Final Rites Today for Kennedy
The Kennedy memorial vigil unfolds in St Patrick’s Cathedral as dignitaries, including five U.S. senators and a host of public figures, take turns at the coffin. Thousands line Fifth Avenue to enter the cathedral and pay respects before the funeral train to Washington.
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Kennedy Kin Receives Communion at Cape Cod Compound
Elder Joseph P. Kennedy 79, father of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, received Holy Communion at the Kennedy seaside home on Cape Cod. Msgr. William Thomson visited the ailing former ambassador to England, who cannot attend his son’s funeral in New York. Crowds for the cathedral funeral in New York swelled with as many as a million mourners. heat and long waits produced medical aid needs and Red Cross water service near St Patrick’s. Police managed crowd pressures as barriers were tested.
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California Senators Named Kennedy Funeral Delegates
Gov. Ronald Reagan designated Sen. Thomas Kuchel and Sen. George Murphy as California’s official representatives at the funeral. Jacqueline Kennedy and children arrived with Secret Service, Edward Kennedy attended, and Robt F Kennedy Jr and a friend prayed at the casket before departing.
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Kennedy Family Observes Private Public Mourning
The Kennedy clan mourns at a New York funeral with Ethel and a daughter tearful at the coffin while relatives plan privacy. Jacqueline Kennedy awaits arrivals from Newport and Mary Nelson joins Caroline and John for the Mass as Nancy Tuckerman says Jackie will bring the children.
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Priest urges Kennedy to quit race after warning of danger
Msgr Elmer Holtgrave a longtime Kennedy family friend says he appealed to Sen Robert Kennedy to withdraw from the presidential race two weeks ago warning of possible assassination He spoke after arriving in Dublin from New York confirming his plea and Kennedy's reply that he must continue for the country’s sake.
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