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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1968

Page

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Prosecutors Prepare Sirhan Case Ahead of Plea

Los Angeles AP report: Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, jailed 24 year old Jordanian immigrant, is to enter a plea to the Kennedy assassination charge on June 28 in Los Angeles County Superior Court case A23s421. Prosecutors meet daily to close holes while witnesses discuss a polka dot dress girl and possible conspiracy. Pasadena police guard Sirhan family home around the clock.

Los Angeles Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Los Angeles County Robert F Kennedy Sirhan New York Sandy Serrano Kennedy Ambassador Hotel Miss Serrano Kathy Fulmer Pasadena

Helps Free Own Auto Hurts Self in Fog Crash near Wattsburg

An Ohio motorist Irvin Stillerman of Lowellville, injured while helping a wrecker remove his car from a ditch, is in fair condition after surgery at Union City Memorial Hospital. Police say he drove north on Route 6, went off the road in heavy fog, and the car suffered about $200 damage. Also, a one car crash between Columbus and Lottsville sent one Bear Lake boy to Corry Memorial Hospital and injured his brothers.

Ohio Wattsburg Union City Memorial Hospital Irvin Stillerman Lowellville Corry Bear Lake Corry Memorial Hospital Columbus Lottsville Page Four

Teens Clean Graffiti on City Statue After Night Vandalism

A large group of youths led by Judith Dwyer formed Sing Out Corry and received city permission to scrub paint from a park statue. Police are rounding up vandals as charges loom. a fire truck assisted the cleanup after a night of revelry marking the school year’s end.

Corry Corry Area High School City Park Eaton Judith Dwyer

State House Leader Vows To Press For Gun Bill

Harrisburg AP The House Minority Leader Rep Herbert Fineman says he would try to discharge the Pennsylvania Weapons Control Act of 1968 from the Law and Order Committee if not acted on this week. The bill would require registration of rifles shotguns and handguns and has 29 sponsors. Fineman notes weaknesses in shotgun and rifle registration and acknowledges current handgun owners would register, while many shotgun and rifle owners would be exempt.

Harrisburg House Law and Order Committee Herbert Fineman Dphila Robert F. Kennedy T Fineman U. S. Congress Johnson Fineman Pennsylvania

Crowds flock to Kennedy gravesite at Arlington

Nearly 60 000 mourners and pilgrims crowd Arlington National Cemetery on a sweltering June day to honor Senator Robert F Kennedy. Ethel Kennedy and Mrs John Kennedy came with children to pray, while a mixture of tourists and mourners lined the route to the site near the Kennedy memorial. The grave is marked by a small white cross, with a temporary interment planned near the former presidents’ plots. A half million people watched the cortege as choirs sang at the Lincoln Memorial.

Washington Robert F. Kennedy Arlington National Cemetery Ethel Kennedy John ¥. Kennedy Cemetery Hill New York Los Angeles California Robert John Kennedy Dallas Kennedy Joseph Johnson Station Cemetery Arlington Lincoln Monument

Wayne Street No 1 Target For Police

Residents along Wayne Street from East Smith to East Colum bus avenue report speeding and motorcycle racing on newly paved sections. Sgt Keppel said arrests have occurred but many offenses go uncited as police patrols continue and residents assist by providing license numbers and driver identities to aid enforcement.

Wayne Street East Smith Columbus Avenue James Keppel Keppel

Accused Assassin Ray Fights Return To U S For Extradition

James Earl Ray appeared in Bow Street Court to contest extradition for the King assassination. He asked for a lawyer, was held without bond, and faced charges of carrying a false passport and a loaded revolver without a license. U S officials said extradition proceedings would proceed, with a possible two to three week timetable unless Ray waives or fights the extradition.

London James Earl Ray Wade Bow Street Court U.S Dy Martin ‘Luther King Jr Ray America United States Con Memphis Tenn Ramon George Sneyd Canada Portugal Britain Brussels Africa Tennessee King Missouri Fred M. Vinson, Jr Washington Ramsey Clark Clark Bow Street Scotland Yard Ramion George Sneyd Justice Department Cantnon Row

Rockefeller speaks on Kennedy as a leader to inspire youth

Gov. Rockefeller, the first presidential candidate under Secret Service guard after Kennedy's assassination, called Kennedy special to young people and a bridge between generations. He praised Kennedy's understanding of the poor and urged leadership that unites races and restores confidence, addressing Allegheny graduates in Meadville.

Meadville Nelson A. Rockefeller Secret Service Guard Robert F. Kennedy Rockefeller New York Kennedy Allegheny America Johnson Los Angeles California

Walks To Go To Make Way For Conduit

City crews begin extensive sidewalk tearing on the west side to install underground ducts for General Telephone. Bickle Construction Co. handles the job, routing from North Center and West Park Place along West Park Place, Mott Street, West Washington Street, First Avenue, to West Main Street.

David Johnson Bickle Construction Co Drie General Telephone Company North Center Street West Park Place Mott Street West Washington Street First Avenue West Main Street

Four Hurt In One Car Crash On North Center Street

Four people were treated or admitted after a one car crash on North Center Street Saturday evening. Driver Mrs. James Kasper 22 was treated for tongue laceration and dental injuries. Her son Steven Kasper 23 months suffered scalp and facial abrasions. Bonnie Eastman 14 received leg bruises while Mrs. Donald Bigelow 46 remained in satisfactory condition with a forehead laceration. Police estimate car damage at $500. The driver said a backseat passenger distracted her, causing loss of control.

Corry Memorial Hospital North Center Street Donald Bigelow R.D. J. Corry James Kasper Steven Kasper Bonnie Eastman Frank Eastman Spartansburg Kasper

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