Kennedy memorial service in Los Angeles honors slain senator
At St. John’s Episcopal Church in Los Angeles about 300 people gathered for the 10th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination. Governor Edmund Brown Jr urged Americans to reclaim Kennedy’s heroic spirit, while actress Shirley MacLaine praised his gentle spirit and forgiveness amid political turmoil. The gathering recalled Kennedy’s murder after his California primary win at the Ambassador Hotel.
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Former Sen Montoya 62 Dies in Washington Hospital
Former Sen Joseph Montoya a New Mexico Democrat and Watergate investigator died at Georgetown University Medical Center at age 62 from liver and kidney failure. He served in Congress from 1957 and Senate from 1964, gaining prominence on the Watergate committee and championing consumer protection and truth in advertising.
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Primaries Shape Key Races From California to New Jersey
In major primary contests across eight states voters select nominees for local and national offices. California's Gov Brown faces weak GOP field while Ed Davis Evelle Younger Ken Maddy and Pete Wilson seek GOP lines. Virginia backs Rich ard Obenshain over Richard Warner with Warner married to Elizabeth Taylor. New Jersey sees Bill Bradley challenging Richard Leone for the Democratic Senate nomination. Republican Clifford Case holds a sizable lead over Jeffrey Bell in a contest marked by ideological divides. Mississippi leaders anticipate a seven-candidate Democratic field with a June 27 runoff possible if no one clears a majority.
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School aid proposals now before legislature
Illinois legislators weigh eight central and Southern Illinois district aid formulas. Even the best plans yield smaller distributive state aid next year for many districts due to higher local valuations and complex funding rules. Murphysboro gains and several others lose, with Ed wardsville and Carbondale showing the largest declines under various proposals.
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Extradition of Joan Little Cleared by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court cleared the way for New York authorities to return Joan Little to North Carolina to finish serving a term on a breaking and entering conviction with potential extra time for escape. The ruling rejected claims her life would be endangered in North Carolina custody and denied postponing extradition for a formal appeal. The day also included rulings on evidence use when internal regulations are not followed, a gender named rape statute, Minnesota campaign finance check off, and Herbert Fineman’s obstruction of justice sentence.
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Publication Offices and Rates for the Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan announces its offices in Carbondale Murphysboro and Herrin with addresses and contact numbers. It notes delivery options rates by carrier and mail including time frames and prices for Southern Illinois and military areas as well as outside Southern Illinois.
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Bakalis Endorsed by Illinois Independent Voters Group
The Independent Voters of Illinois urged support for Democrat Michael Bakalis over Gov. James R. Thompson after a 55-35 vote by the interview committee. The panel also backed Sen. Charles Percy over Alex Leith, and Donald Mulack over Richard J. Elrod for Cook County sheriff. The board will decide later this month.
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