Extradition Seen As Step In Ray Murder Case
The United States secured a provisional British warrant charging James Earl Ray with the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ray appeared impassive in a brief British court session as prosecutors prepared formal extradition for trial. If defended, the process could stretch into August with Ray held without bail and a Bow Street hearing set to decide substantial evidence for extradition.
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U.S
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
Ray
United States
U.S. Justice Department
Frank Milton
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U.S. Atty
Fred M. Vinson Jr
Britain
Home Secretary
James Callaghan
Bow Street Court
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Four UF students held on marijuana charges in Gainesville raid
Four Gainesville men including UF students were jailed on sale and possession counts after deputies seized 70 pounds of marijuana valued at about 25 000 at a rooming house. Bonds were set at 4000 each by Alachua County Judge John Connell.
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University of Florida
Alachua County
John Connell
Robert Michael Fine
Miami
John Russell Kirkland
Orlando
Charles Victor Brodsky
Miami Beach
Oliver Harold Parker
Florida
Rockets Hit Saigon In Early Morning Attack
Viet Cong rockets blasted Saigon at the start of the morning rush hour, hitting government buildings and severing international communications. At least nineteen people were killed and about seventy wounded. The shelling marked the 23rd day of shelling in 38 days, with an unofficial toll of 128 dead and 483 wounded overall. Independence Palace was reported as a prime target but not struck.
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Air Vietnam
Associated Press
Rex
Na- Lee
Lawyer Chosen For Sirhan
A lawyer chosen by the Los Angeles County Bar Association and approved by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan will represent the Kennedy assassination defendant. A.L. Wirin of the ACLU said Sirhan will be guarded and will not discuss the case, as a security order limits comments. Sirhan, a Jordanian immigrant, is held at the County Central Jail.
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Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
A.L. Wirin
California
American Civil Liberties Union
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Wirin
Sirhan
Superior Court
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Wimm
Sam Yorty
Yorty
Donald R. Wright
Los Angeles Superior Court
Tral
Thas
Hall of Justice
Wright
Fort Walton Beach Council Scrambles Over Public Restrooms
The Fort Walton Beach city council grapples with building public bathrooms at Okaloosa Island and Garnier's Beach parks. Costs rise to about 6980 dollars per unit, roughly 15 dollars per square foot, delaying construction and prompting talk of temporary tents and bags.
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Fort Walton Beach
Okaloosa Island
Garnier
Charlie Evans
Daring Rescue Saves Former Local Pilot
Major Carl Light an Air Force pilot formerly based at Hurlburt and Eglin was shot down in North Vietnam on his 16th mission during a second tour. He survived 21 hours in jungle after a rescue helicopter evacuated him to Da Nang hospital. he later returned to Thailand and his wife in Fort Walton Beach expressed relief and gratitude for the rescue effort.
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Arrval
Fort Walton
Air Force
Eglin
Hurlburt
Viet Nam
Carl Light
Demilitarized Zone
Light
Fort Walton Beach
Texas
Thailand
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Maj. Light
SAWC
Vietnam
Maj
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Mas Light
Strange calls at Playground Daily News for Mrs Henry
A caller seeking Mrs Henry contacted the newspaper but the receptionist and bookkeeping staff could not locate such a person. The inquiry led to a discussion about Bev Becquemore and a poodle named Henri with an appointment at the poodle parlor the next day.
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Playground Daily News
Mrs. Henry
Bev Becquemore
Henri
Pater
Treasure Hunt Clue No 2
Captain Billys crew holds her close in tight as she slips past the island in the night. Drop anchor over her side and step ashore for a treasure. The winds have blown so direct and the right spot you must select.
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