Watts Shooting Verdict Calls Accident in Deadwyler Death
A Los Angeles coroner's jury ruled the May 7 death of Leonard Deadwyler accidental homicide after eight days of testimony. Officer Jerold Bova testified the car lurched and fired reflexively as he leaned in. The case intensified rabble in South Los Angeles following riots that left 34 dead and $40 million in property loss.
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Deadwyler
Jerold M. Bova
Barbara
Bova
Pressure Increases on Johnson to End Vietnam War
UPI reports mounting pressure on President Johnson to seek an honorable exit from the Vietnam War despite military gains. Officials cite South Vietnamese political instability, U.S. electoral concerns, and renewed calls from Neutrals and allies to halt bombing as factors. Moyers reiterated openness to talks if a peace feeler emerged.
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United Press International Washington
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Rockford Man To Stand Trial In Slaying
Charles R. Dewey 25 of Rockford has been found mentally competent to stand trial for murdering an 11 year old Rockford girl. Judge Seidel hopes trial begins by Aug. 15. Prosecutors say Dewey abducted Susan Brady beat her to death with a sledgehammer then burned her body.
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Sycamore, Ill
Charles R. Dewey
Rockford
Charles Seidel
Dewey
Susan Brady
Roy Lasswell
Freeport
Stephenson County
DeKalb County
James Stewart Undergoes Knee Surgery in Santa Monica
Actor James Stewart, 58, at St. John's Hospital after knee operation. A spokesman said Stewart is doing fine and was admitted May 23 with release expected by week’s end.
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Santa Monica
Calif
James Stewart
St. John’s Hospital
Stewart
Driver Lectured by Judge and Fined in Belleville
Magistrate Judge George Sansom lectured Jay Sansom 22 on driving safety and the impersonal nature of the law before fining him 12 for speeding and 5 in court costs. Sansom pleaded guilty to the charge.
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Belleville, Ill
George Sansom
Jay Sansom
Dirksen Opposes Housing Provisions in Civil Rights Bill
Sen. Everett Dirksen reiterated firm opposition to the housing provision in President Johnson's civil rights bill. Senate Republican leadership faces a tight vote path as Mansfield acknowledged potential gaps if Dirksen remains steadfast on constitutional challenges to sale and rental bans. In Australia a shark was killed after a taxi driver dragged it from surf.
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Everett M. Dirksen
Johnson
Dirksen
White House Conference On Civil Rights
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Montana
Congress
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Australia
Latta sells old jail as new one rises
Latta South Carolina offers the old jail for 100 dollars as the town builds a new facility. Mayor A L Legette says they do not expect to give it away. The structure includes four cells and twelve bunks.
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Latta
S. C
A. L. Legette
Four Ex-Cabinet Plotters to Die
Four ex cabinet ministers convicted of plotting to overthrow Mobutu will be hanged publicly Thursday in Leopoldville. Names include former Premier Evariste Kimba and ex-Defense Minister Jerome Anani. two lesser ministers also implicated. Public holiday declared as tens of thousands gather in the square.
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UPI
Evariste Kimba
Jerome Anani
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