UK sets June 27 hearing on Ray extradition to U S
British magistrate schedules an extradition hearing for James Earl Ray on June 27 to determine transferring him to Tennessee for the Dr. King murder trial. Ray opposes extradition and may need time to prepare.
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London
U.S
James Earl Ray
Tennessee
Martin Luther King Jr
Milton
Ray
Bow Street
Wandsworth
Birmingham
Ala
Arthur J. Hanes
Arthur Jr
Dr. King
Memphis
Missouri
Old the Court
Scotland Yard
Britain
United States
Frederick County hunting and fishing licenses on sale
1968-69 hunting and fishing licenses available at the Frederick County Clerk’s office in the County Office Building and at the Corporation Court Clerk’s office in City Hall. Present licenses expire June 30. Howard Johnson's Tomorrow's Luncheon Special Fish Fry is $1.19.
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Frederick County Clerk’s
Corporation Court Clerk’s
City Hall
Howard Johnson
HHS Track Coach Leaves Handley High for Ohio Posting
Winchester School Board accepted the resignation of Jerry Kelican, Handley High assistant football and track coach, who will move to Warren High School, Ohio. The board also heard plans for a vocational school architectural firm selection, hospital and surgical plan discussions, and personnel policy work. Seven new staffers were appointed, with summer repairs and renovations at Handley, Quarles, and Virginia Avenue Schools outlined.
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Winchester
Jerry Kelican
Handley Highchool
Jacob L. Johnson
Keliien
Warren High School
Warren
Ohio
Area Vocational School
Hubert T. Stratton
Johnson
Handley High School
School Board
Quarles
Virginia Avenue
Handley
Poor People's Campaign Leaders Enter Seclusion Near Washington
Washington AP reports Poor People’s Campaign leaders, including Rev. Ralph Abernathy, moved to seclusion after leaving a Negro-owned motel as mass demonstrations loom. A mule train arrived for Wednesday’s protest events while leaders avoided several government agencies and a hospital confinement for tests.
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Washington
Ralph David Abernathy
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Abernathy
Resurrection City
Lincoln Memorial
Pitts
Marks, Miss
Rob Bank Hold Up In Sterling Va Bank Sought
Three men robbed a People's National Bank branch in Sterling Virginia and escaped with 8000 to 10000 dollars. The staff and two customers were handcuffed and ordered to lie on the floor before the trio fled in a car with Maryland plates.
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Sterling
People’s National Bank
Loudoun County
Eisenhower Gives Encouraging News After Heart Attack
A medical bulletin from Walter Reed Army Hospital reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, had a very comfortable night with no chest pain recurrence. Doctors say his progress over 24 hours has been favorable and activities are limited to brief family visits.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Eisenhower
Walter Reeds “Army Hospital
California
Associated Press
Tom Thumb Raceways Summer Hours Posted
Summer hours for Tom Thumb Raceways run from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily with closures on Sundays and Mondays.
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Tom Thumb
Senators Weigh New Gun Control Bill After Kennedy's Death
Washington AP report says a Senate subcommittee plans to consider a bill banning mail order rifle and shotgun sales. The measure, sponsored by 28 senators, faces Judiciary Committee review before a Wednesday deadline for President Johnson action.
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Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
Senate
Thomas J. Dodd
D-Conn
Parent Judiciary Committee
Johnson
Dodd
Nationwide Gun Deaths Survey On Firearm Toll
The Associated Press reports a nationwide survey counting gun deaths in the United States. The tally includes homicides, suicides, and accidents to measure the annual toll. By early Tuesday eight homicides and one self inflicted death were recorded.
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Associated
United States
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
Associated Press
All Student Band Concert Tonight and Tomorrow
Event notice for a student band concert tonight and tomorrow. Also an employment ad seeking a girl for a pressing department at Pingley & Carpet Cleaners. Dining offer at Italian Villa Restaurant with all you can eat spaghetti and meatballs, salad and drinks, next to Ward Plaza.
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Italian Villa
Ward Plaza
Four Virginia servicemen killed in Vietnam action
Four more Virginia servicemen were reported killed in the Vietnam War. Spec. 4 James I. Hawthorne of Fredericksburg Spec. 4 Richard T. Huggett of Poquoson and Pfc. Raymond L. Goodman of Lynchburg were listed as killed in action. Navy W.O. Jerry H. Johnson of Hampton was moved from missing to dead of non hostile causes. Sale Miss Pappagallos Wilkins Shoe Center Inc.
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Hampton
121 Reds Give Up In Largest Mass Surrender Of War
A total of 121 enemy soldiers surrendered to South Vietnamese marines near Saigon after emerging from Gia Dinh bunkers. They handed over 50 rifles and six larger weapons as loudspeakers urged surrender.
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Saigon
Gia Dinh
Demilitarized Zone
U.S
Dmz
North Vietnamese
Panhandle
Hobart
Cla Dinh
South Vietnam
Nguyen van Minh
Students to Begin European Concert Tour
All-Student Band Orchestra Jazz Group and Chorus from Shenandoah College start a 34 day tour to 11 countries. They perform in Copenhagen Tivoli Gardens and dedicate a piece to Princess Grace. 360 participants travel via Dulles Airport with Noble guiding the band Collins conducting the orchestra and Thompson the chorus. The study program includes Scotland Denmark Monaco and eight more nations. Harold Campbell is a chorus member. The trip covers Holland West Germany Switzerland Liechtenstein Austria Italy France and England.
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U.S
Dulles
Tivoli Gardens
Copenhagen
Grace of
Monaco
Shenandoah College
Shenandoah Conservatory of Music
Pestwick
Scotland
Paul B. Noble, Jr
Conservatory
Holland
West Germany
Switzerland
Liechtenstein
Austria
Italy
France
England
Broadway Strike Shuts 19 Shows and 9 Road Productions
Actors Equity strike halts 19 Broadway productions including Cabaret and Hello Dolly plus nine touring shows from Wilmington to San Francisco. The walkout follows failed wage talks with Broadway producers and ends off Broadway activity but not off Broadway.
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New York
Dolly
Fiddler
Equity
Wilmington
Del
San Francisco
Actors Equity
Ralph Bellamy
Second Degree Murder Trial opens for Stern in Wedlock slaying
Commonwealth Attorney Dabney Watts asks a jury to convict Thomas Stern of second degree murder in the March 9 killing of Eugene F. Wedlock. The incident began at 115 E Lane during a social gathering. nine wounds were found in Wedlock, with one penetrating the heart. Stern’s attorney David Simpson urged the jury to hear all testimony and keep an open mind as the case continues.
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Commonwealth
Dabney Watts
Corporation Court
Thomas Shirley Stern
Eugene F. Wedlock
Wedlock
Winchester Memorial Hospital
MR. Watts
Stern
Woodiock
E. Lane
Betty Rolle
Watts
David Simpson
The
Weather improves in Virginia as dry air clears skies
An influx of drier air brought clearing air to Virginia today, reducing humidity and shedding clouds over Richmond and surrounding areas. Forecasts expect continued stabilizing conditions with brighter skies ahead.
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Richmond
Virginia
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