Kennedy Funeral Follows Assassination Shock Across Nation
At St Patrick Cathedral in New York a Requiem Mass honored Sen Robert F Kennedy with 2100 attendees including officials and diplomats as presidents and dignitaries mourned the slain leader. Arch Bishop Cooke led the service and Kennedy's brother Edward Kennedy and Joseph Kennedy joined as pallbearers in a ceremony echoing the nation’s grief and resolve.
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Baytown Community Notices and Upcoming Events
Local groups announce meetings and activities in Baytown. Genealogical Society gathers Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Sterling Library with a work session to follow. Explorer Post 142 hosts an 8:30 a.m. breakfast at St Joseph's Auditorium. Rotary Club features Ross Wilhite on city planning at noon. Also funeral notices for C F Bauer and Albert R Slaughter, and a Bass and Treble Club meeting at First Presbyterian Church. Weekend weather calls for hot temperatures 70 to 90 with possible afternoon storms. Galveston tides and rides times listed for Sunday and Monday.
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Local Notes on Schools and Community Visitors
Mrs Gladys Casey and Mrs Ouida Reed, both new retirees, underwent unexpected surgery and were hospitalized this week. Reuben Lambert tends the coffee maker while Walt and Ann Pritchett attend an engaging lecture. Bob Gillette thanks a reporter for a story. E L Jordan brings a soldier image. Kirk Mann reports from Austin passing a test. Bo Turner questions if advertising will aid the police department. Mrs Pansy Motlingly recovers at home after surgery. Mrs Ira Jakes of St Louis visits to see newborn twin grandchildren of her daughter Mrs Michael Ackerley. grandson needs weight gain before returning home.
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Family Stands Vigil at Kennedy Catafalque in St Patrick’s
In New York at St Patrick’s Cathedral the Kennedy family kept vigil beside Herbert F Kennedy’s casket as thousands filed past. Ethel Kennedy visited with her children Kathleen Joseph and Robert Jr with Patricia Kennedy Lawford and more relatives. The family’s grief was all consuming as they prayed and lingered at the flood-lit catafalque.
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Eight month old Brett Wims recovered after Blalock shunt surgery
Brett Wims of Baytown born with a heart defect underwent the Blalock shunt procedure at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Now eight months old he is active and progressing. His parents, Mr and Mrs Ben David Wims, live at 5106 Somerset. Meanwhile Jacqueline Kennedy spent time at the Kennedy grave, kneeling in prayer as John F. Kennedy and family mourned. Edward Kennedy also kept vigil by the coffin.
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Four Baytonians Attend Texas Boys State Session
Four Baytown high school delegates James Earl Rougeau Richard Reed John Thomas Fuller and William Andrew McEihannon Jr attend the American Legion Boys State on the University of Texas campus in Austin. Department Commander William G. Najm announced 750 Texas high school boys are registered for the 28th annual event, sponsored by Baytown American Legion Post.
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James Earl Ray Arrested in London by Scotland Yard
James Earl Ray, chief suspect in the MLK slaying, was arrested in London by Scotland Yard detectives while passing through immigration offices for a flight to Brussels. Ray is held under maximum security on a passport violation. He was armed with a loaded pistol at the time of capture.
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Poor People's Campaign Sees Key Organizer Step Back
The Poor People's Campaign's June 19 rally in Washington loses its chief organizer as Bayard Rustin withdraws amid dispute over campaign aims. Sterling Tucker is named as potential replacement, but a final decision is delayed as leaders seek renewed momentum after Kennedy mournings and multiple march cancellations.
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Premeditation Charged Sirhan Indicted In Slaying
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, 25, was indicted for murder in the slaying of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. He appeared in a Los Angeles jail chapel arraignment amid heavy security as Judge Arthur L. Alarcon warned about press and witness restrictions. The indictment charges wilful, unlawful, felonious murder with malice aforethought and a separate count of an assassination attempt. Sirhan, who wore bandages from injuries at the Ambassador Hotel, asked for a public defender, and said his name was Sirhan. He agreed to psychiatric evaluation before entering a plea on June 28.
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Kennedy Dies After Assault in Los Angeles
Boston AP reports Senator Robert F. Kennedy died over 25 hours after being shot in a Los Angeles hotel. Dr. James L. Poppen of Lahey Clinic described fatal brain damage from injury to the brainstem and midbrain, noting early signs of nonrecovery as Kennedy’s vital functions failed.
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Highlands Teenager Hurt in Car Accident
Ginger Reed age 15 of 102 3rd St Highlands was listed in satisfactory condition Saturday at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital after a late Friday car crash. She rode as a passenger with 17 year old Donald Hay Slaney of 3844 Bayou Blvd Baytown. Police say the vehicle veered off Decker Drive near Bayway Drive and overturned 1.5 times. X rays were begun Saturday to assess injuries. The other car involved had not been recovered by Saturday.
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