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Newspaper

The Times Herald Record

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1968

Page

6

Region gun sales unhindered by slaying continuance

Regional gun shops report sales largely steady despite unrest and Kennedy era fears. Store owners from Middletown to Monticello cite normal or slightly affected business, with a notable rise in fishing tackle demand and heightened caution in display of firearms. Local police note few guns turned in during amnesty efforts while warnings on stricter laws persist.

Middletown Kurt Barman B& B Gun Center Jenn L. Benson Royal Coachman Sportshop Roskin Bros William Hyman Hyman Schwartz’s Lloyd’s Newburgh Donald Sliter Monroe Smith 4 Strebel, Inc George Maney Phil-Bob Sports Sparrowbush Times Herald-Record Herbert Wolff Deerpark Bereme Road Port Jervis Sullivan County Milton Kabeck al Cohen Monticello Kabeck Davidoff Joseph Dunlevy Joe Goshen Milton Help W.F. Dayton Main St Warwick Robert Rysinger Bob's Sport Shop Webster Ave Harold K. Weigle Orange County Horace A. Ketcham Tuxedo Washingtonville Louis Ramer Rafer Johnson Anecker Kennedy

Backers of tight gun controls gain support

Washington reports Senate and House Republican leaders show cautious support for the Johnson administration gun control bill. Dirksen expressed no objection to long gun coverage, while Ford predicted approval of bills banning mail order rifles and shotguns and restricting ammunition sales. House Judiciary Committee action expected next Thursday amid a growing pro bill mail campaign.

Washington UPI Senate House Everett Dirksen Gerald R. Ford Mich Congress House Judiciary Committee Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees Thomas J. Dodd D-Conn Hugh Scott R-Pa Gaylord Nelson D-Wis Edmund Muskie Maine Senate Judiciary Committee Birch Bayh Philip A. Hart D-Mich Rifles Dirksen Ford Ramsey Clark

Kennedy slaying grand jury transcript reveals shooting details

The 273 page grand jury transcript discloses Kennedy's route change before the fatal shots, the killer’s timing, and witness accounts. A police bulletin seeks a polka dot dress girl seen with Sirhan. Witness DiPietro describes the chaos and gunfire as Kennedy collapsed after being shot in the head.

Polka Dot Sirhan Sandy Serrano Robert Houghton Kennedy Colonial Room Thomas Noguchi DiPietro

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Tri-State James Catlett Sidney Rosen Rosen W. Main St Mike Mansfield Sen Paul J. Fannin R-Ariz John F Robert F. Kennedy Karl) Uecker UAW Union Paul Schrade Mr. Kennedy W . Sirhan
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