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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1968
Page
7
An editorial mourns Robert F Kennedy noting his dedication energy and public service. It evokes Kennedy family memory including John F Kennedy and Martin Luther King while reflecting on national tragedy and shared grief. The piece discusses the killer’s origins and moral reflection on America.
United Press International reports Senator Robert F Kennedy died at 1 44 am PDT after a gunshot wound. He will be buried in Arlington beside his slain brother John F Kennedy. A Los Angeles grand jury prepared to indict Sirhan Sirhan as the gunman. Kennedy's death drew global condolence messages as his campaign ended. President Johnson sent a jet to transport the body to New York.
Graduation ceremonies begin at 8 p.m. at Arcadia Coronado and Scottsdale high schools with outdoor services in stadiums and Saguaro in the school auditorium. Arcadia will have 400 graduates led by Lewis Gruber, Coronado 500 with D Allan Lankford and Don Stanford, Saguaro speakers include Linda Schaffer and George Abetti, Scottsdale will hear Lynn Tess and Drenda Smart. Last day of classes was May 29 and practices began with a senior breakfast.
The House approved and sent to the President an omnibus anticrime bill banning mail order handgun sales and restricting over the counter sales to state residents aged 21 or older. It would fund police improvements, authorize wiretaps in major crimes, and ease breaches of Supreme Court rulings on confessions.
The Board of Adjustments noted the Princes delay their zoning variance for a front-yard setback at 7037 E Vernon as they return East for a short stay. Their hearing was likely to continue without a full board present, but they withdrew the request due to travel. Other cases were approved while Charles Redfern attended after city council accepted his resignation.
Randolph Churchill, the only son of Sir Winston Churchill, died at his country home after a brief illness. A journalist and writer, he served as his father's official biographer and had completed two volumes with a third in progress.
City and chamber led Clean-Up Day in Scottsdale set for Saturday with volunteers from employes, Chamber members and Scottsdale Jaycees to remove trash starting at 8 a.m. Afterward the Beautification Committee will inspect districts and send letters to business men about problem areas. Section chairmen include Norm Lambie, Joe Strickler, Ed Markgraf, Lou Jekel, Roger Saba, Dave Hall, Glenn Walloper. An award will honor a businessman for exceptional cooperation. Weather outlook shows mostly fair with highs near 95 and 93 tomorrow.
Los Angeles police issued an all points bulletin for a young woman in the Robert Kennedy assassination case. Campaign worker Miss Sandy Serrano said a girl ran down a terrace shouting we shot him.
Paris reports say North Vietnam had counted on U.S. election developments to gain concessions at the Paris talks. Hanoi fears Kennedy's murder may close ranks on the American home front and disrupt its bargaining leverage.
The U.S. command in Saigon says 4,308 Americans were killed or wounded in Vietnam combat last week, the highest seven day toll. It includes 438 killed as South Vietnamese commanders claim victory in a 13 day battle with Viet Cong infiltrators in Saigon.
In Philadelphia two of three fugitives were recaptured within hours after overpowering an elevator operator and a sheriff's officer during an escape attempt at City Hall. One suspect met a public defender. The event followed a meeting with officials. In Washington, both houses moved to extend Secret Service protection to major presidential and vice presidential contenders, with conference to reconcile differing versions before sending to President Johnson.
In Phoenix the House GOP caucus of 33 conservatives seeks at least 31 votes for a compromise on an Industrial Commission bill as the Senate signals flexibility pending House agreement. In Tucson Joseph Bonanno, reputed Mafia kingpin, is in satisfactory condition after a heart attack at St. Joseph's Hospital, days before testifying before a federal grand jury on organized crime.
Scottsdale Mayor Bud Tims proclaims Sunday a day of mourning for the late Senator Robert F Kennedy and asks flags to fly at half staff. Campaign director William Mahoney lauds Kennedy as a great man and calls for national healing after the assassination.
Navy testimony described a seven gallon per minute leak in the Scorpion's propeller shaft fixed prior to its ill fated voyage. Officials noted repairs were not safety hazards and the submarine would have undergone further work on return to Norfolk. The Scorpion vanished in the Atlantic with 99 aboard after Mediterranean maneuvers.
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