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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1963
Page
1
A fragmented snippet quotes President John F Kennedy and a publisher note from Robert E Pryor. The text references Kennedy at age 29 and a line about service to country. It appears as a partial caption or editorial fragment from 1963 material.
In Maynard the news spread quickly as events unfolded. Town workers and residents heard of President Kennedy's shooting through radios and stores, with reactions ranging from disbelief to tears as people learned the death status and shared it with colleagues and neighbors.
Americans bowed in grief as John F Kennedy lay in state and his funeral procession moved from the Capitol to St Matthew's as Jacqueline Kennedy walked beside the horse drawn caisson. An estimated 140000 mourners gathered along the route.
A brief memorial note honors J F K, celebrating his life and contributions. The tribute highlights his public service and community impact, noting enduring admiration from colleagues and friends.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. aged three asks for a flag to take home, seen in the Speakers’ Office as his father lies in state. The young boy is expected to attend Arlington Cemetery for the late president’s funeral, amid taps and official rites honoring service to the country.
Leland W. Lewis selectman laments the shooting of a husband and father as a tragedy and offers sympathy for his wife and children. Mrs. fata S commi member adds a critical personal reflection on the event.
Miss Hannon describes the Kennedy visit as horrific and shocking. Miss Mary E. Sheehan recalls the town treasurer's January 1961 auguration and notes a resident’s quip about removing prayer from schools.
United Press International reports President John F. Kennedy was shot in the right temple while in a motorcade in Dallas. He died as doctors and aides attempted resuscitation with blood, fluids, chest tubes, and other measures. Mrs Kennedy prepared to depart for the airport.
In Sudbury, Rev. Edwin Sunderland of St Elizabeth's issued a statement expressing sorrow over President Kennedy's death. He condemned the assassination and prayed for the Kennedy family and for President Johnson, noting concern that the alleged shooter might be a personal friend of someone known to him.
A fragmented message from residents expresses sorrow over a death and loss of political talent. The note includes apologies and sympathy for the family and acknowledges collective hardship. The exact events and identities remain unclear due to garbled phrasing.
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