07 Jun 1968
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Newspaper
Ludington Daily News
Location
Ludington, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1968
Page
1
Washington reports President Johnson faces a pivotal choice on an anticrime bill he deems flawed. Following Senator Robert Kennedy's assassination and rising crime, he urged Congress to pass a stronger gun control law covering handguns rifles and shotguns, while lawmakers appear unlikely to meet his demands.
A day long in state processional for Robert F Kennedy drew crowds along midtown streets as mourners lined a mile of Park Avenue. Edward Kennedy led commemorations at Saint Patrick's Cathedral with RFK Jr and Jack Paar among the vigil guards.
After months of inactivity the Ludington Area Chamber of Commerce retail steering committee outlines a 1968 program. A meeting of black captains was held at Stearns Motor Inn and Pajama Night Promotion was dropped in favor of the Ludington Sidewalk Sale, tentatively set for early August. Final plans hinge on merchant participation and a June 24 deadline. if not reached the sale will be cancelled.
The forecast continues with warm temperatures and rain tonight and Saturday, lows 64 to 68, rain chances around 40 percent. The five day outlook shows Saturday through Wednesday average 2 to 4 degrees below normal, with normals at highs 72 to 75 and lows 44 to 50 as a warm Saturday gives way to a cooler weekend.
Harold Macmillan addressed Britons tearfully urging understanding for Americans after Senator Kennedy's assassination. He described Americans as their own people who built a frontier nation with immigration from Europe and Asia and called Britain to show sympathy and work with the United States. Prime Minister Harold Wilson echoed resolve for democracy and liberty.
Voters will go to the polls Monday to vote on increasing the school operating tax by 2.75 per 1,000 of valuation, totaling 5.75, for one year. The raise funds 332000 to meet rising costs, with 85 percent spent on salaries, implying major personnel cuts if rejected.
Scottville Mary Struble reports MCC voters prepare to decide a millage issue. The piece argues no a lower taxes means poorer education with fewer programs, libraries, and activities. It emphasizes long term costs of reduced standards, noting MCC graduates pursue higher education and scholarships.
The first degree murder trial of William H. Eddington Jr. for the 1967 Sag inaw slayings of Dr. and Mrs. Archer Claytor was postponed after a change of venue. Judge Hazen R. Armstrong granted the move to Mason County, with no new date set but a likely reschedule within weeks.
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