Chief Challenger To HHH Removed
Washington AP reports Sen Robert F Kennedy's death halted campaign activity for Humphrey and McCarthy as the 1968 Democratic primaries shift after Kennedy’s shooting. Humphrey aides paused caucus plans in Ohio Michigan and New York while McCarthy planned talks with President Johnson before resuming any campaigning.
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California
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Shooting Suspect Is Cool In Kennedy Slaying Case
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan is identified as the shooter in the Kennedy assassination. Police note a notebook urging Kennedy's murder before June 5, 1968. Sirhan, 24, a Jordanian, is in custody on multiple assault charges and set for a preliminary hearing.
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Robert Kennedy
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Sirhan
Sen. Kennedy
Pasadena
Milt Smith
Nation Mourns Kennedy Assassination As Johnson Proclaims Day
President Johnson led the nation in grief after Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated. He proclaimed a national day of mourning and ordered federal buildings to fly flags at half staff until Kennedy's burial. Vice President Humphrey and former VP Nixon expressed deep sorrow and urged unity and compassion.
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New York
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Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles
Ronald Reagan
California
Winchester appoints Stewart Green as 784th mayor at dinner
Winchester England celebrated Stewart Green becoming the 784th mayor during the Mayor's Dinner. Archaeological work in the city uncovers a 2000 year history and five gates on the coat of arms hint at ancient walls. Mercury read 84 degrees at noon with forecasts for upper 80s tomorrow.
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Winchester
England
Howard Johnson Luncheon Special and Raincoat Sale Ad
Luncheon offer for clam roll with tartar sauce at 75 cents and an advertisement for an original brand raincoat on sale at Macy at 181 North Loudoun Street. Includes a prompt to buy authentic items and note about copying.
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Byrd Sends Sympathy to Kennedy Family
Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr. telegrammed Mrs. Robert Kennedy at Hickory Hill McLean Virginia expressing deep distress over the Kennedy family tragedy and offering heartfelt sympathy and prayers from Gretchen and himself.
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Clarke County Seniors Receive Diplomas and Awards
Clarke County High School seniors received diplomas from Principal Charles E. Miley during graduation exercises. Joseph Townley earned the $500 Winchester Evening Star Award for Leadership, Rebecca Jo Racer the $250 Newton B. Shingleton Award, Mattie Devers the VFW Award, and Michael Pope the Anonymous Scholarship. Thomas Diggs and Karen Deibel received $500 Curtis Educational Plan awards.
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Winchester Evening Star
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Jack Davis
Rebecca Jo Racer
Newton B. Shingleton
Guidance
William L. Boyce
Mattie Devers
VFW
Jack Enders
Michael Pope
Robert A. Wood
Curtis Educational Plan
Thomas Diggs
Karen Deibel
Townley Wins Clarke County Star Leadership Award
Joseph Emmanuel Townley, a Clarke County student from Boyce, won the Star Leadership Award at last night’s graduation. He plans to spend the $500 on Virginia State College in Petersburg with aims in electrical engineering or nuclear physics. Townley’s activities include football, basketball scorekeeping, Student Council treasurer, Teen Center vice president, Junior Choir singing, and Junior Deacon duties. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest William Townley.
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Virginia State College
Petersburg
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Frederick County Courthouse Re dedication Tomorrow
The Frederick County Courthouse will be rededicated tomorrow at 11 a.m. marking restoration and refurnishing of the main floor of the 1840 building. Lt. Gov. Fred G. Pollard will give the keynote address with Elliott D. Marshall as master of ceremonies.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Frederick County
Fred G. Pollard
Elliott D. Marshall
17Th Judicial Circuit
Garland R. Quarles
Frederick Courty Courts
Stewart Green
Winchester
England
E. Blackburn Moore
Virginia House of Delegates
J. Kenneth Robinson
del. F. L. Largent, Jr
Winchester Mayor Green invites all to visit during stay
Winchester Mayor Stewart Green of England extends a blanket invitation to all Winchester citizens. He will serve a one year term ending May 22 1969. He arrives in America with aims to thank UNC and Duke for support of Winchester archeology and to foster cultural exchange. He attends Alfred University where a Doctorate of Laws will be conferred.
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Winchester
England
America
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Alfred University
Rochester
N.Y
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Alfred the Great
Burial Set for Saturday for Robert Kennedy
Sen. Robert Kennedy died at 1 44 a m PDT after a gunman shot him at the Ambassador Hotel. His body to be flown to New York and laid in state at St Patrick's Cathedral. burial planned Saturday at Arlington National Cemetery alongside his brother John F Kennedy.
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Apartment Building Collapses in Arlington Injuring Ten
An apartment building under construction in Crystal City Arlington collapsed injuring ten workers. Police said several others were trapped in the wreckage as rescue crews worked. The incident occurred on 0.8.1 in south Arlington and all victims were workmen hospitalized with injuries not yet detailed.
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