Kennedy Burial Train Marks Nation's Mourning
Kennedy died in Arlington as the funeral train for Senator Robert F Kennedy moved south from Philadelphia toward Washington. A crowd gathered along the route, with workers on a rusting truck deck and bands playing patriotic tunes. In Elizabeth, New Jersey, a separate accident on a crowded track killed John Curia and Antoinette Severini, 54, as a northbound train struck those near the platform edge.
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Kennedy buried at Arlington as moonlight honors fallen leader
Robert F. Kennedy was laid to rest on a hillside at Arlington amid a full moon and an eternal flame. President Johnson and Jacqueline Kennedy watched a simple service as 150,000 graveside mourners joined prayers for the fallen senator, with John Glenn handing the flag to Edward Kennedy.
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Kennedy women endure tragedy and triumph across the family
The Kennedy women are portrayed as bearing public sorrow with dignity. Rose Kennedy remains a resilient matriarch after 1963, while Ethel and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis are cited for their poised strength. The piece notes Ethel Kennedy’s role during the days after John F. Kennedy's assassination and Jacqueline’s enduring prominence as part of the family legacy.
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Ray King slaying suspect James Earl Ray arrested in London
Ray Earl James, the fugitive accused in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s murder, was seized by Scotland Yard at London Airport while about to fly to Belgium. He faced charges for a false Canadian passport and concealed weapon, held under tight security as authorities review extradition.
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Not the same girl in Kennedy slaying case
Sandy Serrano 20 said a dancer Kathy Fulmer may have matched the polka dot dress sighting. Serrano told police a 19 year old in a hotel run from the Kennedy slaying and shouted We shot him. Fulmer reportedly re-examined by sheriffs after Serrano's claim.
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Nation Says Farewell to Senator Kennedy
Coverage of the funeral and burial of Senator Robert F. Kennedy with related pieces across the edition. New Yorkers hold a final, silent vigil at the coffin as mourners reflect on Kennedy’s legacy. Parallel timelines are drawn to past events and further memorial reflections are noted in later pages.
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Viet Cong Shell Saigon and Surrounds Reported
Viet Cong gunners shelled an outer section of Saigon early today, wounding two policemen and sparing the central city for the first time in six days. Other blasts hit Ban Me Thuot airfield and surrounding areas as government forces clashed with Viet Cong in the Cholon district and nearby sectors.
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Colorado goes for Nixon in GOP delegation pick
Aspen, Colorado delegates to the national convention were elected by Colorado Republicans. Most of the ten at large delegates appeared uncommitted, with about eight likely to back Richard M. Nixon on the first ballot. In Polk County, a Lakeland man shot and killed his mother, an older brother, and a young girl before killing himself, according to sheriff's officials.
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Weather outlook: warm through Monday with near 99 high
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies and continued warm conditions into Monday. A map on Page 16 provides regional details and temperatures around the 99 degree mark.
Prosecutor warns about loose talk in Kennedy case
Los Angeles AP reports District Attorney Evelle Younger vows to curb statements by officials and police that could jeopardize the Sirhan Sirhan murder prosecution. Sirhan, 24, Jordanian national, is charged with first degree murder and five counts of assault with intent to commit murder. 22 witnesses testified Friday. Younger criticizes Mayor Yorly for released diary contents found in Sirhan's Pasadena home.
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