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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1968
Page
7
Editorial urges state action as Congress fails to pass gun laws. Gov. Hulett C. Smith pushes for measures to curb sales, arguing current state lacks firearm restrictions and stressing protection for law abiding citizens.
West Virginia Republicans outline a campaign portraying Miles Stanley as a feared Democrat substitute and linking labor unions to socialism. The piece argues for gun control and broader state and federal legislation, urging strict firearm checks, registration, and restrictions to protect law abiding citizens.
The New York Times notes Robert Kennedy's death jolts Nelson Rockefeller from cautious ambivalence. Rockefeller reevaluates his path from left leaning Republican to courting the unorganized middle, young voters and the poor, seeking a principled, broad appeal beyond factional lines. Gene McCarthy mirrors a similar reformist push targeting Kennedy supporters and the independent middle.
James Reston analyzes how Rockefeller and McCarthy might broker a coalition to govern the country, appealing to Kennedy voters and independents while navigating party machinery and labor influence. Rockefeller considers appointing Gardner or Burke Marshall to Kennedy’s Senate seat to broaden support among Negro and university communities.
Letters from Susan Tottey and Marcus Arnheiter urge compassion and legal fairness after Kennedy assassination and USS Vance mutiny inquiries. Readers discuss capital punishment, Navy conduct, and social unrest while calling for respect, responsibility, and restraint amid national grief.
Washington observers skeptical that mood defined the eight hour journey from New York to Washington. The vast party of about 1100 in 22 cars faced heat and crowding as outlets and emotions varied from fatigue to awe. Passengers shared memories, jokes, and political reflections amid the nation’s long, heavy day.
James Kilpatrick recalls a Kennedy campaign day in Indiana. Robert Kennedy speaks on law and order and social security while touring cities and towns from Indianapolis to Bloomington. He charms factory workers and students with humor, sharing Teddy’s campaign buttons tale.
The recollection recalls June 13 1968 and Kennedy in Indiana visiting towns like Oolitic Bedford Seymour with crowds cheering and family ties. The author notes Kennedy’s zest for living and a worn suit from mud at Jeffersonville as he reflects on a brilliant life cut short.
The piece argues for immediate extradition of James Earl Ray and credits the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for helping locate Ray. It mentions political blame over a tax bill and notes student demonstrations as rationalized, with India spending 56 million dollars on birth rate reduction.
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