Sirhan Hatred of Father Aimed Kennedy Killing Says Doctor
Los Angeles AP reports psychologist Dr. Martin Schorr testified Sirhan Bishara Sirhan killed Senator Robert F Kennedy in a psychotic state driven by intense hatred of his father. The defense witness argued the act was a compromise with his own emotional needs and his mother's love. The tapes showed Sirhan's restrained cooperation with police during early interrogation.
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Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara
Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Martin Schorr
Kennedy
Mary
Ambassador Hotel
William C. Jordan
E.H. Austin
Austin
Bishara Sirhan
United States
Jordan
Killer-Author Seeks Parole
Paul Crump, a 38 year old inmate who killed a plant guard in a 1953 payroll robbery, seeks parole after a 1962 commutation by Gov. Otto Kerner to 199 years. Crump states he has rehabilitated himself during confinement and claims to be a writer who has transformed his thinking. His life story Burn, Baby, Burn was written during incarceration.
Meetings Varnell Rebekah Lodge Sets Thursday Tonight
The regular meeting of Varnell Rebekah No. 296 will be held at the ICCF Hall Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock. Mary Modlin N G Naomi R Bogan Secretary.
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Varnell Rebekah Lodge
Varnell Rebekah No
I.C.C.F
Mary Modlin
N.G
Naomi R. Bogan
Proposal to cap farm program payments at twenty thousand
Washington AP A reconsidered plan would limit individual farm payments to 20000 a year saving about 300 million. Rep Paul Findley argues this money could fund food stamps community development and budget cuts. He cites reallocating funds from wealthy farmers to rural programs.
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Washington
Congress
Paul Findley
Findley
America
House
House-Senate
Mt Vernon Chamber drives awards for 80 workers in blitz
Mt Vernon Chamber of Commerce plans a one day member blitz on Monday March 17 with 16 teams. General Chairman Joe Bocchiardi says participants will get dinner guest opportunities and awards for outstanding work. Merchants supply prizes including merchandise, fishing gear, a stereotape player and 250 in radio ads. Hosts for meals are William Edison East Side Lumber and Frank Thompson Spector Freight System.
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Ton Margolin
Montgomery Ward
Rose Hirons
Rose’s
Miles Chappell
Sears, Roebuck
William Shejton
F. W. Woolworth
Department Store
Donald Wealer
Wax
Cecil Taylor
Granada Theater
Dale Russell
the Lawrence Restaurant
Edward Smart
Ramada Inn
David Reis
The
Flaming Pit
Russell Fickbohm
the Flame
Opal Justice
Opal’s Cafe
Virginia Phillips
Virginia’s Cafe
John Mack
Crownview Restaurant
Evalena King
Dolly’s Cafe
Herschel Jones
Chamber of Commerce
William Edison
East Side Lumber Co
Frank Thompson
Spector Freight System
Market Hog Prices And Daily Shifts
Markets until noon prices rose 25c with top quotes of 20.25 to 20.50 for 200 to 220 lb meat type hogs and 20.00 for 220 to 20 lb hogs. Sows traded 14.00 and 17.00 while boars were 10.00 and 11.00. After 12:30 p.m. prices will reflect next day prices.
Mt Vernon Grain Prices Quoted This Morning
Mt Vernon grain prices listed this morning show Wheat at 1.21 Soybeans at 2.2 and Corn at 1.14 across the Mt Vernon market. Local buyers eye price trends as farmers prepare for market.
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Mt. Vernon
Chicago Meat Butter and Eggs Wholesale Prices
Chicago markets report butter wholesale prices with grades AA 93 score and A 92 at 66, B 90 at 63, C 89 at 6044, cars 90 B 6444, C 62. Eggs wholesale buying prices list A whites 43, mediums 36, standards 36, checks 27.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Livestock prices at National Stockyards Friday report
AP estimates for Friday from National Stockyards include hogs at 5,000 head and cattle at 200 with calves 25 and sheep 50. Hogs 6,500 with barrows and gilts up to 25 higher. hog price ranges 1-2 190-235 lbs 20.00-21.25, 1-3 210-260 lbs 20.50-21.00, sows 18.25-18.75, boars 15.50-17.00. Cattle 800 head, calves 75. steers 850-1,150 lbs 25.00-29.20, heifers 750-1,100 lbs 24.50-28.00, cows 18.50-21.00, vealers 32.00-43.00, calves 18.00-26.00. Sheep 25 head, no test.
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National Stockyards
Inl
St Louis Produce Prices Snapshot
AP report from St. Louis shows consumer egg grades with sizes A large 38-43 cents per dozen, A medium 32-36, A small 27-30, B large 29-33, wholesale grades standard 28-30 and medium 24-26. Hens heavy class at 15 and light under 516 pounds 6, broilers and fryers priced 27.75-28.25.
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ST. Louis
Chicago Grain Price Quotes From Chicago AP Bulletin
Chicago grain figures show Wheat No 2 hard yellow 1.3934 per bushel, Wheat No 2 soft red 1.34 per. Corn No 2 yellow 1.17. Oats No 2 extra heavy white 684. Soybeans No 1 yellow 2.644. Soybean oil 18.75.
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Chicago
Wall Street declines as Dow slips amid bad news flow
The Dow Jones dropped sharply to 909.62 at 11:30 a.m., down 7.90 from the open, with losses outpacing gains 838 to 329 on the NYSE. The AP 60 average fell to 332.9 as industrials and rails slid while utilities slipped. Brokers blamed negative news on credit tightening, weak auto sales, and Vietnam, noting continued selling and a dip in conglomerates tied to antitrust scrutiny. Gold issues rose amid higher European prices. Six of 20 NYSE most active slid, 14 fell. 15 of 20 Amex stocks declined, five rose.
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Dow Jones
Dow
New York Stock Exchange
Associated Press
Vietnam
Justice Department
Antitrust Division
New York Exchange
American Stock Exchange
Gals Match Gowns At Nixon Party
Washington AP reports at Nixon’s second Black Tie reception for Congress members dresses dominated the evening. Pat Nixon wore a rose red lace gown with ruf fled and standup collar while many guests wore matching lengths though Joan Kennedy stood out in a short silver outfit.
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Nixon
Congress
White House
Pat Nixon
Joan Kennedy
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Senate
Kennedy
Convict on Death Row Seeks New Trial After 13 Years
Roanoke Virginia. Frank Jimmy Snider Jr. tearfully argues life in his cell seven feet from the electric chair is a living death. Snider, on death row since 1956 for raping a 9 year old, says frequent executions and last minute stays are cruel and unusual punishment. State Attorney Edward S. White disputes his testimony. Snider says he has lost weight and suffers arthritis asthma rheumatism and sinus trouble. He walks 14 feet to a shower weekly and paces in his cell. Judge William M. Sweeney will not consider Snider's testimony in ruling on the petition for a new trial tied to a Supreme Court ruling on juror removal in capital cases.
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Roanoke
Frank Jimmy Snider Jr
Virginia
Snider
Hastings Court
Edward S. White
Gadsden, Ala
White
Commonwealth of Virginia
Richmond
U.S. Supreme Court
William M. Sweeney
Auto Runs Into Drive-In Here
A hit and run driver damaged the Mug Drive-IN on Salem Road last night and fled the scene. Police estimate the damage at seventy five dollars to the building.
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Salem Road
Birth of son for Mr and Mrs Joe Simmons Carmi
Mr and Mrs Joe Simmons of Carmi announce the birth of their son Danny Joe born March 3 at 7 23 a m in Carmi Hospital weighing six pounds 12 1 2 ounces. Grandparents are Mrs Pauline Simmons Carmi and Mr and Mrs Neil Kincaid of this city.
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Joe Simmons
Carmi
Carmi Hospital
Danny Joe
Pauline Simmons
Neil Kincaid
City
Casualties Rise in Vietcong Spring Offensive
The USS Command reports 789 American troops killed in action in the first two weeks of the Vietcong spring offensive, averaging 56 deaths per day. During the week of March 28, 336 Americans were killed, with 4,063 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese dead overall. The tally for the eight-year period lists 32,712 Americans killed, 206,182 wounded, and 1,321 missing or captured. The Viet Cong pressed attacks on about 40 military bases and towns with mortars and rockets.
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Saigon
USS. Command
U.S
Vietnam
Major Niagara Falls repair to shut part of the falls
Engineers will divert 8,000 to 10,000 cubic feet per second from the American Falls for about eight months. The Niagara River portion will be sealed to allow inspection of the rock face and fissures while funds totaling about 1.5 million dollars from the United States and Canada support preserving the falls’ beauty.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
Towa
Podunk Center
Mecca
Niagara River
American Falls
Niagara
U.S
Horseshoe Falls
International Joint Commission
Army Corps of Engineers
School Supt Pay Set At 16000 And District Actions
The two county special education district approved an $8000 salary for a 10 month term starting Aug 15 1969 for a psychology intern. Judith Becker was hired as third grade teacher at West Salem. The board bought land south of the junior high for 12000 from Mr and Mrs Mareh using building funds. Hayden Cooper outlined 15 current and 16 potential special ed classes and the board backed sponsoring the district July 1 1969 to June 30 1970. lunch policy allows free or partial 15 cent meals effective April 1. Traffic signal plans near schools raise concerns over highway dept consultations. Superintendent Alford reported contractor delays on Buford school and submitted his resignation to Elmhurst Illinois.
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District 80
Krauft
Judith (Ham) Becker
Ferguson
Mt. Vernon
West Salem
A. L. Mareh
Hayden Cooper
Franklin
Jefferson
Highway Department
Alford
New Buford School
Elmhurst
Coat thefts target Mt Vernon dining spots and farm aid signups
Coat thieves prowled Mt Vernon dining venues stealing a suede mink collared coat valued at 150 dollars from Top Of The First and a white spring coat from The Ramada Inn. Police also reported tire and wheel thefts from a 1969 model car at Jefferson Motors. In Jefferson County, ASCS chairman Parker Pierce urged farmers to file intentions for the 1969 feed grain and wheat programs before the March 21 deadline, noting high interest with 881 feed grain and 711 wheat signups through March 12, covering about 16,400 and 2,296 acres respectively.
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Parker Pierce
Jefferson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASCS
Jefferson County
Pierce
Mt. Vernon
Joe B. Green
Route 7
Nonie Willis
North 17Th Street
Ramada Inn
Jefferson Motors Lot
Jordan Street
Johnson
Ray Wishess Now He Hadn't Said Guilty
Ray Wishess, after pleading guilty to a murder charge tied to the Kings assassination, says he regrets admitting conspiracy. The case involves a Reconstruction era statute and possible ongoing government action. Senators on Capitol Hill call for the conspiracy question to stay open as inquiry continues. Alabama attorney Arthur Hanes Jr. says there was a plot involved and the assassination had national and international political implications.
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King
Ray
England
Tennessee
Justice Department
Department
Capitol Hill
James O. Eastland
D-Miss
Senate
Internal Security
Eastland
Birmingham
Ala
Arthur Hanes Jr
Foreman
Hanes
CBS Evening News
Walter Cronkite
Fines levied in circuit court on multiple traffic charges
Sammy Mays of Fairfield faced 15 dollars for disturbance by fighting. Gilbert Hoeinhaus owed 100 dollars for reckless driving. Stanley Woods of Smithboro 10 dollars for faulty equipment. Charles Baker Jr. of West Frankfort 10 dollars for careless driving. Bobby Staley of Route 7 10 dollars for failure to signal. Several truckers were fined 15 dollars for lack of reciprocity, including Lloyd Olds of Hails Tennessee James R German of Malden Missouri Carlos Esqueda of Dilley Texas William E Morris of Cape Girardeau Missouri Albert E Bertline of Jackson Missouri Pamela K Robertson of Neal Drive was found innocent on careless driving.
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Sammy Mays
Route 1
Fairfield
Gilbert Hoeinhaus
Stanley W. Woods
Smithboro
Ill
Charles E. Baker Jr
West Frankfort
Bobby A. Staley
Route 7
Lloyd Olds
Hails, Tenn
James R. German
Malden
Carlos Esqueda
Dilley
Texas
William E. Morris
Cape Girardeau
Albert E. Bertline
Jackson
Pamela K. Robertson
Neal
High Schoolers to Help Locate Jobs in Summer
The Labor Department will fund 30,000 dollars for a 15 state SOS program. High school pupils will lead two paid coordinators per area and work with volunteers to aid disadvantaged students in finding, obtaining, and keeping summer jobs. State employment services assist. Program operates in Jacksonsville Illinois Linton Indiana and Wisconsin locales.
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Washington
Labor Department
Jacksonsville
Ill
Linton
Ind
Wisconsin
Nominees For Simon's Seat Face Off In April Election
Edwardsville Illinois AP reports in a special district race Harry Briggs a Nameoki Township Democrat will meet Dr Merrell Ottwein an Edwardsville Republican in a April 29 general election to fill the va ted 53rd District Senate seat of Lt Gov Paul Simon Briggs won a special primary with 3127 votes defeating four Democrats Ottwein led a Republican field with 3520 votes to advance Ottwein will compete for the 53rd District which covers 10 Madison County townships.
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Edwardsville, Ill
Harry Briggs
Merrell Ottwe
Paul Simon
Briggs
Nameoki Township
Ottwein
Edwardsville
Madison County
Apollo 9 mission ends after 10 days in space
The Apollo 9 flight lasted 10 days 1 hour 53 seconds, extended by 97 minutes to avoid a stormy splashdown. The three astronauts began their return from 280 miles up, braking from 17,500 miles per hour to reenter Earth’s atmosphere. A blast from the engine cooled and directed the craft, with heat shields keeping cabin temperature at a comfortable 70 degrees.
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United States
U.S
Bermuda
Earth
Pacific Ocean
Scott
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