Kennedy Widow Visits Casket In Capitol Mourning
Mrs. John F. Kennedy and her children lingered at the slain president's casket in the Capitol rotunda, kissing the bier and urging crowds to let her walk. She returned at night with Robert F. Kennedy and surveyed mourners as Johnson began his presidency and international diplomacy. The article notes Johnson’s first duties, a 9-minute reception for over 100 foreign dignitaries, and U.S. aims in Vietnam including continuing aid to Saigon and troop withdrawal timelines.
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Mournful Nation Attends Kennedy Funeral in Washington
A sorrowing nation and world leaders gathered as the martyred 35th president lay in state and was honored at St Matthew's Cathedral and Arlington. Jacqueline Kennedy walked with her children, while Lyndon Johnson prepared to lead the nation through crisis. The procession included 26 heads of state from 53 countries, with de Gaulle prominent among foreign dignitaries. The mass at the cathedral, the caisson journey, and the Capitol bier drew vast crowds and global mourning.
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Oswald Left Blueprint for Kennedy Murder Confession
Dallas prosecutors confirmed a city map with X marks and a trajectory line was found in Lee Harvey Oswalds room. Fingerprints on the foreign rifle tied Oswald to the Kennedy assassination as authorities described the map as major evidence. Oswald, slain by Jack Ruby, faced claims of a sniper plot while reports surfaced of Oswald seeking visas from Soviet and Cuban consuls in September.
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Dallas Police Tie Oswald to Kennedy Slaying
Dallas District Attorney Henry Wade released what he called airtight evidence linking Harvey Oswald to the Kennedy assassination. He cited Oswald’s palm print on the rifle, placement inside the Texas School Book Depository at the time of the shooting, and a map allegedly outlining Kennedy's motorcade route. Wade noted no concrete evidence tying Oswald to Ruby, who killed Oswald, though investigations continued.
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Johnson Pens Letters to JFK's Young Children
Washington reports the new president Lyndon B. Johnson wrote letters to Caroline Kennedy aged six and John F. Kennedy Jr. aged three. The letters, signed as president, were sent after his swearing in and soon after the assassination of their father.
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Crowds Gather Early for Kennedy Funeral in Washington
Long before dawn the first supporters lined streets for President John F. Kennedy's funeral crowding near St Matthew's Cathedral as the 35 degree chill lingered, with the requiem Mass still hours away.
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New York Networks Resume Regular TV and Radio Schedule
New York reports most regular television and radio programming will resume Tuesday morning after Friday’s special Kennedy assassination coverage. Networks say they will return to normal schedules as coordinated by national management, with some continued bulletins as needed.
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Congress Urged To Adjourn For Breathing Spell
Washington Reuters Congress' push to adjourn targets December 14 with Jan 3 opening next session. Halleck leads GOP bid with backing from Republicans and some Democrats to end bickering and give Johnson space to plan. Civil rights and tax bills face delay as lawmakers weigh temporary funding through December and a longer recess.
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Mourning at the Capitol for slain leader John Down
Washington observes a day of solemn mourning for John Down with muffled drums and a horse caisson procession from the White House to the Capitol. Carline and John Kennedy watch as 300000 mourners bow their heads. the Kennedy family attends the state funeral, with Vice President Johnson and Attorney General Kennedy. A 21 gun salute and service band mark the ascent of the casket up the Capitol steps.
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Kennedy Father Mourns Son At Cape Home
In Hyannisport Mass former ambassador Joseph P Kennedy mourns the death of his slain son John F Kennedy remaining at his summer home. He was told of the assassination after a 21 hour delay and doctors praised his courage despite a two year history of stroke and wheelchair confinement. He was joined by his niece Ann Gargan and Rev John Cavanaugh at the Cape residence.
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Two Dead In Crash On Slippery Route 48
A Sunday night crash on snow glazed Route 48 left Richard J. Checolo of Baldwinsville and Anna E. Thater of Syracuse dead. Edward McCormack, driver of one car, faces charges of driving while intoxicated and failure to keep right. he is in critical condition at University Hospital.
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Found Dead in Lake Monroe
The body of John Pluto, 58, of Florida New York, was found Saturday in a lake near Route 17 after a missing persons report. The incident appears noncriminal pending investigation by local authorities.
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