RFK Lays In State as Thousands Farewell in NYC
A day long procession in muggy midtown New York honors Robert F. Kennedy as he lies in state at Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Mourners, from a cross section of society, file past the unfinished mahogany coffin while an honor guard and family keep vigil. Edward Kennedy attends the morning mass as RFK Jr. joins the guard, showing deep emotion at the somber tribute.
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What Are They? Macmillan Pleads for Understanding
Harold Macmillan spoke to Britons after Senator Kennedy is assassinated urging compassion for Americans. He described Americans as refugees and persecuted souls who came to Britain and now include people from Europe and Asia in a nation shocked by the tragedy.
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Gentle TeibeH Village Faces Kennedy Shooting Allegations
A small Christian village in Israeli-occupied Jordan struggles to reconcile the image of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan as a kind, quiet 24 year old with his alleged act in the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Local school principal Salim Awad questions how he could have acted alone or under external influence.
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Kennedy family flight details and autopsy report
Mrs Robert F Kennedy joked with passengers and slept beside her husband's coffin during the flight to New York. Dr Thomas Noguchi announced Kennedy's brain sustained extensive damage from the assassin's bullet in the six hour autopsy. Political observers discussed potential Republican successors including Keating Dewey and Lindsay as possible appointee to Kennedy's seat.
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Weather Today and Weekend Forecast Including Temperatures
Mostly sunny and warm with highs in the 80s and 90s through Saturday. Tonight remains fair and mild with lows in the 60s. Thursday highs near 87 and lows around 64, humidity around 65 percent in the morning, dropping to 44 percent by 2 pm and 52 percent at 8 pm. No precipitation in the last 24 hours. Sunrise 5 54 am, sunset 8 58 pm, moonrise 5 32 pm, moonset 3 29 am Saturday. Marriage license applications listed for several couples followed by births and deaths in local communities.
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Kennedy Mourners and Grand Jury Probe in RFK Slaying
Thousands gathered at St Patrick Cathedral New York at sunrise to bid farewell to Senator Robert F Kennedy. A California grand jury convened to consider a murder indictment against Sirhan Sirhan amid threats to jail staff and ongoing investigation of potential accomplices including a woman in a polka dot dress seen near the scene.
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Minors Targeted At Local Adult Movie Showings
Huron County Sheriff Borgia announced new age checks at county theatres after attending an adult film at Star View Drive-In. At least 12 people under 18 were found, including a 13-year-old with her mother and grandmother. The drive-in will now show only family-type films.
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Cost Of School Promotion Reported In May 7 Ballot
The Monroeville Committee for Better Schools reported expenses of 25 dollars for promoting school issues on the May 7 ballot. The statement was filed with the Huron County Board of Elections. Deadline to report campaign expenditures for the May 7 election is 4 p.m. June 21. Huron County Bankers will serve as agents for selling food stamps with local banks represented except Plymout h. The welfare department will certify eligible participants and stamps cost about 63 cents per dollar of groceries. The Agriculture Department will convene a grocers meeting here.
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RFK Remembered for Courage and Celebrity in Senate Tributes
In a Senate tribute, Sen. William Proxmire praised Robert F. Kennedy's courage and popularity while noting he often clashed with insiders. Kennedy, seen as a celebrity by many, won vast praisewhen serving New York for 30 years and inspired both affection and opposition among peers.
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Inspector to Inspect Norwalk Bypass Opening Likely Soon
A state division construction engineer will inspect the Norwalk bypass this afternoon to determine if the five mile road can open to traffic by late today. Officials expect the bypass to be open next week with no ribbon cutting planned by state or local officials.
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