Ted Kennedy Lone Survivor Takes Torch From Brothers
United Press International profiles Edward Kennedy as the lone surviving Kennedy son to carry on the family legacy. The piece notes his Senate career since 1962, close 1964 reelection, Vietnam war stance, caution in the limelight, clashes with the Johnson administration, and his role in informing parents Rose and Joseph P Kennedy of the assassinations in Dallas and Los Angeles.
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Sirhan Receives Theosophy Books In Prison Cell
Los Angeles reports two theosophy texts were delivered to Sirhan Sirhan's cell at his request. Theosophy founder Blavatsky and a leadbeater work are cited. notes on its universalist philosophy and beliefs accompany the small shipment.
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Japan to Award Grand Cordon Posthumously to Kennedy
Japan will posthumously bestow the First Class Order of the Rising Sun on late U. S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Prime Minister Eisaku Sato's cabinet approved the honor in recognition of Kennedy's efforts to promote Japanese American friendship.
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Pontiff Paul VI Masses For Kennedy in Private Chapel
Vatican sources report Pope Paul VI offered a private Mass for the repose of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The service in the apostolic palace chapel was attended only by the Pope's two secretaries as preparations for funeral honors began. The Pope sent condolences to President Johnson and Mrs Kennedy and planned for Cardinal Dell'Acqua to represent him at Kennedy's funeral.
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Greek King Injured In Rome Car Crash
Self-exiled Greek King Constantine suffered a cut lip and bruises when the car he drove left a curve and hit a cement road marker in Rome. Queen Anne-Marie escaped injury. Constantine, 28, had just returned from Germany after attending Prince Ludwig of Hesse's funeral.
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Turncoat surgeon says North Vietnamese plan new assault on Saigon
Le Cong Hung a regimental surgeon who defected to Vietnamese marines in Gia Dinh suburb said his commanders were ready to hurl two more battalions at Saigon. He described orders to renew the offensive against the city.
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Weather highs and defection mark tense Vietnam update
The U.S. Weather Bureau logged a 105 degree high at Presidio Texas and a 28 degree low at Flagstaff Arizona in the 24 hour period ending 4 am. In Saigon a defector Hung discards his green uniform and says two battalions remain in reserve ready to attack as he explains South Vietnamese aims to aid Paris talks and to liberate southern towns. Maj Tasman Budd of San Diego says Hung planned to guide Marines to a hospital sheltering 50 North Vietnamese wounded. Hung laments leaving his wife and two children in Hanoi.
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Indians Plan Mourning Dance For Ref Kennedy Tribute
Sixty American Indians from several tribes will perform mourning dances and traditional chants on the yard of San Quentin prison in tribute to Robert F. Kennedy. A peace pipe ceremony will accompany the program as thousands of inmates watch. Adam Nordwell, chairman of the United Bay Area Council for Indian Affairs, called Kennedy a great friend and said the event expresses hope for ending strife and rededicating to fighting poverty ignorance and hate.
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Johnson Sleepless Over RFK Death as Johnson Seeks Resolve
Washington United Press International reports Rep. Henry Gonzalez said President Johnson appeared harried with circles under his eyes after RFK's assassination. Johnson, a close ally, implied sleepless nights and sorrow over the tragedy affecting the nation and his administration.
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Air pollution degrades cotton fabrics in cities
Federal researchers report untreated cottons lose over 90 percent of breaking strength after a year in heavily polluted urban air, rendering fabrics unusable.
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Groves cites atomic bomb saved Japanese lives, 25th site note
Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves, head of the Manhattan District, says the atomic bomb saved about ten times as many Japanese lives as American ones. Speaking in Richland for the 25th anniversary at the Hanford site, he recalls Okinawa and Iwo Jima losses and warns Germans would have faced Berlin if they had the bomb first. Dr. Glenn Seaborg adds that nuclear power’s peaceful uses were unforeseen then.
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Wounded in Kennedy shooting improve in Los Angeles hospitals
Four, Thursday were making satisfactory progress from gunshot injuries near the assassination area in Los Angeles. Ira Goldstein, 19, Encino newsman, was discharged with a left thigh wound and will use a cane. Paul Schrade, 43, Kaiser Foundation, had skull fragments removed and remains in good condition in intensive care. William Weisel, 30, Washington, D.C., had a bullet removed from the abdomen. Elizabeth Evans of Saugus and Irwin Stroll, 17, were reported improving with scalp and leg wounds respectively.
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FBI seeks data on Sirhan childhood amid Kennedy slaying probe
UPI reports the FBI asked Israel for information on Sirhan Sirhan’s upbringing. Teibeh elders describe a poor early life with church charity and a father guiding him. They note family ties to Jehovah’s Witnesses and Jerusalem roots, with later American migration in 1957.
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Elves Gnomes and Little Men Society Formed in San Francisco
A literary group modeled on Sherlock Holmes regulars by Tolkien fans in San Francisco forms the Elves Gnomes and Little Men Science Fiction and Fantasy Chowder and Marching Society.
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