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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1968

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Sirhan Sirhan Indicted by Grand Jury for Kennedy Murder

A Los Angeles grand jury indicted Sirhan Bishara Sirhan on one count of murder and five counts of assault with intent to commit murder in connection with the Kennedy assassination. Sirhan, in a wheelchair, faced arraignment at Central Jail as prosecutors outlined the charges and rights, with two psychiatrists to examine him before the next hearing.

Los Angeles Robert F. Kennedy Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Atea Hotel Kennedy Sirhan Central Jail Sir Han Sherhan Arthur Lt. Alarcon Robert Francis Kennedy Wilbur F. Littlefield Public Defender's Office Littlefield American Civil Liberties Union Lee Grand Page Coe Kathy Fulmer

Trial Opens for Dolphus Brown in El Paso Murder Case

The Dolphus Jack Brown murder trial in El Paso begins with jury selection Monday in 4th District Court before Judge William Ward. Defense motions were heard Friday seeking suppression of state evidence and a special venire. a key witness may travel by plane if needed. Brown, 26, is charged with malice murder in the April 18, 1967 beating deaths of his parents in their home.

EL Paso Dolphus Jack Brown Shillowater William KK. Ward Brown Geords Gilkerson Travis Shelton Lubbock Ward Rebersens Blair Cherry Woula Cherry Bigot Pace Cbuzzt Brown Oes

Prowling Monster Sighted in Irish Lake Tale

Local reports from Glendarry Lake near Achill Sound County Mayo describe a Nessie rival sighting. Teen Gay Dever witnessed a creature with a long head, neck, and tail moving ashore in a jumpy kangaroo like motion.

Dublin Ireland Deens Glendarry Achill Sound County Mayo Treland Gay Dever Nessie Gay Dublin Evening Herald

Fifth Straight Day Viet Cong Shell Saigon Central Areas

Viet Cong shells Saigon for the fifth straight day with 21 rounds hitting the riverfront and 1st Precinct. Two civilians killed and 12 wounded as hospital officials report injuries among Saigon leaders. Westmoreland labels the shelling non strategic but seeks propaganda impact. ongoing shelling has killed at least 87 civilians and wounded 368 since May 5.

Saigon Grail ‘Hospital Nguyen Ngoc Loan van van Cua William C. Westmoreland U.S Vietnam Westmoreland U.S. Army Fhe Virtnam

Solon Hits Proposed State Law On Campus Liquor Rules

North Texas lawmakers attacked campus liquor restrictions amid hearings by the House State Affairs Committee. The bills by Rep. Lombardino and Rep. Cory seek to curb alcohol on state and state aided campuses with faculty and parent exclusions and campus policy reserved to regents. Critics warn of burdens on police and potential enforcement issues and trivialize parental attendance requirements for students.

Austin North Texas Liquor Control Board San Antonio House R. He Cory Victoria Frank Lombardino Cory Lombardino Alonzo’ Jamison Denton University Texas Jim Clark Dallas

Lubbock area news and world briefs

Local notes cover youth programs in Austin and state politics. A potential McCarthy bid looms as an uphill race. Escaped convict actions and French and Japanese topics are listed along with oil, farming, editorials, comics, and horoscopes.

Prayer Meditation by Lila Rasor Creates Faith Focus

The piece presents a prayerful plea praising God and urging believers to bring all needs before Him. It emphasizes the belief that nothing is too big or too small for prayer and invokes the teaching that answers come through asking in faith.

Father Lila Rasor

Gun sales rise in Lubbock stores after gun control bill

In Lubbock as in many cities, pistols see rising demand while retailers say sales are reacting to a new gun control measure. The law limits handgun sales to 21 and older residents, bans mail order sales, and awaits presidential signing. Stores report compliance and require age proof for purchases.

Hy Don Vandiver Avalanche Journal Lubbock Congress Robert FL. Kennedy Johnson Stubbock

RITES TO BE TODAY

Crowds of mourners line up in heat to file past Bobby Kennedy’s bier at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The massive turnout in New York, the largest in city history, delays plans to close the cathedral and Fifth Avenue. funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. with all 2,300 seats filled.

53Rd Street Park Avenue New York St. Patrick's Cathedral Robert F. Kennedy Fifth Avenue Louis Cassels UPI Bobby Kennedy Midtown Manhattan Tne Los Angeles

Risks and penalties still there despite kicks

A graphic feature on marijuana use contrasts personal experiences with the drug and the lasting penalties. While some try it briefly, others acknowledge ongoing risks, social stigma, and legal consequences, as illustrated by quotes from fictitious students and experts, pointing to persistent danger and the need for caution.

Mary Smith John Jones Texas Tech

Five Die In Mine Ammunition Blast At Iowa Plant

Five men were killed when conventionally stored mine ammunition exploded at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant near Burlington. The blast collapsed walls and roof in a storage area, with victims’ bodies recovered from the rubble as authorities sealed the 20 000 acre site seven miles west of Burlington.

Burlington Towa Towa Army Ammunition Plant Georg Mathes Iowa

Transplant at Dallas Ends in Death After World First

Doctors at Parkland Hospital conducted the world’s 21st heart transplant on a recipient identified as Mes Estrs Matthews Ale, the first woman and first Negra to receive a heart. She died 4 hours 45 minutes after the operation, four hours after the graft.

Dallas UPT Doctors Parkland Hospital Mes Estrs Matthews Ale

Weather Summary for Taikback and Vicinity

Partly cloudy with little temperature change through tonight. Lows near 60s. Highs in the low 90s.

Taikback

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