Viet Cong rockets kill 25 in Saigon and attack on church
Viet Cong rocket assault in Saigon kills 25, with nine rockets striking near the marble palace and a hospital blast killing two and wounding four. A 200 pound explosive damaged a Cholon newspaper building. a bridge blast killed five on a patrol. On the northern frontier, Marines clash with North Vietnamese near Khe Sanh, with 49 enemy dead and 13 Marines killed.
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Pittsburgh students shut down schools after vandalism spree
News index reports Pittsburgh students end up closing schools following a vandalism spree. The incident highlights local disruptions and student involvement across multiple campuses, prompting a broader investigation into campus safety and response strategies.
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Congress faces watered-down gun control call from Clark
Rep. Frank M. Clark joined 16 others in criticizing a crime bill for narrowly targeting handguns while neglecting rifles and shotguns. He urged a strong law covering all lethal weapons and opposed court supervised wiretapping and narrowing suspect rights in confessions and eyewitness testimony.
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Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania Today and Saturday
Mostly sunny and warm conditions expected across Western Pennsylvania with highs in the 80s to low 90s. Tonight will be fair and mild with overnight lows in the upper 50s to 60s.
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Thousands pay final tribute to RFK in New York
A day long funeral vigil at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral draws 36,000 past the closed coffin with 20,000 more waiting outside as mourners line midtown streets. Edward Kennedy attends the early Mass while Robert F. Kennedy Jr. helps honor his father beside an honor guard and close family.
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Kennedy Remembered After Assassination In New York Night
Crowds from across New York and New Jersey gathered near Fifth Avenue churches to mourn Senator Edward M Kennedy. Mary Ann Camp and her children stood vigil as Kennedy is to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery after funeral rites in the city. The vigil recalled the nation’s past losses including President Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas.
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Johnson weighs veto on anticrime bill after RFK slaying
President Johnson faces a tough choice on an anticrime bill he deems flawed or vetoes it hoping for a tougher version from Congress. With Senator Kennedy's assassination and rising crime, the issue carries heavy emotion and no clear decision yet. Johnson spoke to the nation after Kennedy's death.
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Grand jury to weigh murder charge against Sirhan Sirhan
A California grand jury meets to consider a murder indictment against Sirhan Sirhan, Kennedy’s alleged killer, as security tightens at Los Angeles County jail amid threats to storm the facility. Prosecutors plan to call 17 witnesses including Jesse Unruh, Rafer Johnson, and Roosevelt Grier.
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Ellwood Knitting Mills to Add 22,000 Sq Ft Annex
Ellwood Knitting Mills Inc will add 22 000 square feet to expand facilities. Fred Wolfe general manager announces project with R J Herge and R J Denny Schill of Ellwood City Industrial Development Corp. Work starts June 17. Dale Lutz Sons is general contractor. Electrical by Herge Radio and Electric Shop Inc. Air conditioning by A B Heating. About 300 employees currently. expansion expected to increase staff. Cost not disclosed.
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President signs bill to shield presidential candidates
In the wake of Senator Robert F. Kennedy's assassination Congress and President Johnson moved swiftly to authorize Secret Service protection for major presidential and vice presidential candidates. The measure, signed Thursday, provides funding through month end and paves the way for further funding next year.
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Council seeks aid to retain city bus service
City Council approved applications for state and federal grants to fund bus service after August 31 under the New Castle Area Transit Authority. Projects aim to cover about 297000 for 10 to 15 minibuses six to eight 28 passenger buses a truck and equipment with federal two thirds and state city share. Government funding may cover operating losses with city costs around 24000 annually.
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Obituary List From Ort Meerack For June 7 1968
Friday notices list for Ort Meerack including Albert Morrow 52 of Reno Lane Katie Subasic 4 of Ellwood Road John Zych 68 of Sunny Avenue Ernestina Pelosi 81 of Ashland Avenue John Melcher Jr 35 of Madison Wisconsin Florence Rodgers 85 of Mercer Ralph Metzler 75 of Glendale Arizona Mary Brown 79 of Mercer.
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Sunny Ave
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S. Ashland Ave
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Madison
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Mercer
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Glendale
Ariz
Mary Brown
Harriman heads to Kennedy funeral amid Vietnam talks
U.S. Ambassador Harriman flies to New York for Senator Robert F. Kennedy's funeral and plans a second meeting with President Johnson on stalled Vietnam negotiations. Deputy Cyrus Vance joins as North Vietnam maintains its hard line, while both sides seek de escalation to start formal talks.
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New Castle Jaycees Charity Horse Show Opens With Exhibitors Turned Away
The New Castle Jaycees Charity Horse Show opens at 7 p.m. today after turning away exhibitors for the first time in five years. Over 300 exhibitors from across the country will compete in a three day event. Exhibitors arrived starting Wednesday with shows scheduled Friday and Sunday sessions.
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