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Newport Daily News

Location

Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1968

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Eisenhower Reported Alert After A Major Heart Attack

Washington AP reports President Eisenhower remained alert and in good spirits after a heart attack. Doctors at Walter Reed Army Hospital said his condition was stable with no further pain and no signs of heart failure. Officials noted this was his second major attack this year, but the general appeared comfortable and recoveries were expected.

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Rockefeler Backed by Penn Gov Shafe for GOP Nomination

Pennsylvania Governor Raymond P. Shafe endorsed Nelson Rockefeller for the Republican presidential bid at the Tulsa Governors Association meeting, estimating 45 to 50 of Pennsylvania’s 64 GOP delegates would back Rockefeller. Shafe warned endorsements for other favored sons could free delegates to Nixon’s bloc. Nixon’s camp claimed they already had enough delegates to win.

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Powell Favored To Win Harlem Renomination

NEW YORK AP Adam Clayton Powell, ousted from Congress, seeks renomination in Harlem. He is the overwhelming favorite in the Democratic primary against John Wayne, a former Powell ally. Powell’s fate for Congress remains uncertain as state court actions and past expulsion loom, but Harlem insiders expect the renomination to solidify his return to Washington.

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Suspected Enemy Helis Fired On Near DMZ Fray

Reports from Saigon say aircraft suspected to be enemy helicopters were fired on near the DMZ during the weekend. A daylight recon was to assess damage with no results yet. Vietnamese and U.S. sources outlined downed choppers and shelling actions along the coast, amid ongoing ground and bunker battles around Saigon.

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Chamber plans agency action on downtown redevelopment site

Newport County Chamber of Commerce seeks agency approval to purchase about 5,500 square feet at Lang Wharf Market Square for a new waterfront chamber headquarters with executive offices and visitor center. The plan shifts to a site south of the former proposal, with federal signoff pending.

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NRA Attack On Gun Controls Begins In Washington

The National Rifle Association launches a broad campaign to block gun control laws ahead of a House committee vote. Thousands of letters and calls from 90,000 members flood Congress as NRA officials claim strong public support for gun rights and fear of new regulations.

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Health Center Site Questioned by Local Pastor

Pastor Philip M Larson criticized Newpark Hospital plans for a Community Mental Health Centre on the eighth floor as improper for patient care. Chairman Richard A Sheffield defended the top floor location citing federal guidelines, future expansion, and minimal disruption during construction.

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Worker At Boys Club Gives Rifle Testimony

Robert E. O'Connell, a former Boys Club worker, testified in the Robertson murder trial about Robertson handling rifles at the camp. He said Robertson used a 20 gauge rifle and never worked with other rifles, noting Robertson was devoted to rifle safety and leadership at the club. The testimony occurred during a shortened court session as doctors prepared further medical evidence.

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