Major Setback in Push for Gun Control Legislation
Washington AP reports the drive for tougher gun control laws hits a major snag as the Senate Judiciary Committee votes 7 to 5 to delay further consideration of weapons control bills until July 9 amid delays and adverse public reaction.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
National Rifle Association
Johnson
Congress
Senate
Sen. Tydings
House Judiciary Committee
Viet Cong infiltrators push toward Saigon capital
Vietnamese capital on full alert as Viet Cong infiltration increases within 48 hours. Army districts tighten security with leaves canceled and guards posted near Gia Dinh and Binh Loi bridge. Intelligence notes platoon size groups moving from west and northwest into five Saigon districts amid street blockades and checkpoints.
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U.S
J One
Military
Gia Dinh
Norh
Binh Loi
Quentin N. Burdick
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Cong
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D-Conn
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Indi
Bow
Ray
King
Memphis
Tenn
Frank Milton
Roger Frisby
Frisby
George Jacob Bonebrake
FBI
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Bonerake
Milton
Britain
King assassination ad campaign debate in British court
Ray's attorney argues the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr was political in nature and not a crime against the state. The case traces 19th century and 1891 rulings on political offenses and jurisdiction. Ray, in a guarded box, disputes testimony from Detective Butler about his capture and identity.
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London
Dodd
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
Ray
Thomas Butler
Butler
United States
Heat Wave Pressures Odessa Midland Weather
The Odessa Midland region faces temperatures to 102 this afternoon and 105 Saturday as a heat wave builds. A 95 degree daytime reading in Terminal, 100 in Wink, and a 70 degree low mark reported near dawn. A south wind drives humid air from the Gulf, with isolated thundershowers unlikely at under 10 percent. A cool front from Montana to California may reach the area by late Sunday.
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Odessa-Midlands
U. S
Wink
Odessa
Permian
Gulf
Mexico
Montana
California
Weather Bureau
Odessa- Midland
Sirhan Granted Three Weeks To Enter Murder Charge Plea
Sirhan Sirhan, held under strict security, was ordered to enter a murder plea within three weeks. Judge Schauer granted a delay to July 19 for psychiatric examination by Dr. George Abe at Los Angeles County State Hospital as prosecutors and defense seek time to study transcripts amid intense media coverage.
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Los Angeles
Kennedy
Richards
de Ward Stainbrook
dur‘Schauer
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Fendant
Tion
LBJ Plans Mon Day Holiday Bill Signatures
President Johnson says he will sign a bill to move four national holidays to always fall on Mondays. The change would start in 1971 and affects Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day and Veterans Day while giving Columbus Day status as a national holiday.
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Washington
Johnson
Transplant Underway In Canada On Heart Series
A Montreal AP report describes Canada starting a major heart transplant program led by Dr. Pierre Grondin with a Canadian law signaling holidays and a three day weekend plan. It notes the second Monday in October is a holiday and mentions a traffic accident victim receiving a heart from the donor. The Institute performs the transplant operation.
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Washington
Montreal
Columbus
United States
Tax talks stall as Texas lawmakers face 30 day limit
In a tense Texas session lawmakers debated tax bills with House conferees clashing with senators. Governor nominees pressed for a lighter levy while the 30 day special session neared its midnight Wednesday adjournment. Bill Clayton challenged reform, and Sirhan repeated questions on replacing the public defender as the stalemate persisted across pages.
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House
Bill Clayton
Springlake
Senate
Parker
Senators
H. J. Blanchard
Lubbock
Sirhan
Parsons Tor
San Angelo
Dorsey Harde
Group To Seek Final Accord AUSTIN Tax Conferees Appointed
The Texas House voted 115 to 20 to reject Senate changes on a one cent sales tax increase and called for a conference to resolve differences. Speaker Ben Barnes appointed Rep. Ben Atwell and four others as House conferees as the Senate pushed a 175.6 million dollar tax package and adjusted the sales tax start date to October 1, 1968.
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Ben Barnes
Ben Atwell
Dallas
R. H. Cory
Victoria
Ralph Wayne
Plainview
Hudson Moyer
Amarillo
James Nugent
Kerrville
House
Senate
Changi
John Connally
Atwell
Solons Bitter About Fortas Being Named Chief Justice
Washington report notes opposition to President Johnsons court picks growing in both parties. Senate Republicans circulate a blocking petition while Judiciary Committee to hear arguments on the vacancy and issue of a successor prior to Warren stepping down. Ramsey Clark to testify July 11 as the department cites precedents for approving appointees before predecessors leave.
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Washington
Johnson
Senate
Carl Parker
Portsfar
Senate Republi
Mike Mans
Chatrness
James O. Eastland
Texas
Miss
Senate Judiciary
Abe Fortas
United States
Homer Thornberry
Supreme Court
Fortas
Earl Warren
Thornberry
Warren
Atty
Ramsey Clark
Justice Department
Everett
Khe Sanh Evacuation Labeled Grave Defeat
Paris AP reports Nguyen Thanh Le, press officer for North Vietnam’s peace talks delegation, calls the Khe Sanh evacuation a grave defeat for the United States. He says Washington was forced to retreat from the base near the DMZ after over a month of fighting, with 11,700 casualties among 15,000 enemy forces. He condemns U.S. acts as war and demands unconditional cease of bombardments and aggression.
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Khe Sanh
United States
U.S
Ers
Ethhas
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Fox
The Quipster An Open Mouth Indicates A Closed Mind
A concise quip notes that speaking without thought can reveal a closed mind. The line cautions against rash remarks and values thoughtful consideration over empty bravado. It reflects a common caution about words revealing attitude and intellect.
Odessa Am race driver races stockers for fun
A lighthearted sports item notes an Odessan stock car racer enjoying a day at the track with stock vehicles raced for recreation. The piece highlights local participation and community interest in regional auto racing events.
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Odessa
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