U S Aid Official Confesses in Saigon Slayings
Robert Kimball an American aid official faces trial in a Vietnamese court for the killings of Jack E B Ryan 44 chief of the U S Aid Mission public safety division and Le Tu Truc Hai 26 wife of a Vietnamese air force captain and friend of Kimball The police say he confessed and signed a statement The incident occurred outside Ryan's home in Saigon after an alleged dispute over Hai with Kimball following an argument in a restaurant
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Carnival for muscular dystrophy at 408 Fairmont Ave
A muscular dystrophy charity carnival is set for Wednesday at 408 Fairmont Ave. Ring master John Milam, son of Dr and Mrs John H Milam, will lead the event assisted by Johnny Shroth Scott Rickard and Kathy Milam. The 2 pm program includes Tin Target Fish for Prizes and more games.
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Missiles New Factor In Viet Strategy Talks
Washington reports a surface to air missile blast during a North Vietnamese attack as talks on Viet Nam strategy continue at the White House. President Johnson, back from Camp David, aims for restraint while signaling strength. Humphrey hints decisions by Tuesday night amid growing Viet Cong strength noted by Adm. Sharp.
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Union Shop Battle Reaches House Floor
The House debates repeal of the Taft Hartley Act 14B which bars union shop agreements. Republican leaders seek to force amendments while Rep Griffin of Michigan pushes four safeguards for workers including anti discrimination on race and religious exemptions. Organized labor backs repeal while Democrats resist opening the act to more amendments.
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King Draws Huge Winnetka Standing Ovation
In Winnetka Illinois Reverend Martin Luther King Jr drew a large crowd estimated by observers at more than 15000 with police citing about 8000. He urged action against racial oppression saying America must pay the price of its own destruction and noting Chicago South Side marchers should join in. Police prepared for a 3000 march contingent seeking the ouster of Schools Superintendent Benjamin C Willis and criticizing Mayor Richard J Daley.
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No Trace Of Plane Disappearance Baffles Search
Monsoon rains hampered searchers for a Philippine air force transport plane that disappeared over the central region on Sunday. Efforts failed to locate any trace as investigators assessed the missing aircraft with 36 people aboard.
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Viet Cong harassment near Saigon intensifies says U.S. spokesman
A U.S. military spokesman says Viet Cong guerrillas stepped up harassment within 25 miles of Saigon with six actions over the weekend including a mortar barrage and hamlet infiltration. Two VC were wounded and six captured as U.S. Marines reported no casualties. Air strikes and body counts in several provinces were noted with multiple enemy losses. A USAF jet was shot down near Hanoi with two crewmen presumed killed. The Soviets are said to have missile sites near Hanoi, but no US planes reported shot down by ground missiles.
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Dr Samuel Sheppard Granted 30 Day Stay
The U S 6th Circuit Court of Appeals granted Dr Samuel Sheppard a 30 day stay to pursue a U S Supreme Court appeal. The order allows time to seek further review before returning to Ohio penitentiary to resume his life sentence for the 1964 murder of his first wife.
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Heat Eases as Virginia Sees Storm Floods and Lightning
Heavy storms drenched Richmond and surrounding counties, with winds up to 35 mph and rainfall over two inches. Two people were hospitalized after lightning strikes, power disrupted city lines, and a house in Henrico County was nearly destroyed.
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Derailment halts City of Denver train near Sterling
The westbound Union Pacific City of Denver derailed about 11 miles southwest of Sterling Colorado. 20 to 26 passengers injured. no fatalities reported. Ambulances from Sterling Fort Morgan Brush and Akron ferried victims to Logan County Memorial Hospital.
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GOP Governors face new 1968 presidential ball game
In Minneapolis Nelson Rockefeller announces he will not seek the GOP nomination again. Rockefeller says his withdrawal helps moderates reunite the party and perform as an asset while Barry Goldwater looms as conservative opposition. Governors discuss civil rights and state issues at the conference.
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Johnson Outlines Functions of National Crime Commission
President Johnson created the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice headed by Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach with 18 members. The panel will study crime nationwide, aim to reduce it, and report within 18 months with interim findings as ready. Members include Genevieve Blatt, Charles Breitel, Kingman Brewster Jr., Ross Malone, William Rogers, James League, and Mayor Robert Wagner.
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Pennsylvania
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New York State Supreme Court
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Yale University
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Ross L. Malone Jr
Roswell
N.M
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League of Women Voters
Robert F. Wagner
New York
Benner Trial Begins Tuesday in Double Shooting
Ralph Jackson Benner Jr. faces trial for the deaths of 16 year old Betty June Boyd and 17 year old John Robert Garrett after a norsey party incident early April 3. Judge Elliott Marshall will preside in Corporation Court with no bail set.
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Weather Update From Richmond Cooler Air Arrives
A cooler drier air mass has moved into the Richmond area bringing lower temperatures and reduced humidity. Forecasters expect clearing skies and a gradual fall in overnight lows with continued dry conditions into the week.
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