One Week Gunfire Toll in US Surges Amid Gun Control Push
A week long Associated Press survey shows 189 gunfire deaths in the United States seven days ending Sunday, mostly homicides. The tally follows President Johnson signing an omnibus anticrime bill with gun control provisions and ongoing congressional debate on stricter laws. Two measures target handgun sales and possession by felons, mental incompetents, aliens, and nonresidents under 21.
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Mail order gun ban amid rising firearm deaths and policy shifts
A measure in Congress would ban mail order sales of all firearms. An AP survey shows Texas leads gun deaths with 20. Chicago saw four homicides one night. Sears banned mail gun orders while Ward's requires in person pickup and photo ID, aligning with local gun registration enforcement.
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Rev Abernathy Arrested At Capitol During Resurrection City Eviction
Rev Ralph David Abernathy leader of the Poor People's Campaign was arrested while attempting to lead demonstrators onto Capitol grounds as police cleared Resurrection City. More than 1,500 riot police enforced a 9:42 a.m. deadline with fires burning and spectators and newsmen present amid sweltering heat.
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B52s Bomb VC Center Near Saigon in Near Miss Attack
U S Air Force B52 bombers hit a Viet Cong training center 13 miles from Saigon in a high intensity raid. Reports say secondary explosions followed the strike as eight engine aircraft left the area. The mission fits a broader effort to disrupt infiltration routes within 75 miles of the capital and deter massing for a possible late winter offensive.
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De Gaulle Forces Seize Early Lead In French Assembly
In Paris, Charles de Gaulle's Gaullists scored strong gains in the first round of national elections, winning 142 seats and eyeing a majority in the 487-seat Assembly. Runoff voting looms as opponents vow continued battle while wage rises threaten inflation amid the May crisis echoes. Distinguished leftists warn of continued pressure from those who cast ballots for Gaullism.
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Ceasefire in Vietnam Push Amid Talks
Senate hopefuls press for immediate Vietnam ceasefire and Paris talks. Humphrey urges halt in fighting to build a favorable atmosphere, while McCarthy seeks talks with North Vietnamese envoys in Paris this summer. Gallup shows McCarthy and Humphrey leading rivals in different matchups.
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Weather Summary for Terre Haute and Vicinity
The Weather Bureau notes variable cloudiness and very warm humid conditions through Tuesday with a chance of scattered showers and thundershowers. Tonight’s low 69 to 76, high Tuesday 90 to 98 with 50 percent precipitation probability tonight and again Tuesday. Illinois outlook partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday. Temperature 2 p.m. at 81, street thermometer 74 at 9 a.m.
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Federal agency denies funds funded gun purchase by Chicago gang
The Office of Economic Opportunity rejects charges that 927000 from a youth outreach program was used to buy sawed off shotguns and rifles for the Black Stone Rangers. CEO Bertrand Harding cites police collaboration and says the program aimed to test gang structures for productive citizenship, noting 499 youths enrolled with 254 dropping out and 83 placed in jobs. The Rev. John Fry denies ties to weapons and seeks contempt of Congress against accuser Rose, while Rose alleges church aid and murder orders.
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Horned white tailed gnu grows forward and down horns
Both male and female white tailed gnu or black wilde beast exhibit horns that extend forward and downward before curving upward at the tips, a shared feature noted in the species.
Lunch Workshop Set at Wilson Terre Haute event for cafeteria staff
More than 250 cafeteria workers and administrators from Vigo County and surrounding areas will attend the State School Lunch Workshop at Woodrow Wilson Junior High in Terre Haute on Tuesday at 8:30 AM. The one day event aims to share new ideas for food service, answer annual questions, with about 75 Vigo County women registered. The morning session opens at 8 with registration and a coffee break, followed by a general session led by Dr. George J. Hays and speakers including Richard Wells Carl Nicholson Mayer Gibbs and Sheila Elam.
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