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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1968
Page
3
A wide report chronicles Sirhan Bishara Sirhan's trial context and security at the Los Angeles jail, the political fallout after Robert Kennedy’s assassination, statements by officials, searches for witnesses, and national mourning including half mast flags and policy responses to gun violence.
The Kansas City Federation of Teachers AFL-CIO was elected the sole bargaining agent for about 3200 teachers in contract talks with the Board of Education. The vote split narrowly with losing opponents planning to petition for another election after a waiting period. Joe Crane, KCBA president, called it a very close election and said the union would pursue meeting all campaign promises.
US and South Vietnamese forces suffer casualties as major battles unfold north and south of Saigon. Reports state 2,778 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese killed, 313 captured, while 245 US killed, 933 wounded, 26 missing. Marine and helicopter losses mount near Khe Sanh and DMZ zones with ongoing air and naval strikes against enemy supply routes.
Negotiations ended after three operating engineers locals rejected the Associated General Contractors of Missouri offer. AGC proposed a wage rise of 2.25 dollars an hour over three years, including 60 cents now, 28 cents next year, and 70 cents the following year. Unions sought up to 2.05 dollars more per hour amid a four week strike. Major projects in St Louis and Kansas City metro areas are not affected.
Albany reports stir over who will replace the late Robert F. Kennedy in the Senate. Names floated include ALBANY governor Nelson Rockefeller and Rep. Ogden Reid. Keating was elected to the Court of Appeals while Reid, a Westchester representative, has long advised Rockefeller.
Beirut based reports describe Arab media reacting with shock and fear after Robert Kennedy's assassination. They label the event a disaster for Arabs, warning it may fuel Zionist propaganda and jeopardize hoped US liberal support. Jordanian notes reference Sirhan and possible political exploitation.
A Kennedy aide said Mas Yorty of Los Angeles would be welcome as an official representative at the slain senator’s funeral, while Mrs. Kennedy reportedly preferred he not attend. Frank Mankiewicz confirmed LA council naming Yorty as official representative. NBC’s Sander Vanceur quoted Mrs. Kennedy opposing Yorty’s presence.
A speaker urged the State Democratic Party platform committee to add a ski firearm legislation plank to the party platform for the November general election. The remarks followed a discussion on protection laws and related tragedies.
Thomas J. Rogers, an armed escapee from McAlester State Prison, seized a gun and held a teen and nurse hostage in a long chase across eastern Oklahoma. After a three hour standoff, Rogers surrendered to Warden Ray Page at a roadblock near Checotah and was returned to prison.
Washington AP reports Senator Roman Hruska of Nebraska is favored for the Senate GOP No 2 leadership post next Congress, after California Sen Thomas Kuchel lost his primary. The assistant leader position will be filled when the new Congress convenes in January.
Ralph Emmerson faced charges after entering the restricted Halerasuman crater to study an eruption. A U.S. Commissioner ruled signs restricting the area were too small to see, allowing the incident to proceed.
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