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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1968
Page
1
The paper directs readers to page 9 for a photo narrative detailing the RFK tragedy. It notes the event's implications and the public reaction while highlighting key figures linked to the incident.
Sen Robert Kennedy lies critically wounded in a Los Angeles hospital as the nation reels from the midnight atrocity. The piece argues for stronger gun controls, recalling Kennedy’s warnings and criticizing Congress for blocking reform amid ongoing violence.
The Atomic Energy Commission renews Reynolds Electric and Engineering Company contract for five years to provide test support at Nevada Test Site. REECo, 36 years old and now part of EG&G, handles drilling, safety, construction, facilities, housing, and services for about 5,200 employees with annual value around $115 million.
UPI reports Senator Robert F. Kennedy died at 1 44 am PDT as his wife Ethel stood by. Sirhan Sirhan, a 24 year old Jordanian immigrant, is in custody. The article notes a notebook entry stating Kennedy must be assassinated before June 5 1968 and reflects on his political career and clashes with Hoffa and the McClellan Committee.
Partly cloudy with strong southwest winds 10 to 39 mph. Today's high 63 and low 8 with yesterday's high 8 and low 71. Noontime humidity at 8 percent. Sunrise at 5 24, sunset at 7 53.
Nevada citizens and leaders react with anger and shock after the early morning assassination attempt on presidential hopeful Robert Kennedy. Officials including Ira Jacobson react with silence, while Sen. Bible and Sen. Cannon condemn violence and call for unity and swift recovery. Governor Laxalt voices disbelief and prayer for Kennedy’s full recovery.
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