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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1963

Page

2

Jacqueline Kennedy Bids Farewell Amid Tragic Night

Jacqueline Kennedy bid farewell to President Kennedy after a fatal shooting. The first lady, steady yet dazed, accompanied Kennedy’s coffin after the ambulance ride from Dallas to the White House. She shares grief with Caroline and John, who faced an unimaginable loss. The tragedy follows a year of personal sorrows and public duties.

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Baytonians React To JFK Assassination Acknowledges Johnson Transition

Baytown officials and residents express shock and grief after the assassination of President Kennedy. Leaders like City Manager Lanham and Mayor Liggett reflect on the loss, emphasize unity, and affirm faith in Lyndon Johnson. Citizens recall Kennedy’s impact while urging calm and national resolve.

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Kennedy Assassination Shock Reaches Texas Newsroom

In a Baytown Houston area paper, editors describe the immediate shock as reporters and staff rushed the front page to publish the Kennedy assassination. The teletype clicked out the developing story, then the fatal bulletin “PLASH KENNEDY DEAD” electrified readers nationwide.

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Baytown schools react to Kennedy assassination shock

Across Baytown, students and staff learned of President Kennedy's death with tears and silence. Principals at Baytown Junior High and Cedar Bayou Junior High coordinated announcements via intercom while teachers guided students through grief and prayer. Flags flew at half mast as the community processed the national tragedy and adjusted sports schedules.

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Funeral Details for Kennedy Body Arrives in Washington

Naval Hospital Maryland receives Kennedy body from Dallas. Immediate family viewings begin 10 am Monday. Top government officials led by President Johnson, Speaker McCormack, and Chief Justice Warren scheduled 1 pm to 2 pm. Eisenhower expected. Hoover unable to attend. Truman due Sunday. Cabinet and officials 11 am to 6 pm. Justices 6:30 pm, judiciary 10 pm. Congress members and governors 2:30 pm to 5 pm. diplomats 3 pm to 5 pm. Public access to bier in Capitol rotunda after 5 pm, again 9 am to 10 am. Procession to Capitol and funeral arrangements follow.

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Anger Deepening Over Tragedy In Dallas

In Dallas shock yields sorrow and rising anger as citizens seek reasons for Kennedys assassination. Stores close, events canceled, and Mayor Cabell notes a city stunned by the irrational act that marred its spirit as residents face loss and fear.

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Johnson Takes Oath After Dallas Assassination

Johnson conference here after lying back. Eisenhower referenced. Johnson met Cabinet and lawmakers. Johnson’s oath, administered by Judge Sarah Hughes, followed Kennedy’s assassination. he pledged to preserve the Constitution as he and the nation faced tragedy.

Murder charges filed in Oswald theater incident

Oswald was arrested after a scuffle with officers near a theater crowd. He allegedly pulled a pistol that failed to discharge, was restrained, and heard to say it’s all over as witnesses describe a tense confrontation. His family faced reporters as officials noted his past in Russia and brief U S citizenship questions.

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Connally Improves After Kennedy Assassination Attack

Governor Connally, shot beside President Kennedy in Dallas, underwent surgery for over an hour and remained mentally alert. Doctors said the bullet torn through his chest wrist and thigh caused tissue damage but he is expected to recover with no lasting disability. Connally’s wife and children were kept from visitors while Secret Service tried to reconstruct the crime.

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Revival at Bethel Mission to Begin Saturday Evening

Pastor A Michol As Bethel Mission preacher announces revival starting Saturday at 7 15 p m with Evn Resist E Want of Stanton Texas leading the service A fellowship meeting is also planned at the Mission Monday night at Bethel Mission 405 W Malin Bethel.

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