Robot killer story tests Sirhan shooter psychiatrist findings
In Los Angeles AP reports psychiatrist Bernard L. Diamond testified in Sirhan Sirhan's jail cell that a robot killer in a self induced trance assassinated Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Diamond said Sirhan's hatred of Jews grew from Middle East tension and his mind was wired for violence to stop others from aiding Israel.
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Eisenhower Condition Reported Guarded by Doctors
US army doctors at Walter Reed Army Hospital said former president Dwight D. Eisenhower’s condition remains guarded after another bout with heart trouble. The morning bulletin noted no worsening since yesterday, but the overall outlook remains guarded as physicians assess his chances of recovery.
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Thieu Signals Openness to Talks With Viet Cong Front
President Nguyen Van Thieu said South Vietnam is ready for private meetings with the National Liberation Front with no conditions. He suggested such talks could be part of Paris peace discussions and expressed hope for progress, while insisting no withdrawal of U S troops or bombing shifts at this time. He noted better government-to-government ties in Paris under Lodge than Harriman.
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Army takes over ends Ayub rule in Pakistan
Ayub Khan steps down and transfers power to Gen Yahya Khan amid martial law. The constitution is abrogated, ministers ousted, and violence surges across East Pakistan with executions and riots while Ayub takes three months leave at the presidential house in Rawalpindi. The takeover follows a decade of military rule and rising unrest.
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Trudeau Nixon ABM talks amid US visit and dinner
Prime Minister Trudeau met President Nixon in Washington for private talks on the Safeguard ABM system amid rain and a White House dinner. Canada and the United States voiced mutual trust and a future relationship grounded in reason and discussion as Trudeau pressed tough questions on the missile plan.
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New compulsory car insurance planned for British Columbia
British Columbia moves to a new compulsory car insurance scheme with private firms handling coverage at first. A minimum $50,000 public liability policy would fund no fault benefits and allow further damages suits. If not in place, government may enter insurance. Violators face fines and possible prison.
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Norwegian sealer Polarsirk el escorted to port
The 600 ton Norwegian sealer Polarsirkel with 29 men and 2300 seal pelts aboard was escorted by the fisheries protection vessel Cape Frees into St John’s Newfoundland under arrest for allegedly taking seals in Canadian waters off Labrador. Two fisheries officers boarded and later left the vessel. No legal action had been taken yet.
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McGill threatened as Shaw appeals for support
Robert Shaw vice-principal of McGill University warned a Montreal Bar Association meeting that the university faces destruction by revolutionaries and separatists. A Friday demonstration by French language groups and sympathizers aims to push toward a French language university. He urged the public to assess McGill’s situation and said the institution must stay primarily English speaking while accelerating bilingual graduate output.
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Commons approves new department of regional expansion
The Commons approved the structure of the new Department of Regional Economic Expansion after defeating an opposition bid to curb its powers. The government passed the reorganization bill creating departments of supply and services and communications, merging forestry with fisheries and industry with trade.
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Huge rice cache found near Laotian frontier
U S marines in Operation Maine Crag found 600 tons of rice about 11 miles south of Khe Sanh. The cache could feed 8,000 NVA troops for three months. About 3,500 U S Marines and South Vietnamese troops are involved, with over 100 Communist dead in small fights and 33 U S KIA 117 WIA overall.
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Trudeau desks to cost over sixty five thousand a year
Ottawa reports that prime ministerial regional desks meant to gauge public sentiment will cost more than 65 000 dollars annually. In other world items, a Belgium train collision kills 17 and injures 70, talks on Middle East peace may begin at the U N. A U S bill seeks to extend territorial waters to 12 miles for foreign vessels.
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