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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1968
Page
3
An AP report details a broad congressional inquiry into intercity rail service. The Interstate Commerce Commission urges a federal study to assess needs and preserve a minimum level of service amid widespread contractions since 1958.
In Washington AP report Poor People’s Campaign leader says boycotts to relieve hunger will begin next week in downtown Washington and about 40 cities to apply pressure on Congress. The remarks attach to education and state finance issues and mention Edwin Bier and Governor Warren Hearnes in Missouri planning a December conference in Columbia.
The article outlines education funding plans tied to a Treasury transfer due June 30 lack authority from Congress. It reports Kansas City arrests in a bank burglary tied to over $19,000 found in Bridgeton and more than $10,000 stolen from another Kansas City bank. The piece notes a food stamp program ceiling increase to 245 million, protests in Congress, and mule demonstrations funded by a Washington donor, with mules impounded but later arranged care.
The conference discussed limiting action to solvable education problems amid tax levy concerns and reorganization. Senators sharpened lines on Fortas Thornberry confirmations with indications hearings may wait until after July 4. Political leaders warned of possible delays and adjournment to secure appointments.
A fertilizer plant blast near Scandia Kansas forced evacuations as a mist of chemicals spread over the town. Authorities said about 1,000 pounds of liquid hose released a large cloud, causing fumes and alarm among residents who fled to safety.
Washington AP report notes major focus on perjury claims during the fifth day of hearings into the Office of Economic Opportunity antipoverty grant for Chicago gangs. Rev John Fry testifies about alleged gang use of a church and criminal orders. Senator Carl Curtis accuses testimony of perjury and urges jail for those involved.
In Bow Street Court Calcutt outlined the U S government case against Ray alias Raymond George Sneyd on the King murder. Detectives guarded the courthouse as Ray attended hearings examined by David Calcutt with two British lawyers present. The bullet allegedly killing Dr. King was described as recovered with strong likelihood of connection to the case.
A court session reveals rival accounts of violence during urban unrest. Police moved to quell demonstrators in Memphis amid conflicts tied to the Khe Sanh siege and civil disorder. Reports describe arrests, gas deployment, and a focus on restoring order as officers cleared streets and residents returned home.
Robert Timlin of Cheyenne married Nona Gayle Weber at the Cheyenne municipal trapshoot club house. The ceremony was followed by a five shot salute from fellow trapshooters treating guests to a decorative sendoff at the club.
Reed noted it was not required as Rep Charles A Sheehan failed to secure adjournment until Hasler’s criminal charge is resolved. In evidence a letter asked for care of Jeanie, while Hasler and his attorney sat nearby on the House floor. Hasler claimed rights to cross examine witnesses are denied. He added the phrase sex and a middle aged judge dominates newspapers.
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