Grand Jury weighs first degree murder in RFK case
Los Angeles County Grand Jury hearings consider indictment against Sirhan Bishara Sirhan for Kennedy's assassination. Jurors, 22 in number, must reach 14 votes. Sirhan, 24, is jailed under constant guard after bond was revoked. Precise arraignment planned within 48 hours with trial likely within 60 days. Five further indictments sought for wounding others at the Ambassador Hotel.
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Assassination Spurs Sale Of Guns in Terre Haute
Gun sales and registrations surge in Terre Haute after national assassinations. Police report registrations up about 300 percent from last year, with estimates of 25 000 registered and as many as 50 000 unregistered. Average four guns registered daily, two in the first 15 minutes after Kennedy's death. Police warn armament can endanger innocents, while gun stores report rising sales and public demand.
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Maple Ave
Weather Map and Local Forecast for Terre Haute Vicinity
Local conditions show warm, humid air with a reading of 69 at 9am and 87 at 2pm. Tonight fair and warm. Saturday partly sunny and more humid with highs near 86. Indiana statewide fair tonight, Illinois fair to partly cloudy with continued warmth through Saturday. lows 66 to 72 in Indiana.
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San Francisco Mayor Proclaims Turn in Your Gun Week
Mayor Joseph L Alioto declared Turn in Your Gun Week starting July 4 to honor Senator Robert Kennedy. He urged residents to surrender all hand guns at police stations without questions, addressing a large crowd under flag memorial ribbons.
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Sirhan Sirhan held in jail after Kennedy shooting arrest
Deputies guard Sirhan in the county jail medical section for treatment of a broken index finger and sprained ankle suffered during his capture at the hotel. He has facial bruises, underwent a full medical exam, and is under care of Dr Marcus Crahan. He refused to talk about the shooting and showed no intent to see family visits. He learned of Kennedy’s death and the global reaction from copies of the morning paper.
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Penn Central Promises Relief On Crossings
Penn Central's Southern Region general manager Jeremy Taylor of Indianapolis pledged all out PC cooperation to provide relief on crossings and speed up installations as part of a broader safety push.
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Jeremy Taylor
Solar Prominences Flare Thousands of Miles from Sun
Streamers of flaming hydrogen known as solar prominences flare from the sun to distances of 250000 miles or more moving at up to speeds of 250 miles a second.
Johnson Pushes Tougher Gun Control Bill After Kennedy Assassination
President Johnson urged Congress to expand a gun control bill beyond pistols to ban mail order sales of rifles and shotguns, citing safety and national sentiment after the Kennedy assassination. He noted House passage of pistols ban and signaled possible veto or revisions, while other sections of the broad crime law would grant police wiretap powers and bolster confessions rulings.
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Thousands File Past RFK In State at St. Patrick's
Tens of thousands of mourners filed past Robert F. Kennedy’s body in state at St. Patrick’s Cathedral New York as the nation mourned the slain senator. Notables including Robert S. McNamara Douglas Dillon Burke Marshall and John Doar attended with Kennedy’s son Joseph Patrick Kennedy. The line stretched about 10 blocks to Grand Central Station in 90 degree heat as vigil began and continues through the night.
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Kennedy tribute fills Indiana as nation mourns
Hoosiers mark one month since Robert F Kennedy win with solemn services and prayers across Indiana. Governor Branigin orders flags at half staff and urges unity under law. Notre Dame honors Kennedy with Patriotism Award and remarks from Rev Hesburgh. Memorials occur at Notre Dame and churches in Lafayette Richmond Indianapolis and Columbus with ecumenical services planned.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church
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University
Kennedy
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