile assassinations. It surveys Myrlie Evers, Jacqueline Kennedy, the Oswald widow, Coretta King, and Ethel Kennedy, noting how most chose public roles or private retreat. The piece frames Ethel Kennedy’s evolving public influence following Robert Kennedy’s death.
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State Woman Forces Road Repair After Letter to Representative
Mrs. Ralph Lindsey of Corry, Pennsylvania, won a road repair fight after emailing Rep. Forest Hopkins about Lindsey Hollow Road. Secretary of Highways Robert Bartlett directed Franklin district engineers to fix the failing route this summer, with Erie County highways chief Elmer Bolte backing the effort as weather allows.
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Snowy haired man sought after child incident in town
Police seek a man with snowy white hair driving a late model light green Thunderbird after he offered a surrendering snack to a boy yesterday afternoon near 63 Snyder Circle. Mrs Downer reported the encounter at 3 20 pm prompting officers to patrol areas where youngsters gather while they investigate.
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Johnson names 10 member panel to probe violence
President Johnson announced a blue ribbon 10 member commission to study the causes of U.S. violence and to seek medical and social science input on root factors. The panel, chaired by Milton Eisenhower, will examine assassination risks and protection for public figures following Kennedy’s shooting. The address condemned violence and urged steps to prevent further attacks.
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Cite 2 Drivers For Three Traffic Capers
Police extended their campaign against errant drivers citing two individuals for traffic violations. Larry E Walters 17 of Columbus was cited for not having his license readily available after being stopped. Dewey M Lewis 17 of Elgin faced charges of reckless driving and running a red light with details sent to Alderman Ottaway and Bachemer.
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City's Newest Tax Bill Due Dates Stated
The city’s $10 occupational privilege tax must be paid by July 31 for earners of $1,000 or more by that date. Employees have the tax withheld by employers, while self employed individuals must pay themselves. Confusion over payment persists as instruction sheets were sent last year.
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Sirhan Sirhan the Kennedy Assassination Suspect
AP reports Sirhan Bishara Sirhan a Jordanian who fired at Sen Robert Kennedy and allegedly wrote about assassinating him before June 5 1968 in a notebook. Neighbors former employers and officials describe him as cool and hostile toward Jews. Police say a red flag file misattributed to him existed. a Pasadena officer confirms it belonged to a brother.
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