Monroe Bows Head in Prayer After Slain Leader
Monroe and Green County mourn the death of the nation s chief executive. Businesses closed, Post Office and courthouses shut, and traffic halted as observances for President Kennedy unfold across the community. Church services and memorial prayers reflect national grief as local pastors urge unity and dedication to democracy.
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Johnson Oath Discussed After Kennedy Death
Houston Post reports Lyndon B. Johnson spoke with Robert F. Kennedy moments after President Kennedy died. They agreed Johnson should take the oath as 36th president aboard Air Force One at Love Field Dallas, administered by U.S. District Judge Sarah T. Hughes before leaving Dallas.
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Slain Oswald Had Map Ruby Avenges Killing of JFK
Dallas reports Oswald may have left a map in his room showing a path of the Kennedy motorcade and a line from the Texas School Book Depository to Elm Street. Ruby, a 52 year old nightclub owner, killed Oswald in the Dallas City Hall basement. Authorities consider Oswald's map major evidence in the Kennedy case while Johnson and the FBI pledge full probes. Dist. Atty. Wade promised to pursue the murder conviction for Ruby.
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Thousands honor Kennedy as bier crowds swell at Capitol
Crowds braved freezing weather to file past John F. Kennedy’s bier in the Capitol rotunda while about 240000 had moved by before doors closed. Thousands more waited in line for hours, with 2000 stranded after long waits, as the funeral procession departed to the White House. Former Vice President Nixon and his wife were among the last admitted.
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Robert Resigns Studebaker Job
Sherwood H. Egbert resigned today as president and member of the Studebaker board at Bend Indiana. Byers Burlingame was named president and chief executive officer of the auto firm. Burlingame, 63, has been in the automotive business since 1925 with Packard.
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Final Journey Of Slain Chief Saddens Capital
A nation and world statesmen bid farewell to John F Kennedy at St Matthew’s Cathedral as Mrs Kennedy led a vast procession. Fifty-three countries sent 26 heads of state or government with dignitaries including Charles de Gaulle Prince Philip and more. The rites at Capitol and White House drew a sorrowful, global crowd amid hymns bagpipes and a dirge.
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Texas Judge Cites Shame Over Slaying
A Texas judge condemned the Kennedy slaying as a national shame. Crowds gathered at the Texas Capitol to honor the late President Kennedy ahead of his funeral in Washington, with Judge W A Morrison of the Court of Criminal Appeals lamenting the event in the Lone Star State.
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Public Display Of Grief At Kennedy Funeral
Washington mourners lined Pennsylvania Avenue and the Capitol as John F. Kennedy lay in state. A 300000 strong crowd watched the caisson and procession past the flag draped coffin while families and officials paid silent tribute and spoke of their mourning for the slain president.
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Joseph Kennedy Grieves in Home
In Hyannis Port Mass Joseph P Kennedy grieved in privacy as the nation paid final homage to his slain son Although fit to travel the 75 year old Kennedy chose to stay his niece Ann Gargan and Rev John Cavanaugh were with him Dr Russell S Boles said Kennedy showed tremendous courage after learning of John F Kennedy s assassination The family waited 21 hours before informing him Kennedy has suffered a stroke and has lived in a wheelchair for two years
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Surprise Visit by Mrs Kennedy at Capitol Rotunda
Mrs John F Kennedy returned to the Capitol Sunday night with her brother in law as crowds mourned the slain president. She moved slowly past the ropes to kiss the casket and urged, Let me walk, let me walk, then guided NF attendants and Secret Service as she departed. She helped shape funeral plans including a procession eight blocks from the White House as Lincoln's funeral did nearly a century ago.
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Nation pays tribute as markets and banks close
Commerce slowed to a standstill as the nation observed funeral services for the slain President Kennedy. The New York and American Stock Exchanges regional markets and major commodities exchanges closed for the day. Banks, stores, and plants halted operations for periods from minutes to the day. Trains on the Pennsylvania Railroad, Baltimore and Ohio, and New York Central paused for one minute.
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