Police Sergeant Fired Amid Councilman Confrontation
In Brea a 40 year old police sergeant Lester Pierce was dismissed for swearing and rough handling during a church incident near a street confrontation with councilman Sam Magnus. The firing follows a council probe labeled a witch hunt by Pierce and notes the department faces internal problems. Magnus said the incident involved a shotgun muzzle being shaken near his nose as Pierce threatened to appeal the dismissal and questioned the investigation's scope.
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Lester Pierce
Magnus
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Wiang
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Magnusiel
Mangus
Investi
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Shad
Ihejthe
Civil Service Department
Connally Wins Texas Governorship After Navy Service
Gov Connally, 46, longtime ally of Vice President Johnson, won Texas’s governorship after serving as Navy Secretary under Kennedy. He defeated Jack Cox in November 1962, previously dedicated a Navy landing at Long Beach in 1961, and was noted as a conservative with liberal leanings.
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al ‘Ong-Ime
Lyndon Johnson
Lone Star State
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Magnolia Street
Fort Worth
Jack Cox
Abilene
Johnson
Texas
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Assassination turmoil unfolds during Kennedy tragedy
A tumultuous scene in Dallas followed President Kennedy's shooting. Secret Service moved the motorcade, Connally wounded, Mrs. Kennedy with the body, and the nation mourned as doctors fought to save the president. The assassin used a high powered rifle. Kennedy died en route to Parkland Hospital.
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Secret Service
TUE
Connally
Connady's Sharp Flourish Impresses in Washington
A bold, outspoken figure, Connady earned the nickname yes or no. He cuts a striking profile standing 63 inches tall with a personable smile, making a notable impression in Washington.
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Connady
Washington
Peetae Tells for Kennedy's 2 Wounds
Perry, Parkland attendant surgeon, described Kennedy as in critical condition on arrival with neck and head wounds. He noted immediate resuscitation, a tracheotomy, oxygen, blood and fluids, and monitoring by ECG. He cited an entrance wound at the front of the head and could not confirm if two bullets caused the injuries.
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Parkland Hospital
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Kemp Clark
Three U S Presidents Shot to Death in History
Summary of assassinations and attempts involving U S presidents. Lincoln shot April 14 1865 by John Wilkes Booth at Ford s Theatre Washington D C died next day Booth slain in Maryland. Garfield shot April 2 1881 by Charles Guiteau in Washington died after. McKinley shot September 6 1901 in Buffalo by Leon Czolgosz during a reception. Guileau executed later. Roosevelt shot February 15 1933 in Bayfront Park Miami while addressing city mayor and others. Zangara executed March 20. Truman faced Puerto Rico nationalist attack at Blair House led by Grislea Torresola. guard Leslie Coffelt killed and attacker killed. sentence to death commuted July 24 1950.
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John Wilkes Booth
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Washington
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Booth
Maryland
James A. Garfield
Charles Guileau
Guileau
Garfield
William
McKinley
Buffalo
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Czolgosz
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bayfront Park
Miami
Fla
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Chicago
Anston Cermak
Zangara
Harry Truman
Puerto Rico
Blair House
Leslie Coffelt
Grislea Torresola
Oscar Collaze
Truman
Kennedy Predicts New Rocket Booster To Lead Space Race
President Kennedy told a rain soaked Fort Worth crowd that the United States will launch a new rocket booster early next year. He said the booster will be the most powerful in history, putting the nation ahead of the Soviet Union in the space race. The news of his death spread rapidly as about 5,000 people at the County Courthouse area cheered. The trip covered Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston during a two day tour of the Lone Star State. An integrated audience outside the Hotel Texas reacted to his call for concerted space effort and success.
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Kennedy
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Hotel Texia
Mennedy
Los Angeles Board Votes to Halt Disruptions at Meetings
The Los Angeles City Board of Education approved a 6 to 1 measure authorizing injunctions against the Congress of Racial Equality and similar groups to stop disruptions at board meetings. The scene followed CORE members breaking up a safety meeting and left many in tears or stunned as the national flag hung in the room.
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