Kennedy Indictment Seen in Sirhan Case and Kennedy Funeral
New York AP reports Robert F Kennedy lay in state at St. Patrick's Cathedral drawing over 100000 mourners as Sirhan Bishara Sirhan faces murder and assault counts in Los Angeles. Indictment followed a public arraignment with carful security as details drift from cathedral solemnity to courtroom formalities.
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Five Die in Mine Blast at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant
An explosion at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Burlington killed five workers in a storage facility. Names identified include Gary Wayne Lawrence and Gary Raymond Young, with others from Burlington Lomax Keokuk and Stronghurst. one victim’s name withheld. The 20,000 acre plant, operated for the Army, was sealed off as investigators probe the cause. The blast, at about 1 20 p.m. CDT, followed two prior explosions at the facility in the past year.
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Poor People Rally Leader Resigns After Dispute
The Rev Ralph David Abernathy announced in Washington that Bayard Rustin had resigned as national coordinator of the Poor People campaign and that Sterling Tucker of the Urban League would replace him In New York Rustin said he resigned due to lack of clarification of his role and to end confusion He said he accepted the position only at Abernathys urgent request and on an agreed framework which he contends has failed to produce clear guidance The dispute involves goals and participation in the June 19 mass rally and a shift in leadership amid mounting criticism from labor and civil rights groups
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De Gaulle Seeks Third Way Sparks Political Row
Paris AP notes President Charles de Gaulle proposes a third way beyond capitalism and communism to solve France’s social ills. He calls for participation sharing profits and control, while labor leaders and politicians denounce the plan as demagogic and dangerous amid ongoing strikes and unrest.
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Hailstorm Causes Severe Damage in Odessa
Humid easterlies met dry southern winds Friday afternoon near Odessa creating a large hailstorm that battered the city. Ice chunks up to baseball size damaged buildings and vehicles, with one man hospitalized after being struck. Downtown and southern Odessa suffered the worst, many windows shattered. police logged at least 15 minor accidents and over five burglar alarms. Fire crews answered two calls including a fire in South Odessa and standby for downed power lines.
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Viet Cong shells Saigon for fifth straight day
Saigon reported renewed shelling by Viet Cong early Saturday, killing two civilians and wounding 12. Fire hit the riverfront and central districts including near Grail Hospital where officials such as Maj Gen Nguyen Ngoc Loan and Col Van Van Cua were recovering from injuries. The attack marked the 20th shelling in 35 days, with unofficial tallies of civilian deaths and injuries rising.
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Liquor Tops Legislative Arguments in Texas Hearings
Proposals stirred opposition from North Texas lawmakers as the Liquor Control Board faced sharp criticism by a San Antonio legislator over agents’ conduct. The House State Affairs Committee heard testimony on a liquor bill from Chairman R A Carey, plus other campus liquor provisions, while a storm lashed Dallas with hail and high winds.
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Quipster Boss Complains About Wage Law Limit
The Quipster tells Jones he would pay more if allowed, but cites the minimum wage law as the barrier. He asserts the cap prevents fair compensation and laments the rule limiting his pay. No other details are provided.
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Alpine Foreman Meixner Shot Dead in Ranch Country
Arthur Meixner, about 35, foreman of the Kokernot Ranch in Alpine, died at Brewster County Memorial Hospital from a single stomach wound late Friday. Sheriff Carl Williams said the investigation was ongoing and that charges would be filed Saturday morning. the killer’s identity had not yet been released.
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