Kennedy Funeral Rites Mark Nation’s Grief in Washington
President Johnson was expected to attend from Washington for the funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral though the White House did not confirm. Kennedy's 21 car train carried about 1,000 mourners to Arlington where the 42 year old senator was laid to rest near his brother. The service drew 2,100 invitees including 50 foreign nations as vice president Humphrey led a large delegation and Archbishop Cooke presided. Pallbearers included Edward Kennedy and Joseph Kennedy III, with political and civil figures among the mourners.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Terence J. Cooke
New York
Richard Cardinal Cushing
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Joseph Kennedy III
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Lord Harlech
Fomer
United States
John Glenn
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St. Patrick's
Ilene Crane
Willingboro
N.J
Fighting Nears Bitter End in Cholon Saigon
In Saigon two Saigon battlefield sectors saw light clashes as the five week Viet Cong offensive raised civilian deaths to 196 and injuries to 672. Ngo Cong Duc urged halting Paris talks if shelling continues. Government reports say 12 VC killed and 13 captured in Cholon with sporadic reinforcements and renewed VC activity near a Roman Catholic church.
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De Gaulle's Third Solution Critics Mix With Labor Strike
In Paris labor leaders and opposition politicians attacked De Gaulle's proposed third solution, branding it hollow or outrageous while workers at Renault and in metallurgy continue strikes. He urged broad public support ahead of the June elections, arguing participation means profit sharing without socialism or capitalism collapse. Police clashed with workers at Renault Flins as students and veterans battled in Paris streets.
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Poor Campaign Withers Chief Organizer Resigns
Washington AP The month old Poor People's Campaign loses chief organizer Bayard Rustin who resigns over campaign aims as Sterling Tucker is named potential replacement. The June 19 Lincoln Memorial rally remains crucial to revive momentum amid canceled marches and mourning observances for Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
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Ralph David Abernathy
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Gunman Arrested As Kennedy Requiem Mass Opens
A man armed with a gun was apprehended while entering St Patrick's Cathedral shortly before President Johnson arrived for a Requiem Mass for Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Police searched him at the door and he was taken to a nearby police station.
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Triumph and Tragedy Kennedy Book by AP Team
The Associated Press is compiling a hardback book titled Triumph and Tragedy The Story of the Kennedys detailing the family from Ireland to Hyannisport and politics The volume led by Sid Moody will include color and black and white illustrations Reserve a copy by sending $3 to Middletown Ohio Journal Box 66 Poughkeepsie NY 12602, with delivery expected in about five weeks.
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North Korean troops may be in Vietnam war effort
Saigon AP reports Lt Gen Chae Myung Shin, commander of South Korean forces in Vietnam, says he is near certain North Korean troops are operating with the Viet Cong in South Vietnam. In a West Trang action ten days earlier, the White Horse Division killed eight enemy soldiers found to be North Korean, one with a Korean diary and Russian Korean dictionary. Photo evidence expected to aid future prisoner identifications. AK47 rifles from North Korea and a wooden press for propaganda leaflets were also found.
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Sirhan Indicted in RFK Murder in Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was indicted on murder charges in the Robert F. Kennedy case. The 24 year old, arraigned in a jail chapel, faced a judge who warned of contempt for any publicity that could affect a fair trial. Indictments also cited assault with intent to commit murder amid strict security and a wheelchair escort due to prior injuries from the Ambassador Hotel struggle.
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