LBJ Calls for Registering of All Private Firearms
President Johnson urged federal registration of every privately owned gun and pushed stricter gun control laws, triggering controversy in Congress. He spoke Monday in Washington, outlining a plan to track firearms and ban certain weapons while proposing enforcement steps.
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Gun control push at federal level urged by Johnson
President Johnson urged federal gun licensing and registration, aiming to curb gun violence. He proposed a single national computer registry and licensing standards that states could adopt, with federal oversight if states fail to meet timelines. The plan targets criminals and others unfit to own firearms while preserving lawful ownership.
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Beath Decreed in Prison Killing
SACRAMENTO UPI A Superior Court jury ordered the execution of Norman St. Martin 38 in San Quentin gas chamber for fatally stabbing fellow inmate James R. Carter in Folsom Prison The penalty trial lasted about two and a half hours Monday with the jury voting for the death penalty over life imprisonment The jury previously convicted him of Carter's murder St Martin was serving a life term in Folsom for robbery and second degree murder six years earlier in Los Angeles County He contended he acted in self defense.
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Gunshots in U S Kill 198 in Week
An Associated Press survey shows 198 people died from gunshots in the United States in the week ending Sunday. Homicides led with 114 deaths, Texas reported 20 fatalities, and the nationwide homicide total neared the 125 weekly FBI average for 1966.
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Millions Wasted on M16 Rifle Procurement
Rep. Richard Ichord leads a subcommittee investigation into the M16 rifle contract process stating that at least 40 million dollars has been squandered due to incompetence and bungling. He urges legislation to require price disclosures to competitors before contract awards to improve procurement procedures.
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Fog Delays Flights at Kennedy Airport
Heavy fog stalled all takeoffs and landings at Kennedy Airport New York with zero visibility and ceiling. Departures and arrivals were halted shortly before 8 am, a central tower spokesman said.
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U S Loses Five Combat Helicopters in Blackest Period
A wartime report details five U S combat helicopters lost amid heavy fighting near Saigon and the Nha Be River area nine miles south of the capital. Viet Cong fire brought down two choppers while a Huey gunship crashed in a marsh. Casualties include five American dead and nine wounded, with Viet Cong losses reported at 87 in the area. American air and ground units pressed the search and battle to recover wreckage and defeat forces.
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Hundreds Turn In Guns In Chicago Amid Gun Registration
Chicago gun registration head Maj. Gen. Francis Kane reports 934 guns turned in since May 29 as the program runs without interruption. He notes about 75 weapons are surrendered daily and that suburban turnout remains low with 13 guns since Friday. The law took effect May 15 and there are no questions asked for returns.
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