Sirhan Accepts Death Verdict Calmly After Kennedy Killing
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, convicted of assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy, announced he would die in California's gas chamber. The Jordanian immigrant showed no emotion as jurors delivered a death sentence after 12 hours of deliberation, while his defense counsel described his lack of tears and the tense courtroom atmosphere.
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Assassin Still a Long Way From Gas Chamber
A crime trial scene recounts Sirhan Sirhan’s murder case with legal shock and emotional reactions. Attorney Cooper, facing a first degree murder conviction for the first time, breaks down as the verdict is read. Deputy Fred Davis signals jurors arrival while Sirhan preps in his cell, then enters the courtroom calm and composed.
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Juror details seal Sirhan fate in Kennedy slaying verdict
Juror George H. Stitzel says two holdouts pushed for life and second degree during the penalty phase. After 16 hours of deliberation on guilt and 12 hours on punishment, the panel reached a unanimous death verdict for Sirhan. However, initial votes showed eight for death, two for life, and two undecided.
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Action Line answers readers questions on rail car, hi fi, and orders
Action Line column responds to questions about Truman era railroad car shipment from Los Angeles to Missouri for display in Kansas City, and notes potential future rail tours. offers guidance on choosing hi fi components through an industry union. advises on reshipment of two folding tables from Westbury mail order firm.
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U S May Send New Pueblo to Patrol off Red Korea
Washington weighs sending an electronics intelligence ship with air and sea escort to patrol waters off North Korea. Officials note the Banner sits in Yokosuka as Task Force 71 expands to 40 vessels, while opponents warn of risk of escalation and wider war if a clash occurs with North Korea.
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Highest Living Cost Jump in 18 Years
The Labor Department reports March shows the biggest monthly CPI rise in 18 years eight tenths of a point with notable increases in food clothing gasoline and home ownership. The index climbs to 125.6 signaling higher costs for consumers and foreshadowing inflationary pressure.
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San Jose Area Jolted by Mild Earthquake
A mild quake originating in the Calaveras Fault shook the San Jose area on Wednesday afternoon. The tremor measured 3.5 on the Richter scale at Berkeley's seismological lab. No damage was reported. A San Jose resident described the quake as nearly knocking the television off its stand. The epicenter was placed about 10 miles northeast of San Jose.
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When a Man No Complains About His Cooking
A brief note suggests that a man saying nothing about his wife's cooking may imply dissatisfaction or indifference. The fragment hints at gender roles and communication in domestic relations without concrete details.
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