Accused Assassin Is Slain
Dallas police and federal officials reported that Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of killing President Kennedy, was slain by Jack Ruby in a Dallas jail courtyard. Ruby, a 52-year-old nightclub owner, was charged with murder and faced possible death penalty. The assassination probe broadened to include the broader slaying as President Johnson ordered a full investigation.
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Early Recess Posed for Congress
Washington AP report says tax relief and civil rights priorities may be paused as Republican Leader Halleck pushes for an adjournment target of December 14. Democratic leaders proposed resuming January 3 with a two week Christmas recess. Both parties weigh whether to remain in session for possible action.
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Kennedy Lain in Final Rest as Nation Mourns
In Washington a grief stricken capital and world said goodbye to John F Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy led the funeral procession from the White House to St Matthew cathedral while world leaders including Charles de Gaulle attended. The service followed Catholic rites with Cardinal Cushing and the Kennedy family guiding the mourners. A vast crowd viewed the flag draped coffin as it moved by the Capitol and past the memorials to Lincoln and Arlington National Cemetery.
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Largest Europe wide TV link for Kennedy funeral
Europe links hundreds of millions to Washington funeral through a Soviet aided relay via an American satellite. East and West networks join a historic broadcast with Intervision access from East Germany Czechoslovakia Poland Hungary Bulgaria Romania and the USSR alongside Western Europe.
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Funeral Mass for President’s Son in Washington Cathedral
The funeral at the cathedral, conducted by Cardinal Cushing, featured a low Mass with singing by a Boston tenor and choir, and the burial rites included the traditional riderless horse. Thousands lined Pennsylvania Avenue and Capitol grounds as the President’s son lay in state, with long evening and dawn crowds paying their respects.
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Dalton Mills Kennedy Acknowledgements Shipments Halted for President's Death
Dalton-Crane & Company's black-bordered acknowledgments are being air freighted to Washington, D.C., for the President's death. Nearly 200 pounds of the special cards were sent from Hartford Saturday via Bradley Field. An official called the order "large" and work continues. Local mills are closed except for the stationery plant handling the emergency order.
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