Kennedy in extremely critical condition after shooting
Senator Robert F Kennedy underwent about 3 hours 40 minutes of neurosurgery to remove a .22 caliber bullet from his brain after an early morning shooting at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Six neurosurgeons worked to remove the slug and fragments while Kennedy remained unconscious in intensive care. The next 12 to 36 hours were described as a very critical period with doctors cautioning potential brain blood-supply damage and urging prayers as his wife Ethel and brother Edward Kennedy remained by his side.
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Kennedy Shot At Campaign Event Tragedy Strikes
During a campaign rally Kennedy was shot as wrestlers Grier and Rafer Johnson restrained the assailant and laid him on a kitchen table. Kennedy lay bleeding, receiving emergency care before being placed into an ambulance amid panicked screams from attendees.
Kennedy shot in crowded city area store club scene
Police detained a man after a shooting that wounded Kennedy. He received last rites at Central Receiving Hospital and was moved to Good Samaritan Hospital ICU. Crowds threatened the suspect and officers escorted him to jail. Chief Reddin gave unclear details on ethnicity and belongings found.
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Kennedy Shooting Report Details Victims and Reactions
The report lists victims including Paul Schrade age 30 a union official Ira Goldstein of Los Angeles William Wiesel ABC unit manager and a woman only identified as Mrs Evans Irwin Stroll 17 of Los Angeles President Johnson was notified but no White House comment was given Eugene McCarthy had retired to his hotel room Kennedy’s brother Ted Kennedy arrived at the hospital Humphrey expressed prayers for Kennedy and others injured in the violence.
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Kennedy family has endured repeated tragedies in politics
A Kennedy is again the target of misfortune as Robert Kennedy lies wounded after a shotgun assault, joining a long line of distress in the prominent clan. The piece recounts past losses from John and Robert’s campaigns to Rosemary’s institutionalization, Joseph’s stroke, and Kathleen’s wartime service.
Area Leaders Voice Disbelief Over RFK Hospital Fight
In Maine and California residents react with shock as doctors battle to save Robert F Kennedy after a shooting. Sheriff Richard Dutremble reveals fear and calls for soul searching and brotherly love, while Biddeford mayor Leo Lemer laments the national impact and safety of public figures running for high office.
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LBJ Issues Statement on RFK Shooting
President Johnson issued a statement expressing horror at the shooting of Senator Robert F. Kennedy in Los Angeles. He offers prayers for Kennedy and victims, hopes for Kennedy's recovery, and urges America to drive away violence and divisiveness.
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Editorial Tragedy Calls For Moral Rebirth Across Nation
An editorial laments rising violence in America after the Kennedy and King killings. It urges moral responsibility, calls for a home and school renewal, and warns that without change runaways toward anarchy. It notes new laws will follow the tragedy, but persuasion alone cannot suffice.
Eyewitness account of Kennedy shooting in Los Angeles
Reporter describes the Ambassador Hotel corridor scene after Kennedy's California victory. He recalls meeting Kennedy minutes earlier, then Kennedy being shot and lying on a steel serving table as nerves, tears, and blood fill the corridor. Roosevelt Grier is noted nearby.
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Suspect Refuses To Say Anything At Kennedy Shooting
Los Angeles police said the male suspect, described as around 25, 5 feet 6, with wiry hair, refused to identify himself after arrest. He faces counts of assault with intent to murder as Kennedy’s California primary victory celebration at the Ambassador Hotel left the senator shot in the head twice and several others wounded.
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World Reacts To RFK Shooting Across Nations
Reports from Europe and beyond describe global shock and sorrow after Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot. Leaders, diplomats, and citizens react with disbelief as Vatican officials, Italian and Belgian officials, and others express concern while news spreads by radio and paper fronts. Locations mentioned include London Paris Rome Bern Brussels Tokyo and Bangkok.
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