Supreme Court Upholds Public Aid to Parochial Schools
The court ruled New York text book lending to parochial students is constitutional. Justice White led a 6-3 majority saying secular functions of schooling justify taxpayer funded books, with dissents by Black Douglas Fortas.
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Civilian toll rises in Saigon amid Viet Cong rocket raids
Saigon experiences mounting civilian casualties from 22 days of Viet Cong rockets and mortars with 500 plus dead or wounded. Westmoreland departs to become Army chief as Ky and Thieu clash over leadership and Huong’s appointment reshapes Saigon politics.
Ray appears in London court to fight extradition bid
James Earl Ray, arraigned at Bow Street for passport and weapon charges, asked for an attorney signaling potential extradition fight. Bail denied with new hearing set for June 18. US officials aim to repatriate Ray soon as authorities trace his movements across Canada and Europe after the Memphis King assassination.
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Westmoreland Says U.S. Stronger, Sees Prolonged Vietnam War
General William C. Westmoreland declares American strength greater than ever but cautions against expecting a quick defeat of Hanoi. In a farewell news conference before becoming Army chief of staff, he suggests a possible token phase-out in two years and notes no classical military victory is feasible in South Vietnam. He will hand command to Gen. Creighton Abrams Jr. in Saigon.
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Weather Outlook for Tuesday Turns Warm and Wary
The forecast shifts from hot clear to partly cloudy and warm with a chance of thunderstorms. Tuesday highs reach the upper 80s to low 90s and a warm night with lows in the 70s.
Humphrey Seen as Likely Democratic Nominee After Kennedy Death
A New York Times survey indicates Hubert H. Humphrey could secure over 1,600 delegates at the Chicago convention starting August 26, with more than 400 Kennedy supporters switching to him. Eugene J. McCarthy trails with under 450 delegates and about 600 remain undecided. Republican Nelson Rockefeller lauded Kennedy in a Meadville commencement address while under Secret Service guard.
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Light voting expected in Illinois primary contests
Chicago AP reports light turnout anticipated for the Illinois primary Tuesday. Voters will select candidates for governor senator secretary of state attorney general lieutenant governor state auditor supreme court clerk and Congress. The GOP gubernatorial race features Ogilvie Altorfer Stratton and Sutton.
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Kennedy widow and son visit Kennedy grave at Arlington
Thousands visited Arlington National Cemetery to see Robert F Kennedy's grave as his widow Ethel Kennedy and oldest son Joseph Kennedy III made the first visit to the finished site. The Kennedy family, friends, and public figures attended services and prayers amid a national day of mourning led by President Lyndon B Johnson.
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