Slaying Could Change Style Of Campaigns
In 1968 the Kennedy assassination prompts a shift in campaign security and outreach. President Johnson orders Secret Service protection for major candidates including McCarthy Nixon Rockefeller and Wallace, while Humphrey already has protection. The change could alter how campaigns run with more security and reliance on television for safe voter contact.
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Los Angeles
America
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
White House
FBI
Bill Barry
Eugene J. McCarthy
Thomas Reddin
New Yorker
Reddin
Johnson
Secret Service
Good Samaritan Hospital
McCarthy
Richard M. Nixon
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Harold E. Stassen
George C. Wallace
Hubert H. Humphrey
Explosions and Fire Destroy Morgan County Business District
In Morgantown Indiana Explosions and a major blaze damaged much of the town business district. Fire Chief Gail Boiles estimated damage at $100000 with no injuries reported The explosions began at the Pure Oil service station which was destroyed.
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Morgantown
Ind
Morgan County
Gail Boiles
Boiles
Post Mortem Sought in Kennedy Brain Injury
In Los Angeles a post mortem was planned after Sen Robert F Kennedy sustained a fatal brain injury from a .22 caliber bullet. Doctors described a sizeable clot and arterial tear near the brain stem with fragments remaining in the brain and neck.
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Los Angeles
Robert F. Kennedy
Frank Mankiewicz
Kennedy
Lawrence Pool
Henry Cuneo
Mankiewicz
John D. French
Brain Research Institute
University of California At Los Angeles
Institute
Churchill's Son Randolph Churchill Dies at 57
London AP Randolph Churchill son of Sir Winston Churchill dies Wednesday night at age 57 after a period of illness. He was writing volumes on his father's life and had two divorces. He leaves a daughter Arabella and a son Winston. His mother Lady Spencer Churchill serves in the House of Lords as a baroness.
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London
Randolph Churchill
Winston Churchill
Arabella
Winston
Spencer Churchill
House of Lords
Father of Sirhan Cries Over Tragedy
Bishara Sirhan, father of the man accused in the RFK assassination, cried from his Jordan village window. He expressed sorrow for his son and said he raised his children to fear God while neighbors note his family’s long U.S. emigration history.
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Sirhan
Taiyeba
Jordan
Robert F. Kennedy
Jericho
Bishara Sirhan
United States
Mary
Sherif, Adel, Munir
Sa’adullah
America
Bishara
Middle East
President Johnson Calls Day of Mourning for Kennedy
President Johnson declares a national day of mourning after the death of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. He issues a proclamation directing Americans to observe the coming Sunday with flags flown at half staff on all federal buildings until Kennedy is buried.
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Washington
Johnson
Robert F. Kennedy
America
Kennedy
South Wilmington eighth graders tour state Capitol trip
The South Wilmington Grade School eighth grade class toured the state Capitol Lincoln's Home and Lincoln's Tomb and New Salem State Park by bus on Monday. Chaperones included teacher Terrance L. Sorensen and principal along with several staff and parents.
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South Wilmington
State Capitol
Lincoln’s Home
Lincoln’s Tomb
New Salem State Park
Terrance L. Sorensen
Lester Allen
John Maher
David Mehochko
Jack Alderson
Albert Doglio Jr
Leo Tjelle
Foran Nominated as U.S. Attorney for Northern Illinois
Washington AP The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Thomas A. Foran of Chicago for U.S. attorney in the Northern Illinois district. The nomination moves to the Senate for confirmation.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Thomas A. Foran
U.S
Northern Illinois
Foran
Chicago
Senate
Bystanders Hurt In Shooting Improve After Kennedy Death
Five bystanders wounded in the shooting that killed Senator Robert F. Kennedy showed improvement. Ira Goldstein of Encino was released soon. Paul Schrade of the UAW was in pretty good shape. William Weisel of ABC remained satisfactory. Irwin Stroll, 17, was in good condition. Mrs. Elizabeth Evans had a bullet removed and was satisfactory.
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Los Angeles
Robert F. Kennedy
Ira Goldstein
Encino
Paul Schrade
United Auto Workers
Kaiser Foun
Dation Hospital
William Weisel
American Broadcasting Co
Kaiser
Irwin Stroll
Midway Hospital
Elizabeth Evans
Huntington Memorial Hospital
Loveland Farmer Keeps Family Homestead Tradition Alive
Wallace Almquist continues to farm the land his grandfather homesteaded in 1872 in northern Colorado despite many leaving the farm.
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Loveland
Colo
Wallace Almquist
Colorado
Jr High Free Methodist Church Program Spotlight
A note highlights a Junior High program for completed grades seven and eight at the Free Methodist Church. It outlines activities, schedules, and contact details for participation and registration.
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Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Free Methodist Church
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