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Newspaper

Playground Daily News

Location

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1968

Page

2

Robert Kennedy Dies After Long Fight in Los Angeles

The nation mourns as Robert F. Kennedy dies at 1 44 am PDT after an 25 hour struggle following an eight shot ambush at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Sirhan Sirhan, 24, is jailed on six counts of assault with intent to murder and a murder indictment is expected. The attack stems from Middle East tensions with Kennedy's pro Israel stance cited as a possible motive.

Joseph Jr Robert Kennedy Washington Arlington National Cemetery John F. Kennedy Ambassador Hotel Seni-Jupene J. McCarthy California Ethel Sirhan Bishara Sirhan Los Angeles County Kennedy Middle East Jordan Israel U.S Sirhan Asst. Dist. Atty William L. Rizzi Los Angeles All Points Samuel Yorty Yorty Thomas C. Lynch Atty Ewel Younger Frank Mankiewicz Robert Francis Kennedy Sen Stephen Smith Peter Lawford Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Johnson White House John Kennedy Dallas

Kennedy Assassin Suspect Sirhan Sirhan In Custody

Authorities report Sirhan Sirhan captured after Kennedy shooting. He faced six counts of attempted murder with murder charges expected. Motive cited includes anti Jewish views and anger over Israel's victory. ties to Communist groups noted by Mayor Yorty. Sirhan’s family expressed shock and sorrow.

Sirhan Israel New York America Kennedy U.S Eugene J Yorty Jordan Bishara Sirhan

Lesley Broxson Rites Saturday in Fort Walton Beach

Funeral services for Lesley Broxson 73 of 229 Brooks St will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. at McLaughlin Mortuary Chapel with Rev. James Quigley officiating. Burial will follow at Wright Cemetery. Survivors include wife Annie, three sons Bood of West Palm Beach Avery and Chifford of Fort Walton Beach, three brothers Calvin Joe and Thomas, sister Mary Ann Atwell, and eight grandchildren.

Lesley Broxson Brooks St Okaloosa Memoria Hospital Broxson Fort Walton Beach Ocean City Baptist Church James Quigley McLaughlin Mortuary Chapel Wright Cemetery Annie Broxson Bood Broxson West Palm Beach Avery and Chifford Broxson Calvin Joe Broxson Fort Swalton Beach Thomas Broxson Victer Texas Mary Ann Atwell Niceville

Niceville High School Class of 1968 Graduation

Niceville High School will award diplomas to 188 graduates at 7 30 p m in the school stadium Principal Orus Kinney presides William Henry O Byone vale dictorian will deliver the valedictory He is the son of Mr and Mrs William O Byone of Valparaiso Salutatorian is Richard Thomas Gamm son of Lt Col and Mrs T J Gamm of Eglin AFB Invocation will be by Charles Rybos Patricia Moultrie will give the welcome and lead the pledge Both are seniors and top honor students Faculty sponsors Sara Davis and Jerry Spurlin present the graduates Musical selections include a solo Impossible Dream by choral director Neil Rawls and processional recessional by Nancy Gilland.

Niceville Niceville Senior High School Orus E. Kinney William Henry O'Byrne William O’byrne Lincoln Ave Valparaiso Neil Rawls Nancy Gilland

Rockets Near Saigon Residence Highlight Indirect War Toll

Saigon rockets struck near General Westmoreland’s residence as Viet Cong shelled the capital for the 19th time in 34 days. The barrage killed two hospital civilians and caused hospital fires, with overall U.S. and Vietnamese casualties rising amid Paris talks.

Saigon William C. Westmoreland U.S Washington Vietnam Paris Tan Son Nhut Highlands

French Workers Return to Normal After Turmoil

Thousands of French workers returned to jobs after 20 days of strikes while small groups blocked subway lines and bus routes in Paris. Renault and Michelin plants faced renewed stoppages though many sectors including Lorraine metallurgy and Orly airfield were returning to work as unions labeled protesters adventurists.

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Dixon Foresees Kennedy Trouble In Horoscope

Jeane Dixon, writer of Your Horoscope, predicted last January that a dark cloud would surround Senator Kennedy with strings pulling backward. She foresaw surprising changes and decisions around him, noting the heavens would not allow a shining light to break through at this time.

Jeane Dixon Playground Daily News Sen. Kennedy

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