Senator Robert F Kennedy Dies After Assassin Shot
UPI reports Senator Robert F Kennedy was assassinated, dying at Good Samaritan Hospital at 1 44 am PDT. He will be buried at Arlington beside President Kennedy. Accused gunman Sirhan Sirhan faced murder charges expected to be filed. President Johnson offered a presidential jet for the family to attend services in New York. Jacqueline Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy were among mourners at the hospital.
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Los Angeles
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Good Samaritan Hospital
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Ethel
New York
Kennedy Victorious Senator Dies After Shooting in Hotel
A senator who claimed victory in California was fatally shot in a hotel kitchen corridor. Authorities delayed removal of the body until the cause of death could be established. The incident occurred about 25 hours after the shooting, marking a dramatic end to Kennedy's bid in the state’s presidential preference vote. He was the same age as his brother when he ran for president and served in the Cabinet under John F. Kennedy.
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Johnson declares national day of mourning for slain senator
Dallas mourns as President Johnson proclaims a national day of mourning for the slain senator. A presidential jet will transport the body from Los Angeles to New York. Kennedy’s widow Ethel faces the tragedy with stoic courage as three of the senator’s eldest children are flown to his bedside from Virginia. Pierre Salinger announces funeral plans at the hospital amid ongoing arrangements.
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Virginia
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Ukiah Flags at Half Mast for Kennedy Death
President Johnson declared Sunday a national day of mourning for Robert F. Kennedy and ordered U S flags to half staff. Ukiah churches plan memorial services while Gov Reagan orders California mourning through Kennedy’s funeral. Flags in Ukiah fly at half mast.
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Ukiah High Teachers Strike Disrupts School Day
Ukiah Unified School District teachers staged a protest strike this morning drawing 1300 freshmen to wander halls while some remained in classrooms. Principal Dr. Alen Coryell ordered buses for 10 a.m. pickups as the campus quieted. elementary schools and Pomolita junior high remained calm. A four to five member delegation of Yokayo teachers observed, and critics urged funds be shifted from transportation to other projects.
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Mendocino Chamber Dinner Cancelled After Kennedy Death
In respect for the late Senator Robert F Kennedy the scheduled installation of officers and annual meeting of the Mendocino County Chamber of Commerce for Saturday will be cancelled. Carley Chase, president, urged members to reflect on the atrocity and dedicate themselves to halting further lawlessness and civil disobedience.
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Mendocino County
Weather summary page fragment from Ukiah June 1967 and 1968
Fragmentary records show temperatures and rainfall for June 1967 and 1968 in Ukiah. Entries list high and low temperatures and general rainfall notes, with unclear formatting and some OCR errors.
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County Employee Fires Spark Picketing Clash
Bruce Sprinkle 40 of Redwood Valley, president of the Municipal and County Employes Association, was discharged for political activity in violation of state and county rules after a courthouse picket. Two other county hospital workers, Elveus Pearson and Leroy Terkelsen, received five day suspensions for similar conduct. ten others were not punished. The actions were approved by County Hospital Administrator Gerald Leavitt and reviewed by the board of supervisors in a closed session.
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Ukiah
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Board of Supervisors
Eighth Graders Awarded Amid Teacher Unrest at Ukiahi
Eighth graders at Pomolita and Redwood Valley junior highs received awards today as classes and routines continued despite teacher unrest at Ukiahi. The Pomolita ceremony moved to 11 a.m. for 280 seventh and eighth grade students, while report cards were handed out and books collected.
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LBJ forms 10 man commission on violence
President Lyndon B Johnson announced a 10 member panel to investigate causes of violence following the Robert F Kennedy assassination. The group is led by Milton S Eisenhower and includes Archbishops, lawmakers, lawyers, and judges. He warned that violence and hatred threaten the nation and stressed governance under the rule of law.
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Ukiah May Get $200,000 Electricity Break
Northern California municipal leaders met in Ukiah for a three day NCMEA session to explore cheaper power options and improved city electrical systems. The group includes leaders from Healdsburg Alameda Palo Alto Santa Clara Redding Gridley Biggs Lodi Roseville Lompoc and Portola cooperatives. Ukiah could save more than 200000 annually by securing surplus federal power and upgrading infrastructure.
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Ukiah
Weather Outlook for Northwestern California
Northwestern California enjoys fair conditions through Friday with local coastal overcast and a chance of showers in the northern mountains. Warmer inland days are expected with a high near Ukiah reaching 70 and a low around 45 tonight.
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Accused Assassin Sirhan Sirhan Held in Kennedy Killing
Sirhan Sirhan a 24 year old Jordanian immigrant is jailed as the accused assassin of Sen Robert F Kennedy. A shop owner said he was intelligent and friendly but a fanatic on religion and politics with a bias against Israel. A diary entry allegedly predicted Kennedy’s murder before June 5 1968 and criticized Kennedy and Nasser.
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Sam Yorty
Los Angeles
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Middle East
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United Arab Republic
Ukiah Hosts Vietnam War Wounded Weekend Schedule
Ukiah and surrounding communities host wounded Vietnam veterans from Oak Knoll Naval Hospital this weekend. They arrive near noon at the courthouse, dine at Paur Richards, check into Lantern Motel, choose rest or activities at Deerwood, and attend NCAA races at the Palace Hotel. Weekend plans include fishing at Lake Mendocino, barbecue at Redwood Valley Fire Department, church services or rest, and meals at the House of Gamer and Veteran Memorial Building.
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