Ballistics Expert Tests Guns In Kirschke Murder Trial
Los Angeles criminalist De Wayne Wolfer testified that Harrington and Richardson Defender revolver fired the bullets that killed Elaine Terry Kirschke and a Big Crankhan on April 8. He matched test-fired bullets to evidence from the crime, saying they came from the same gun. The trial featured 103 exhibits and 49 witnesses, with prosecutors seeking a verdict of guilty or preparing further witnesses.
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Hanoi Bombs Hit Doumer Bridge and Targets in Hanoi
Reports say Hanoi and its suburbs suffered the largest bombing wave to date. The Doumer Bridge, a key Red River crossing, was struck in two waves as U S aircraft pressed raids to disrupt North Vietnam supply routes toward Red China. Phuc Yen, near Hanoi, was a major target as pilots pressed operations with joint Navy, Air Force and Marine involvement.
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Hammer Beating Tragedy Claims Man in Barr Assault
Investigators report Burgermeister accused Barr of opposing and stealing an item from his personal mail. Burgermeister admitted striking Barr with a 14-inch ballpeen hammer as Barr turned to leave. Police found Barr bound by baling wire in Burgermeister's electricity-free home.
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Rent Aid and Model Cities Funds Cut in Conference action
Washington congress results set President Johnson with 10 million for rent supplement and 312 million for model cities funding. Senate favored 537 million for model cities and 40 million for rent aid. House initially opposed both. Model cities target about 80 cities with 80 percent federal share to coordinate urban renewal health care and welfare services. Rent assistance covers subsidies for families in non public projects with government paying the rest beyond one quarter income.
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Two Killed in Fire at Wayside Inn Resort
At the Wayside Inn in Ellenville New York a daytime fire claimed two lives and forced 24 others to flee from the 50 year old wooden hotel. Firefighters battled the blaze after it was discovered at 2 15 am with guests leaping from windows or being carried down ladders. The victims were tentatively identified as Soloman Tentenbaum 72 of Sauger tlas NY and Charles Levidowsky a man in his sixties.
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Oil Blaze Shrinks Egypt Oil Capacity Amid Suez Crisis
Egyptian oil refinery output plummeted as the canal closure cripples supply. UN Security Council holds emergency sessions while Arab paramilitary clashes near the Jordan River raise tensions. Israeli and Soviet roles dominate debate as Egypt seeks aid from Arab states and Russia.
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Suit challenges City council trip on Queen Mary
A civil suit claims Long Beach councilmen illegally funded and benefited from the Queen Mary cruise tied to the Tidelands oil fund. The suit says the voyage has no official purpose and seeks repayment of 8299.08 in expenses plus 81 000 ton liner costs if ruled illegal.
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Senators Reject Cut in Spending
The Senate voted 48 to 39 against a $5 billion federal spending cut for the current fiscal year and then considered a near $2 billion reduction as part of ongoing budget debates. Debate centered on continuing authority for agency funds through November 15 while 1967-68 budgets await approval. The House called for up to $8 billion in total cuts amid Johnson administration pressure. Also, a joint U S Ecuador committee was proposed to renegotiate US loans.
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Vote Backs New Ford Pact to Be Available Soon
Detroit reports early UAW ratification of Ford's three year contract by large margins. About 93 percent of production workers and 62 percent of skilled tradesmen approved. final tallies signal overwhelming support across 25 states locals.
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Voters Back Contraceptive Vends at Manchester University
Students at Manchester University approved a plan to install contraceptive vending machines in a campus building by 110 to 33 vote, despite university opposition. A spokesman cited about 40 pregnancies forcing female students to quit annually.
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Reagan Keeps Speaking Tour Despite Cold Spell
Governor Ronald Reagan leaves Sacramento by charter for a Midwest and Texas tour. He battles a severe chest cold but plans GOP fundraising events in Des Moines Kansas State University Manhattan Dallas Houston Chicago Cincinnati with unity calls.
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