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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1974
Page
2
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy reflects on factors that hindered Jack Kennedy’s Democratic nomination and eventual victory, outlining political dynamics, personal pressures, and public sentiment shaping the campaign.
Kennedy faced a tough 1960 bid due to age Catholic faith limited executive experience and lack of support from national leaders yet chose to run after discussions with his father. The campaign began with his formal declaration January 2 1960 and intense preparation before Wisconsin primary. She details her active role from March 15 in Wisconsin through long days and public appearances despite commentary on her own stammer.
Rose Kennedy recalls the snowbound moment when Jack Kennedy attended Mass before his inauguration. She describes Secret Service presence, her pride at his inaugural address, and the shared sense that he would lead with courage and service.
The passage recalls Jack Kennedy’s nomination and campaign in a crowded hall, with family members, aides, and Secret Service involved. Kenny O’Donnell recounts two agents searching for a Fitzgerald Bible, Tony Fitzgerald locating it in a bag and delivering it. The scene shifts to Hyannis Port election night with Bobby Kennedy’s house as headquarters as chant like teletype machines bell and TV sound fill the atmosphere.
Bobby describes a rough campaign plan mentioning Wisconsin, Palm Beach, and Belcome with rest breaks. He talks about scheduling return trips to Incieng, Nebraska, and Maryland, implying more stops and a future arrangement for Polly and the RAF. The remarks appear informal and unverified.
A one year old boy was taken into custody after the Las Palmas Bakery robbery on Sunday night when a cashier reported a man armed with a two foot aluminum pipe forced her to fill a paper bag with cash. Police later nabbed the youth near the bakery. In a second incident at Stop-N-Go Market a man with a .22 pistol and a woman robbed a worker early Monday.
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