Sirhan Diary Claims Kennedy Killing Motive
The report states Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, a 24 year old Jordanian, allegedly wrote in a notebook about assassinating Senator Robert Kennedy before June 5 1968. Police note prior bookings and a red flag file. grand jury may indict for Kennedy's murder. Sirhan's background includes working at a health food store and a jockey aspiration.
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Sirhan
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Pasadena
Watch
Russell Stone
Stone
Weather and crime notes mix from early city paper
The page reports warm, sunny weather with mild nights and a late sunset, plus a hospital security scene involving a suspect charged with assault with intent to commit murder. It notes Sirhan Sirhan in custody after Kennedy's shooting, with interview details and translated notebooks found by police.
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Wellington Heritage Ties to Indian Life and Fair
A feature notes Wellington's heritage highlighting the man who lived like an Indian, the typhoid epidemic, and the fair as part of local history. Spencer, Black River School superintendent, takes a position with Cloverleaf Schools, page 16.
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Kennedy Dies After California Primary Attack
Sen. Robert F. Kennedy died in Los Angeles at 1:44 a.m. after a gunshot wound at the Ambassador Hotel. His body would be flown to New York for state rites at St. Patrick’s Cathedral before burial at Arlington National Cemetery alongside his brother.
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Sirhan
Pasadena
Israel
Hyannis Port
Mass
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St. Francis Xavier Church
Vote FOR Elyria school levy to protect education
An editorial urges Elyria voters to pass the school levy tomorrow. It argues modern standards demand better funding to ensure top quality education for local children and urges the public to vote FOR, stressing urgency and the need to prepare students for a changing world.
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Elyria
Meister creditors face limited payout in bankruptcy case
Herbert H. Meister, a 51-year-old Elyria real estate broker, filed for voluntary bankruptcy on May 7. In federal court in Cleveland, creditors heard that Meister claims 687,224 in unsecured debts with assets of 85,650 and that many judgment liens may be set aside. An offer to buy his home for 55,000 could bolster assets. the meeting adjourned to June 26 to continue questioning and gather proof of claims for possible dividends.
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Elyria Real
Federal Bankruptcy Court
William J. O'Neill
Meister
Theodore R. Spilka
Maurice M. Weltman
Meiser
O'Neill
H & J Development Co
Spilka
H& J Development Co
Elywood Dr
Lorain County
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Rinaldi
Frank P. Rinaldi
Cincinnati
Paul J. Mikus
Mikus
Grand Jury
G. J. Severs
Elyria
Floyd Wooldridge
Woolbridge
World mourns Kennedy as leaders call day of mourning
President Johnson declared a national day of mourning and half staff flags after the assassination of Senator John F. Kennedy. Vice President Humphrey, former VP Nixon, and governors Rockefeller and Reagan issued condolences and urged unity and prayer amid global grief. Page 4, column 3.
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Robert F. Kennedy
America
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Richard M. Nixon
Driver charged in Gl crash death
Homicide by vehicle in the first degree was filed yesterday against John Rusnak 21 after Army Spec. 4 Jeffrey Smith 19 died in a head on collision. Rusnak and his sister Shelley were returning a friend home from a graduation party when the crash happened. Smith a Vietnam veteran stationed at Fort Carson Colorado was visiting his parents. Smith's death marked Lorain s fourth traffic fatality this year.
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Rusnak
Anflers
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Smith
Shelley
James Cupples
Vermilion
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Cupples
St. Josoph Hospital
Fort Carson
Colo
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Michigan Ave
Elyria School District special election on é-mill levy
Voters in the Elyria School District will cast ballots tomorrow at their regular precinct polling places. Poll hours are 6 30 a m to 6 30 p m for the special election on the é mill operating levy.
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