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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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Jun 10, 1968

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Hood College grads urged to join in life and turmoil

Katherine Graham of the Washington Post urged Hood College graduates to engage in contemporary life and commit to causes as did the late Sen. Robert Kennedy. She warned violence as a dissent method undermines law and warned leaders to remain hopeful and focused on reform and renewal.

The Washington Post Co Hood College Rogert F. Kennedy Katherine Graham Kennedy Graham

Area Schools To Graduate Tonight

Five Frederick County high schools hold graduation exercises tonight Gov ernor Thomas Johnson Linganore Middletown Brunswick Emmitsburg. Addresses by seniors include Joyce Keeney C Beth Trott Karen Gove J W R Lawson Charles Thornton Eddie Ritchie Gary G Null Tina Saylor George Baker. Baccalaureates were held Sunday for many seniors.

Frederick County Governor Thomas Johnson High School Linganore High School Middletown High School Brunswick High School Emmitsburg High School Joyce Keeney C. Beth Trott Francis Reinberger Singanore High School Karen Gove J. W. R. Lawson Francis A. Morrison St. Peter’s Catholic Church Charles Thornton Eddie Ritchie George Klinefelter Gary G. Null George Baker Tina Saylor Emmitsburg

Turn In Gun Movement Begins

In the wake of Kennedy's assassination a turn in-your-guns movement grows with calls for tougher gun laws at federal state and city levels. Alan Scroening in Lancaster Pa turns in two hunting guns, hoping others will follow and destroy them. Volpe of the National Governors Conference plans to push stricter gun laws at their next meeting in Cincinnati.

New York Robert F. Kennedy Alan BE Lancaster Volpe Cincinnati

Frederick Pastor Rev W Merval Weaver Dies at 68

The Rev W Merval Weaver pastor emeritus of the United Presbyterian Church of Frederick died suddenly Saturday at 4 p m from a heart attack. He was 68, born in Clearfield County Pa son of the late W Frank and Edith Jane Weaver. Survived by wife Goldie Chandlee Weaver a son John Chandlee Weaver of Manasquan N J a daughter Barbara Jean Batdorf of Frederick and four grandchildren. He graduated from Temple University 1923 and Princeton Seminary 1926. He earlier led Pine Grove Presbyterian Airville Pa for 12 years before moving to Frederick in 1938 to serve the Frederick church.

W. Merval Weaver Pontiac Ave United Presbyterian Church of Frederick Clearfield County W. Frank Edith Jane Weaver Goldie Chandlee Weaver John Chandlee Weaver Manasquan N.J Barbara Jean Batdorf James McFarland Clearfield James Neff Garver Jack Arntz Millroy Weaver Temple University Princeton Seminary Pine Grove Presbyterian Church Airville York County

Sirhan to Enter Plea June 28 in RFK Slaying

Los Angeles prosecutors push to close holes in Case No. A233421 as Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, 24, awaits a plea to murder in the slaying of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Unanswered questions linger about a possible conspiracy and the identity of the polka-dot dress girl.

Los Angeles Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Los Angeles County Robert F. Kennedy Sirhan New York Sandy Serrano Kennedy Ambassador Hotel Miss Serrano Kathy Fulmer

Nationwide Search Begun For Sen McCourt

State Senator Frank J. McCourt has been missing since May 29 and a national police search is underway. McCourt’s car was found at Washington National Airport and clothing was missing from his Baltimore apartment. Law partner Nathan Stern said McCourt was in nervous fatigue and police across the continental 48 states were alerted.

Baltimore Frank J. McCourt Washington National Nathan Stern McCourt

Rek's Driver Beaten Robbed After 24-Hour Duty

Washington dispatch reports Lee E. Morrow personal driver for the late Senator Robert F Kennedy was beaten and robbed in the early hours Sunday after a 24 hour shift with the grieving family.

Washington Lee E. Morrow Robert F Kennedy

Ray Contesting Extradition Amid UK Court Appearance

James Earl Ray appeared in Bow Street Court London to contest U S extradition over the Martin Luther King Jr homicide. He sought a lawyer as authorities proceed with the process, while a crowd gathered and security remained tight at the proceeding.

London James Earl Ray Bow Street Court U.S Martin Luther Kang Jr Ray America United States Memphis Tenn Ramon George Sneyd Canada Portugal Britain Brussels Africa Toronto Sun Soo Tennessee King

Arson Suspects Netted After Intensive Maryland Case Work

State and city arson investigators say a six week campaign closed multiple incendiary cases with arrests. Charles E. Brown, 19, faces arson charges for the April 8 Old City Mill fire causing $20,000 in damage. A juvenile, 11, is linked to several citywide fires including the Nemec residence and Arlan's Department Store incidents with over $15,000 in damage. The juvenile also reported a false alarm on May 5.

Maryland Fire Marshall Frederick Top Barnes James Schroyer Charles E. Brown Middle Alley Old City Carroll Street Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company Brown Murray H. Fout Department of Juvenile Services Nemecek Fairview Avenue James Louise Nemecek Arlan’s

Furnace Fire Reported at 219 Washington Street

During the hour ending 10 a.m. on the Saturday incident at 219 Washington Street a furnace fire was reported. Uniteds and Citizens responded to the scene. No additional details on the call volume or outcome are provided.

Washington Street Uniteds Citizens

Stock Market Moves Irregularly Higher Despite Fed Credit Tightening

In New York trading, stocks rose irregularly as the Federal Reserve Board tightens credit. The tape was late and overall gains outpaced losses by roughly 100 issues on the New York Stock Exchange.

New York Federal Reserve Board New York Stock Exchange

Code Rule Debate Tonight in Frederick County

The second public hearing on code home rule vs charter form starts at 8 p.m. in the Winchester Room at Winchester Hall. Commissioner Collins backs code home rule, Horman supports it, and Hutton opposes.

Winchester Room Winchester Hall Charles E. Collins Russell Z. Horman Wallace E. Hutton Hutton Collins Frederick County Charter Code Maryland

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