08 Jun 1968
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Newspaper
Wellington Daily News
Location
Wellington, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1968
Page
1
Robert F Kennedy lay in state in a sealed casket before the main altar at St Patrick’s Cathedral New York. Authorities said the doors would remain open all night to accommodate mourners as crowds filed past at a rate of about 6 000 per hour.
Glenn M. Lasher of the Defense Contract Administration Services in Kansas City surveys Wellington businesses with government contracts to ensure compliance with federal Equal Opportunity Employment laws. Preliminary results show contractors hire sufficient minorities, but one firm did not state it is an equal opportunity employer in its help wanted ads. The Wellington Chamber urges merchants to prepare for the Wheat Festival display needs and to seek wheat from local farmers if needed. Tomorrow GD Scout Camp Loga Vista Work Day invites scouts and the community to cabin cleanup, inventory, tent maintenance, tree trimming, grounds work, and wood stacking, with supplies requested. Today marks the second anniversary of the Topeka tornado that killed 17 and caused extensive damage. Father’s Day 1968 falls on the third Sunday in June, the 59th anniversary since 1910. The column ends by pondering whether Americans are lazy about shelling peanuts or if automation changed eating habits, noting a continued nut industry feature.
Cathy Furman 19, of Los Angeles told deputies she may be the girl in the polka dot dress seen near Sirhan Sirhan before Kennedy's death. She denied witnessing the shooting and said she wore a wig during the event. Authorities planned further questioning as the grand jury examined Sirhan's indictment prospects.
Paris reports suggest North Vietnam could use Senator Kennedy's death to press for a tougher Paris agenda. With talks in recess, Hanoi may push for a complete cessation of bombardment before any progress, while U.S. negotiators attend Kennedy’s funeral in New York.
A Los Angeles grand jury indicted Sirhan Bishara Sirhan on murder charges for the shooting of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. He faces five counts of assault with intent to commit murder for injuries to five others. The 24 year old Jordanian suspect was to be arraigned in a high security jail area amid security concerns after Kennedy was shot following his California primary victory. Jail officials cited Sirhan s injuries from arrest as a reason for the arraignment location.
A University of Michigan research team reports that the chemical Mace can be used to control riots with negligible risk compared to conventional weapons. The spray contains tear gas alpha chloro acetophenone and lacks toxic ingredients like DMSO, though its formula is confidential awaiting patent.
President Charles de Gaulle urged massive public support for his third solution to France’s social crisis. He warned that bad election results could end republic liberty and peace as riots and strikes linger, though many workers were returning to work after a wage settlement. Violent clashes continued outside Renault Flins with police, while veterans and students clashed in streets.
Saigon endured its worst rocket barrage in five weeks as Viet Cong rockets killed 25 civilians and wounded 43. Westmoreland, returning to Saigon, condemned indiscriminate shelling as propaganda. Hospitals, churches, and homes were hit. casualties included hospital patients and a customs official.
After Robert F Kennedy was killed security concerns redefined campaigning. Humphrey planned an open presidency speech but canceled it and returned to Washington under Secret Service protection. McCarthy, Romney, Rockefeller faced varying levels of protection, while Kennedy had declined extra guards.
Sumner County reports Art Swan, depot operator for Santa Fe Railway at Argonia Santa Fe depot, retires after more than fifty five years of service. A relief agent from Amarillo Texas stands in while a permanent operator is chosen. A bid page opens for the role.
About two thousand people attended the first Annual Convention of Associated Dairymen Inc in Kansas City Missouri on May 24 and 25. Four local dairymen and their wives joined participants from 18 midwestern states as members.
Fireworks will be displayed by the Ameri organizers in Belle Plaine. Community event aims to provide a safe, family friendly show with public viewing and village oversight. Attendees urged to arrive early and follow local safety rules.
Contributions have been received at local banks for the Kyle Trueblood Memorial fund. Plans include placing a memorial at local schools in his name and donors are urged to contribute soon to aid final arrangements.
Mulvane assigns Howard Zimmerman as special police officer to enforce the city dog leash ordinance. His duties include patrolling streets and ensuring compliance with leash requirements. Page continues with further details on Page 2, Column a.
Gov. Robert Docking vowed to uphold law and order in Kansas amid a spike in crime and assassinations. He argued change must come through traditional political processes and warned that violence only begets more violence as he prepared stops in Great Bend and Garden City en route to a Kennedy requiem.
In Dublin two Irish witnesses recount sightings of a Loch Ness style creature in Glendarry Lake near Achill Sound County Mayo. Gay Dever and John Cooney describe a 8 12 foot dark brown scaly creature with a long neck and tail moving strangely and disappearing into the woods.
A peculiar open letter from Duke is circulated among readers addressing Irelanders. The note playfuly claims fear and alarm while referencing a personal morning routine quote about waking a monster at five o'clock.
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