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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1968
Page
2
A chaotic Washington scene contends the assassination may push the Democratic nominating process into late June or July. Kennedy uncertainty, Senate views, and convention timing blur the path to the national ticket as rival candidates adjust strategies.
Fragmented account: Joe's Cansail and Mareh in Washington outline leadership shifts amid civil rights debates. Bayard Rustin tentative support for SCLC. Tucker of the Washington Urban League cites past March on Washington involvement and hopes for a cross section of Americans in Resurrection City. Presidential race details show Humphrey leading Democrats and Nixon favored among Republicans amid Kennedy assassination aftermath and delegate dynamics.
The Supreme Court upholds a challenge to parochial school aid and mass education funding while permitting federal review of certain school and law enforcement issues. An Ohio case sustains police search limits. separate rulings address federal authority over CATV regulation.
The Supreme Court upheld a federal wage law setting a minimum hourly wage and time and a half for overtime for swt 7 anilion stave workers. Twenty-eight states challenged the law, arguing Congress exceeded constitutional powers. The court disagreed with the states under a rule of G2.
Senator voices strong criticism of the Supreme Court in a televised statement, accusing judges of bias and delaying decisions. He argues the court undermines legislative aims and questions the integrity of recent rulings affecting policy and governance.
Fragmented account describes a group of juveniles assaulting and robbing a driver named RFK after a late shift. The report cites unnamed locations and individuals, with unclear sequence and several garbled words, but indicates a violent incident involving youths and a driver in the early hours.
The father of Sirium B. Sivan claims Sen Robert J Kennedy incited Arabs and caused his son to assassinate RFK, saying Kennedy insulted Arabs and that the shooting was not only his son’s plan but influenced by Kennedy’s remarks. He told Reveluien a friend’s return changed his view.
New Orleans Archbishop Magnity said Sen Edward M Kennedy is urged to withdraw from public life. Bill Abbott quotes Archbishop Hanmi noting Kennedy family friends discourage political career. Graveside services for Robert J Kennedy held at Arlington National Cemetery with funeral rites led by Kentucky officials.
Treasury Undersecretary Joseph W. Barr urged other nations to pick up their share of wartime costs. He warned the U.S. cannot continue financing the war unless allies assume more financial responsibility. Barr stressed the need for broader monetary support to sustain security and avoid strain on American resources.
Saigon endures a 10th straight day of rocket and mortar attacks by Viet Cong amid heavy fighting near Cholon and Cholon sector ruins. Viet Cong casualties and surrenders rise as govt. forces push sweeps. Westmoreland counsels against expecting quick victory while acknowledging difficult terrain. Civilian toll climbs with 58 killed and 184 wounded. Refugees return to salvage belongings as bombardment continues across northern Delta and Mekong region.
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, the first candidate to use Secret Service protection after Kennedy’s assassination, delivers a Meadville Allegheny College address praising the slain senator as a bridge between generations. He urges young people to seek leadership capable of uniting a divided America and stresses education for all amid calls for broader opportunities.
Texas Republicans gather in Corpus Christi on the eve of their state convention to back Sen. John Tower as a favorite son presidential candidate. A key issue is whether the 6 vote delegation will support Tower through the national convention or switch delegates after the first ballot. Local disputes in Harris County over which delegates to recognize fuel bargaining and shape the Texas delegation’s stance at Miami.
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