Violence Probe Initiated By Presidential Commission
President Johnson created a one year study panel to examine violence in America and consider limiting candidate contact with voters. The 10 member commission, led by Milton S Eisenhower, was asked to explore causes of lawlessness and whether campaigning safety should curb mass contact. The inquiry followed the California assassination of Senator Kennedy and aims to guide remedies and policy.
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America
Johnson
White House
Congress
Robert F. Kennedy
California
Milton S. Eisenhower
Commission
Milton Eisenhower
National Commission On the Group
Tightened gun control bid defeated in committee
Washington AP Johnson seeks tougher gun controls after Kennedy shooting. House Judiciary deadlocks 16 16 on immediate action. Celler aims for compromise by June 20. Dodd bills would ban mail order rifles and require federal registration with penalties up to 2000 fine and two years in prison. Kennedy sponsorship of pistol bill rejected by Senate.
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Washington
Johnson
House
Judiciary Committee
Emanuel Celler
D-N.y
Celler
Senate
Thomas J. Dodd
D-Conn
William M. McCulloch
Ohio
Republican
Congress
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Dodd
New Jersey
Hawaii
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Daytime Viet Cong Rocket Barrage Hits Saigon
Viet Cong fired about 30 large rockets into central Saigon during morning rush hour killing at least 19 civilians and wounding 106. The attack, the heaviest so far in daytime shelling, hit near government buildings and disrupted communications.
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Commie
Saigon
William C Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
Manila
Honolulu
Washington
Westmoreland
U.S. 11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Blaiberg Receives Emergency Liver Aid at Cape Town
Dr. Philip Blaiberg, famed as the longest surviving heart transplant patient, was treated for a liver complication at Groote Schuur Hospital. Dr. Christiaan Barnard said Blaiberg has hepatitis but is not in a critical condition. Barnard reported after telephoning Cape Town from London. Blaiberg, 59, had returned for routine tests and had recently moved to a special sterilized suite after the operation.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Philip Blaiberg
Groote Schuur Hospital
London
Christiaan N. Barnard
Blaiberg
Barnard
Netherlands
Hospital
Tibet Twice The Size Of Texas
United Press International reports a surprising geographic comparison stating that Tibet is about twice the land area of Texas. The claim emphasizes vast plateaus and terrain supporting the figure, though exact measurements vary by source.
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Tibet
Texas
Superintendent Appointed at Glenn Home
Vigo Circuit Court Judge H Ralph Johnston announced Carlton Spud Gill and wife Phyllis of RR 7 will operate the Glenn home, succeeding Everett Branam Jr. and wife after eight years. They take duties July 1, with Gill bringing mechanics and farming experience and Mrs Gill handling books, from County Auditor office.
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Carlton
Spud” Gill
Phyllis
RR 7
Glenn
Everett Branam Jr
Vigo Circuit Court
H. Ralph Johnston
Gills
Branams
Johnston
Branam
Gill
U S Seeks Speedup In Ray s Extradition
U S legal experts planned a rapid return for fugitive James Far Ray to face trial in the United States while police across nations continued the probe into possible help for his four nation flight. A provisional British warrant charged Ray with murder of Dr Martin Luther King Jr amid his Brixton Prison hold.
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London
U. S
James Far Ray
United States
Atlantic
Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
Flag Week Set by Johnson Including June 14 Flag Day
President Johnson designates June 9 to 15 as National Flag Week and June 14 as Flag Day, urging national observance and patriotic displays across the country.
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Washington
Johnson
Vigo County teachers salaries limited by law says school board
The Vigo County School Corporation must adopt a salary schedule within state budget limits. Attorney Warren Everett told the board it would be unlawful to set contracts beyond available funds for 1968-69. The board may draft new contracts next year if state funds or rules change.
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Vigo County School Corporation
Warren Everett
Vigo County Teachers Association
VCTA
Everett
WCTA
George J. Hays
William G. Kessel
Kessel
School Corporation
West Terre Haute youth drowns at Walton Lake
John Patrick Jarvis age 14 a West Vigo High School sophomore and son of a West Terre Haute police officer drowned while swimming at Izaak Walton Lake north of West Terre Haute. His body was recovered from about 35 feet after a drag search led by Vigo Sheriff Clyde Lovellette and conservation officers. Funeral services are set for Bedine Chapel Valley with burial at Bethesda Memorial Park. He is survived by a sister and brother, grandparents, a great grandmother, and other relatives.
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West Terre Haute
Indiana
John Patrick Jarvis
John D. Jarvis
Bedine Chapel
Valley
Jesse Myers
The
Gospel Peace Tabernacle
Bethesda Memorial Park
Izaak Walton Lake
Ronnie Lee
G. L. Hoffman
Carolyn
James
Russell LeeLercq
Terre Haute
Lula Jarvis
Lula Sullivan
Weather Forecast for Terre Haute and Nearby Area
The U S Weather Bureau map shows 6 a m temperature 72 and 12 noon readings. river stage 6.1 ft and falling. high yesterday 91 and low last night 69 with no precipitation. Forecast calls for thundershowers then cooler conditions tonight, fair and pleasant Wednesday, with highs near 80 and lows mid 60s. Precip chances 66 percent tonight, 10 percent Wednesday.
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Terre Haute
Chief Warns of Summertime Home Burglars in Terre Haute
Terre Haute police warn homeowners about summer burglaries as criminals target unattended houses. Chief Ted Melvin urges simple precautions such as not sharing keys, keeping valuables secure, recording serial numbers, and closing garage doors when away. Daytime break ins are common. plan precautions before travel or weekend trips. Continued on Page 13, Col. 2.
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Terre Haute
Ted Melvin
National Council On Crime and Delinquency
Melvin
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Glenn Home
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High Court
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Harry Evans
Katherine Hamilton
Vigo
Martin
By James Dressler
Tribune
Walton Lake
U. S. Weather Bureau
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