Robert Kennedy Funeral Draws 2100 Attendees Worldwide Figures
A Kennedy funeral in New York drew about 2100 guests including 50 foreign nations as mourners packed St Patrick’s Cathedral. Peloton of dignitaries and pallbearers gathered, with Arch Bishop Cooke delivering the eulogy and the service televised by three networks. The procession to Arlington followed the Union Station ceremony after RFK was shot while celebrating a California primary win.
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Baytown Community Activities and Obituaries Briefs
Genealogical Society meets at 9 30 am Monday at Sterling Municipal Library with a work session at 6 pm inviting anyone tracing family trees. Funeral services for C E Bauer father of Gene Bauer of Baytown set for 2 pm Sunday at Riebe Senders in San Antonio. Albert R Slaughter of 105 Wazro dies Saturday in Baytown hospital. Earthman Funeral Home handling arrangements. Baytown Rotary speaker Ross Wilhite, city planning engineer, to speak at noon Wednesday at Tower. The Bassard Treble Club meets 1 pm Monday at First Presbyterian Church. Weekend weather in Baytown forecast hot with 70 90 degrees and possible afternoon thundershowers. Galveston tides: Sunday high 4 36 am and low 9 pm. Monday high 5 30 am and low 9 48 pm.
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Hospital Week Brings Patients and Visitors to Town
Mrs Gladys Casey and Mrs Ouida Reed, both retirees, undergo unexpected surgery this week. Reuben Lambert stays near a coffee maker. Walt and Ann Pritchett attend an engaging lecture. Bob Gillette thanks a reporter for coverage. E L Jordan presents a soldier’s photo. Kirk Mann reports from Austin passing a test. Bo Farmer wonders if ads help the police. Birs Pansy Motlingly rests at home after surgery. Mrs Ira Jakes arrives from St Louis to meet her twin grandchildren, one of whom must gain weight before coming home.
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Family Stands Vigil For Kennedy at St Patrick’s Cathedral
At St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York the Kennedy family kept vigil beside Robert F Kennedy’s casket as crowds filed past. Ethel Kennedy arrived with children Kathleen Joseph and Robert Jr to pray, later returning with Patricia Kennedy Lawford and eight youngsters. Robert Jr twice stood near the casket, remaining composed amid the grieving throng.
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Baby heals after Blalock procedure at Texas Children’s
Baytown eight month old Brett Wims born with a blue baby heart defect underwent Blalock shunt surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Now breathing and active, he’s urged to feed regularly and monitor his recovery as his parents cope with the family’s momentous news. The narrative also recounts public reflections on the Kennedy family vigil at a funeral, with Jacqueline Kennedy and others attending multiple times to the coffin.
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Four Baytonians At Boys State
James Earl Rougeau Richard Reed John Thomas Fuller and William Andrew McElhannon Jr. attend the American Legion Boys State session at the University of Texas in Austin. The 28th annual event has 750 high school boys registered from across Texas, sponsored by Baytown American Legion Post and led by Department Commander William G. Nami.
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Arrest of MLK slaying suspect in London by Scotland Yard
Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark announces Jamel Earl Ray, the chief suspect in Martin Luther King Jr. s slaying, has been arrested by Scotland Yard detectives in London as he passed through immigration. Ray is held under maximum security for a passport violation and was armed with a loaded pistol at capture.
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Poor People's Campaign Suffers Setback in June Rally
The month old Poor People’s Campaign loses chief organizer Bayard Rustin who bowed out amid aims disputes. Ralph David Abernathy seeks replacement with Sterling Tucker delaying decision as June 19 Lincoln Memorial protest looms amid announced and canceled marches and a campground permit expiry.
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Sirhan indicted for murder in Kennedy slaying in LA jail chapel
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, 24, was arraigned on a murder charge for assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The court ordered a June 28 plea, barred media, and warned contempt for any trial jeopardy. Sirhan appeared in a wheelchair, with injured left ankle and index finger, after a security guarded arraignment in the Los Angeles County jail chapel. An additional indictment charged assault with intent to commit murder.
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Kennedy Dies After Assassination Bullet
Reports from Los Angeles state Senator Robert F. Kennedy died about 25 hours after being shot. Dr. James L. Poppen of Lahey Clinic said the injury caused irreversible damage to the brain, with the brain waves failing and vital organs shutting down.
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Highlands Teenager Hurt In Car Accident
Ginger Reed a 19 year old of 102 N ard St Highlands sustained injuries after a Friday night car crash on Necker Drive near Bayway Drive. Reed rode with 17 year old Donald Slaney of Baytown. their car overturned once and a half times after being forced off the road. Reed was listed in satisfactory condition at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital pending X rays to reassess injuries. The vehicle that caused the incident remained unfound by Saturday.
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