Lynda Bird Sees Musical Drama and Other Notes
AMARILLO Texas AP Lynda Bird Johnson daughter of the president attended a Paul Green production of Texas with her husband and said the president has not been feeling well but has recovered. The article also notes Vic tor Biondo in New York and Barbara Petsel in Cedar Rapids planning a tour, plus Josephine Baker in Havana for Fidel Castro anniversary ceremonies. Kenyatta resting at home in Nairobi after a week-long illness. East St Louis sheriff Maurice Joseph wins two cars in a raffle and bans all bingo and lottery games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tex
Isician
Nijoroge Mungai
Lynda Bird Johnson
Kent
Esand
Cort
Joe Batson
Ernest Nature
Kenyatta
Datene New
Ania
Lake Meredith
Paul Green
Texas
New York
Barbara Petsel
Barbara
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Biondo
Efren Ramirez
Puerto Rico
East St, Louis
Til
Maurice’ Joseph
St. Clair
County
Ill
Cleveland Violence Probe Opens
Two men Patsy Sabette and Warren La Riche, residents of the district, face second degree murder charges in the fatal shotgun shooting of 29 year old Enorls Toney in a parking lot early Saturday. Both are held on $5,000 bond. No arrests in three other fatal shootings. Mayor and Councilman Leo Jackson condemn rioting as lawlessness not civil rights, citing threats to Glenville area businesses and a church arson attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Sabette
Warren la Riche
Enorls Toney
Toney
Labetta
la Riche
Joe Locher
Leo Jackson
Glenville
Jackson
Hough
Pentecostal Church of Christ
Decision On Speck Expected In Grand Jury Session
Ward predicted a grand jury decision today through court action. Miss Corazon Amarao, 23, a Filipina exchange student, hid under a bed to escape death and was reported to suffer extreme exhaustion, keeping her from testifying. Philippine consul general Provido pressed for access as Speck's case and Amarao's status drew legal and diplomatic interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
South Chicago Community Hospital
Josephine Chan
Amurao
Eugene Tapia
James Henry
Generoso Provido
Miss Amurao
John P. Coughlan
Chicago
Miss Amarao
Provido
Coughlan
Benjamin Romueldez
Philippines
Ferdinand, Marcos
U.S. State Department
Romueldez
Speck
Cook County Hospital
Stock Market Slumps Amid Tight Money Pressure
NEW YORK AP reports the stock market fell to its yearly low in a day of sharp losses, blamed on tight money, British pound weakness, and Viet Nam War uncertainty. In Washington, House Banking Committee backed a bill to cap interest on some bank deposits to lure funds to construction finance, with Republicans skeptical and Chairman Patman arguing it signals Fed rate relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John F. Kennedy
Washington
House Banking Committee
Wright Patman
Dtex
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Buchanan Bill Aims 38000 For Pennsylvania History Efforts
The House passed a bill by 197 to 1 to provide a 38000 appropriation to the Pennsylvania Historical Commission to support activities promoting local history. Market data show Dow Jones Industrials dropping 16.32 points to 862.83 amid broad declines and trading near lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Poten
William G. Buchanan
Pennsylvania Historical Commission
Americans Airlifted From Kisangani Amid Congo Unrest
U S citizens were evacuated from Kisangani amid a rebellion by Katangan forces and mercenaries in the Congo. An embassy spokesman said about 20 Americans flew out in what was described as a routine operation, while about 100 Congolese soldiers were reported killed. External elements were blamed for instigating the revolt as disarmament issues surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinshasa
Leopoldville
the Congo
U. S
Kisangani
Stanleyville
Radio Kinshasa
le Progres
Man Climbs Ladder Aboard to Aid Fire Fight
AP reports a 34 year old Frank Mayso followed firefighters up an aerial ladder into a burning Bronx apartment. He offered little help for the fire, but police say he stole clocks, transistor radios, and electric hair clippers from an adjacent apartment during the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Self New Folk
Bronx
Frank Mayso
Net
Constitution Amendment Near Vote
In Harrisburg Senate floor manager Sen. Jack E. McGregor voiced optimism about a compromise constitutional amendment package. The plan preserves key points from the administration bills, including term limits for governors and possible changes to residency for voting, with House action and voter approval pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Jack E. McGregor
Senate
McGregor
Scranton
Allegheny
House
William G. Leser
D . Erie
House Committee
House Democrats
Continue House Civil Rights Action Advances Despite Delays
The House enters a second day of debate on a civil rights bill as southern Democrats vow to delay final passage. Debate features many amendments and a rule limiting House action to 21 days, with a party-line vote to bypass the Rules Committee. Key provisions target housing discrimination and voting rights, while opponents use dilatory tactics to force changes, led by Rep. John Bell Williams who challenges committee procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
House Rules Committee
Rules Committee
John Bell Williams
Dmiss
Williams
House Democrats
Barry Goldwater
House Judiciary
Pennsylvania's History for Youth and Legacy
The passage argues that Pennsylvania youth should know the state's historic heritage and lasting ideals. It emphasizes balancing scientific pursuit with study of Pennsylvania history and highlights Independence Hall Valley Forge and Gettysburg as heroic landmarks central to American heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Independence Hall
Valley’ S Forge
Gettysburg
Lords Abandon Binding Precedent In Britain
The House of Lords announces it will depart from binding precedent in select civil and criminal cases to modernize English law. Lord Gardiner says lower courts remain bound, while the Lords reserve the right to depart from prior rulings when justified. The move aims to prevent rigidity and diverging Commonwealth interpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
Britain
Court of Last Resort
Lord Gardiner
British Commonwealth
United States
Lords
Gardiner
iIt
Commonwealth
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Americans Rabbis Pray at Kiev Rabble Yar for Memorial
A group of 22 American rabbis visited Kiev and prayed at the Rabin Yar ravine for a Soviet memorial to 100,000 Soviet Jews slaughtered by Nazis. They recited Yevtushenko's poem in English, urged memorialization, and noted Soviet restrictions and absence of Soviet visitors at the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
Kiev
Jacob J. Weinstein
Temple Kam
Chicago
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Bubi Yar
Thieves Use Tow Truck Hoist In Cash Safe Theft
In Troy Michigan police report thieves hijacked an auto agency tow truck hoist to lift a one ton safe containing about 35000 dollars in cash and checks. The safe was placed on a getaway truck after being fired onto it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Mich
Death Valley Walk Continues for French Hiker
Jean Pierre Marquant, 26, an ex paratrooper, persists a six day trek through Death Valley under 115 degree heat. Rangers report him sweating and fatigued yet determined to complete roughly 100 miles across scorching sand and rocks despite extreme conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death Valley
Calif
Jean Pierre Marquant
Marquant
America
National Park Rangers
Muar
Quant
Homer Leath
Marywant
Forest dedication marks 466000 acres in Kentucky
Dedication of the Daniel Boone National Forest covered 466000 acres in Kentucky with officials and supporters present. The event highlighted the forest’s size and regional importance, noting its role for recreation conservation and public use across multiple counties.
Lioness Simba rides with Dallas builder in sports car
In Dallas, 225 pound lioness Simba accompanies builder Thien Hoa Brown in his car while he talks about his pet menagerie including a bobcat, Siamese cat, fox carrier, and fighting cocks. Marine reports note ongoing Vietnam action with no casualties. A guest sustains minor dog bite from Simba during party. Brown expects Simba to mellow with age and reach about 40 pounds at maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Simba Ly Wilson
G. Brown
Simba
Brown
Thien Hoa
Cy Michael Ederer
Ederer
Viet Nam War Update Reports Heavy Fighting And Air Strikes
News of ongoing combat reports U S Marines pursuing survivors of a North Vietnamese division near the 17th Parallel while Hanoi regroups. Air Force B52s and Navy jets conducted strikes on suspected Viet Cong hideouts and fuel dumps as artillery and air campaigns seek to keep the enemy off balance amid rising violence in Saigon and the Mekong Delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
U.S
17Th Parallel Border
Laos
Enid
Hanoi
Air Force
Air‘ Force
Navy
Marine
North
Viet Nam
17Th Parallel
Gulf of Tonkin
China
7Th Fleet
South Viet Nam
Mekong Delta
Kien Phong
Nha Be
Obituaries from Salisburg and nearby towns in 1968
Obituaries list Oliver Libengood Mabel Lovelace and Anna Holleran among local residents with details of birthdates, family ties, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements. Cathy Moore infant and Deborah Mock also noted with burial plans. services set at Hunter Funeral Home Blairsville and Ferguson Sons Funeral Home Blairsville respectively. Authorities record multiple survivors, residences, and interment in local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
William
Ethe Ty Painter
Indiana
Helen Waugaman
Cleveland
Nana
John Kridler
Green
Cathy Jean Moore
Alan M. Moore
Maple Ave
Blairsville
Indiana Hospital
Jerry Alan
Barry Lynn
Judy Loulse
Earl McFarland
R. D
Samuel V. Moore
Bradenville
Ferguso and Sons Funeral Home
Blairaville Cemetery
Mabel Baird Lovelace
Banks Twp
Indiana Co
Adrian Hospital
Punxsutawney
Banks Two
Jebulon
Elizabeth Brown Laird
Mildred) Patterson
Thomas and
Baird
Punxsutawney R
Richard
Lois Jane) Williams
Lois A. Baird
Pyott Funeral Home
Burnside
John E. Stebbins
Burnside Cemetery
Anna Marie Holleran
Rural Valley
Jennette
Armstrong County Memorial Hospital
Kittanning
County Gallway
Ireland
Michael
Catherine Claugherty Holloran
Peter J. Holloran
Wanep Ouo Apnpaul S.roapaangter
Frank
Catherine) Fr
Deborah Kay Mock
Indium RD
Parkwood
Robinson - Lytle's
Theodore Taylor
Oakland Cemetery
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Corazon Amarao
Buchanan
Associated Press
Standard & Poor
New York Stock Exchange
Cinebroker
Dow Jones
Gazette
R. C. Morse
Farm and Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
FHA
Ray Kerstetter
USDA
Cal Rhodes
Cambria
Holiday Inn
Bechtel
First
Lords’ Action
London, Ky
Daniel Boone National Forest
South
North Viet Nam
Sant. Tt
Buddhist Institute
Thich (Venerabley) Thien Hoa
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