Kennedy Shot in Dallas. Johnson Succeeds as President
President John F. Kennedy was shot dead in Dallas by a sniper as his limousine departed downtown. Lyndon B. Johnson became acting president, with the First Lady cradling Kennedy’s head in Parkland Hospital. Governor Connally was wounded, and a citywide dragnet aimed to find the assassin who fired from an upper story or bridge.
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Farmer Kills Four And Self
In Trumann Arkansas a farmer, Sammy Penters, 34, shot his wife Juanita 35 and his relatives Belinda Gairhan 6 his mother in law 63 and sister in law 31 then killed himself in a drunken rampage after the grandfather phoned police. The killings followed a birthday celebration and the attacker also killed Belinda and Juanita before calling in the others who arrived with police.
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Erhard affirms Atlantic Alliance amid European unity push
West German Chancellor Ludwig Erhard stated Germany must rely on the Atlantic Alliance and that the United States would respond with full force if Europe faced attack. He spoke after a two day visit to France, praising French German cooperation as groundwork for a broader Atlantic union, while noting De Gaulle favors an independent United Europe.
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Yule Trees To Sparkle In Record Numbers
Washington reports Christmas trees will reach a production high with about 35 million cut in the United States and 10 million Canadian imports. Americans may spend around 100 million for trees, a record, while last year saw 33.3 million trees produced domestically and 96 million dollars in sales. The Scotch pine remains preferred though some varieties show a yellowish cast before Christmas. Tree plantations near cities now offer choose-and-cut options, reviving a modern twist on the old tradition.
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Testimony Opens New Avenues
Washington widow Gertrude Novak provided documents in secret to Senate Rules Committee investigators into Robert Baker’s private business ties, including a luxury Ocean City motel run with Novak and her brother. Baker resigned as secretary to the Senate Democratic Majority on October 7 amid such allegations. His fate remains unresolved as the panel plans to question him in the future.
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Ocean City
Donald
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Alabama panel stalls Kennedy grand jury dialogue
Washington AP report says Alabama grand jury will not compel Kennedy or other Justice Department officials to testify in Washington. Jurors plan to question department leaders about conduct of DOJ lawyers in Selma and Dallas County while seeking to examine the use of a government auto for MLK Jr. transport. DOJ says grand jury lacks authority for such action.
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CBS Offers Time To Candidates
NEW YORK AP CBS offers free prime time slots for campaign rebates between major parties presidential and vice presidential candidates in a provisional broadcast gesture amid campaign activity.
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