Kennedy Assailant Identified as Jordanian Gunman
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, a 24 year old Jordanian, was identified by police as the man who shot Senator Robert F. Kennedy after a California primary victory speech. He was under high security in a Los Angeles hospital with a broken index finger and offered no comment to investigators.
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Tornado Hammers New Subdivision In Haines City
A small tornado struck a two block area in Haines City on Wednesday damaging 17 homes. Police report no injuries though James W. Streeter's home suffered over 1000 dollars in losses from a blown picture window and soaked furnishings.
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Kennedy Remains in Critical Condition After Surgery
Los Angeles AP report states Senator Robert F. Kennedy stayed extremely critical 12 hours after surgeons removed most of a bullet from his brain. The gunman, described as a mysterious youth with Jordanian heritage, remains a factor in the ongoing uncertainty about Kennedy’s survival.
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Airman Drowns at Fort Walton Beach Park
An Hurlburt Field airman Emanuel Young, 21, died after disappearing while swimming with two companions at the Fort Walton Beach Municipal Park on Okaloosa Island. Rescue teams recovered his body at 7 30 p m from a sand dredge hole offshore.
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Kennedy Shot After California Primary Victory
The California primary produced chaotic scenes as Robert F. Kennedy claimed victory and was then shot and critically wounded. Meanwhile Thomas Kuchel was unseated by Max Rafferty, and voting glitches marred counts across Fresno Orange and San Francisco, with Kennedy leading in Northern California and a mixed Southland response.
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Full FWB Schedule Faces Kirk Today
Governor Claude Kirk visits Fort Walton Beach for a twofold tour to meet residents and attend James Lee Day events. He lands at Eglin AFB at 3 30 p m then speaks at Fort Walton Square 4 15 p m before a private conference and a 5 15 p m fish fry honoring James Lee. The day ends with a 7 30 to 9 30 p m cocktail party at Fort Walton Yacht Club with $10 entries, coordinated by Dr A B Galloway.
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