Texas university tower sniper kills dozen in campus rampage
Whitman, a former Marine and architectural engineering student, used multiple rifles and a shotgun from an observation tower to kill 12 people and wound others on a Texas campus. Police and emergency crews battled the attack as witnesses described panic, with officials noting his prior service and a history of minor court discipline.
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Speck Quiet In Court Appearance
John Speck appeared in Judge Napoli’s courtroom for arraignment after being moved through security. Prosecutor Daniel Ward and defense attorney Getty refused comment as about 65 sheriffs officers guarded the proceedings. Speck had attempted suicide earlier and was found bleeding in a Skid Row hotel before being hospitalized.
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Psychiatrist Predicts More Mass Murders in Violent Era
Dr Wertham, assessed Charles Whitman as legally insane and likely suffering a major mental disease. He linked Austin killings to Chicago nurse murders, saying mass crimes exert a suggestive effect on susceptible individuals and may trigger further attacks.
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Senate Acts To End Strike with Cooling Off Periods
Congress would declare a six month halt to the five airline strike while negotiations proceed. Secretary Wirtz urged against enacting the measure but supported Morse's plan for Congress to order workers back to work for six months. Wirtz met with airline negotiators as unions consider a sharp wage package.
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Boater's body found after fall into Nissequogue River
The body of Dallas O'Neal, 23, of Center Moriches was recovered Sunday from the Nissequoque River in Smithtown New York after he fell in while boating with friends.
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Two Planes Shot Down Over Viet Nam Conflict Escalates
U S officials report two planes shot down as clashes rise near the North South Viet Nam border. Ambassador Lodge met with government leaders as India Canada and Poland led investigations of buffer zone breaches tied to Operation Hastings.
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Albany Backing Shapes O'Connor Candidacy
Albany figures Howard Samuels Nassau County executive Eugene Nickerson and Roosevelt pledge delegates to O Connor with 83 80 and 12 votes. Saratoga County adds six pledges first while Javits Burns and Rockefeller maneuver around alleged office swap talks as Lindsay backs Rockefeller for reelection. Daylight saving time note closes.
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SERUTAN Claims for Aged Digestion Include Natural Regulator
An advertisement urges readers over 38 to switch to SERUTAN a SeRuTAN product marketed as tailored for older adults. It promotes daily use to improve bowel movement regularity using natural fruit and vegetable based ingredients and contrasts with harsh laxatives.
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