Nation shocked as Kennedy is shot in Los Angeles
Across the country prayers rise for Senator Robert F. Kennedy after an attempt on his life in Los Angeles. Leaders and citizens react with disbelief and sorrow, linking the event to the 1963 Dallas assassination and calling for prayers and support for the Kennedy family.
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Cleveland
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Tonawanda
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Prayer Service For Kennedy At Resurrection City
Hundreds of marchers at Resurrection City prayed for Sen. Robert F. Kennedy two months after MLK Jr. was slain. Rev. Ralph Abernathy led the service in Martin Luther King Plaza and announced the group would march on the NRA in Washington to press for gun control.
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UPI
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Robert F. Kennedy
Ralph David Abernathy
Poor People’s March
Sen. Kennedy
Martin Luther King Jr
National Rifle Association
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Martin Luther King Plaza
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Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles
America
Abby Pecks And Slashes Florida Area
Tropical storm Abby weakened from hurricane strength to a squall as it hit central Florida with heavy rain. Orlando measured over 4 inches of rain, other areas up to 6 inches, while 55 mph winds and a tornado touched down. A 36‑foot boat with two aboard was four days overdue off the southwest Gulf Coast. three people were missing at sea and one child drowned in a tornado.
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United Press International
Abby
Florida
Orlando
Gulf Coast
County takeover of poverty program blocked by ruling
District Attorney George Franklin Jr. ruled the county cannot assume control of the $2 million plus anti poverty program from the Clark County Economic Opportunity Board on July 1. He warned of likely legal problems and urged delaying any takeover until a federal ruling clarifies the governing structure.
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Million Dollar 4-H Club Starts at Tule Springs
City commissioners lease about 50 acres at Tule Springs to the county to finance a $1 million 4-H Club project. The plan includes rodeo arenas, horse tracks, grandstands, recreation facilities and permanent buildings to serve about 350 4-H members and Las Vegas horse owners. Federal funds would match on a two to one basis as the project aligns with the city master plan for a major recreation center.
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Dean Schank
University of Nevada
Schank
the Sun
Las Vegas
Don Payne
RFK Shooting Stuns Nations Abroad
The Kennedy assassination attempt sparked global reactions from Vatican aides to British Prime Minister Wilson. World leaders and officials condemned the act as barbaric while extending sympathy to the Kennedy family.
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RFK
Vietnam Peace Talks Near Collapse Says North Vietnam
North Vietnam refused to de escalate or discuss peace until the United States ends bombing all territory. Xuan Thuy rejected President Johnson's restraint gesture as an absurd demand while Harriman pressed for talks on cessation of bombing and Laos intrusions. Both sides remain deadlocked.
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Navy Lists Scorpion as officially Lost
The Navy declared the Scorpion missing for 10 days with 99 aboard as presumed lost after no surface signals or debris were found. The submarine was returning from Mediterranean exercises south of the Azores and overdue at Norfolk since May 27. Safety upgrades from the Thresher disaster were only partially completed, and Scorpion had reported four minor mechanical problems before departure.
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Gusty Winds Forecast For Las Vegas Summer Heat
Las Vegas faces unusually strong gusts as Pacific storms move through the northwest. Winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 45 mph are expected today, while June averages run around 10 mph. Dust will linger before a hot 110 degree spell and limited rain threats persist.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
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Weather Bureau
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Hughes Signs Med School Pact for Nevada Project
Industrialist Howard Hughes pledges up to 6 million for a University of Nevada medical school. Chancellor Neil Humphrey said the agreement would be submitted to the attorney general for review. The deal follows an earlier pledge of 200 000 to 300 000 yearly for 20 years and sparked legislative debate on feasibility and funding.
Children’s Campus Summer Opportunity Ad
An invitation highlighting a chance for growth self reliance and a wealth of experiences during a meaningful summer. The Children’s Campus presents an easy choice for interested families seeking youth enrichment.
Well-Regulated Militia Versus Individual Arm Rights
The column critiques gun rights rhetoric citing the Second Amendment and highlights the dangerous rise of domestic violence and political ferocity. It condemns U S leaders for policies that fuel violence abroad and at home while urging decency and restraint in public life.
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Free State
Vegas Woman Goes Home After 20 Years Visit
Betty White of 5724 Heron Street leaves today for a two month visit to Vienna Austria her hometown. She is a former language instructor at the Vegas Day School and is accompanied by her daughters Barbara age 13 and Joan age 2.
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Heron’ St
Vienna
Austria
White
Bas
Vegas Day School
Barbara
Joan
Italian premier resigns amid May elections crisis
Rome reported Premier Aldo Moro’s coalition government resigned last night after Communist gains in the May 19 general elections. The move plunged Italy into a political crisis.
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Rome
UPI
Aldo Moro
Italy
City approves highway access control 37 miles on US 95
City commissioners gave final approval to a resolution granting the State Highway Department control over access on a 37 mile stretch of U S Highway 95 starting from Rainbow Boulevard. The move empowers state officials to regulate entry points and road access along the corridor.
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State Highway Department
Rainbow Blvd
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