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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1968
Page
4
President Lyndon B. Johnson attended John F. Kennedy’s funeral rites and the grave memorial for Robert F. Kennedy, sharing the burden of national violence and division as aides described his weariness. The gathering drew Vice President Humphrey, Sen. McCarthy, and former officials amid security.
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan remains in strict isolation under heavy guard as Los Angeles police sift clues in the Bobby Kennedy assassination. No evidence points to others, but investigators follow every tip while authorities publicize only essential details under Judge Arthur Alarcon’s order to protect a fair trial.
Gary J. Dedell of Syracuse was stopped at St Patrick's Cathedral entrance as Secret Service checked invitations for Robert F Kennedy's funeral. He was jailed on a charge of carrying an unloaded revolver without a permit. Dedell claimed an invitation. he said, Maybe not anymore. Police stopped all packages near the cathedral doors as President Johnson arrived.
In New York Ethel Kennedy attends a solemn requiem mass for Senator Robert F. Kennedy. She remains composed in the cathedral as Cardinals priests mourn beside the coffin, while her children and relatives gather for support.
UPI reports the capture of James Earl Ray followed an FBI and international police effort. Over 100000 passport photos in Washington and Ottawa were checked, leading to a break after Canadian authorities found a passport in the name Ramon George Sneyd. Ray used a travel agency to obtain a passport and flew to London on May 6 before heading to Portugal and continuing the disguise.
California Democrats seek unity on a first ballot memorial to Robert F. Kennedy at the Chicago convention. Some delegates consider resigning to allow Jesse Unruh to reshuffle for possible Humphrey or Ted Kennedy ticket and cabinet promises.
Crowds line Fifth Avenue to watch the flag draped coffin leave St. Patrick’s Cathedral for Pennsylvania Station. Women wept, some with rosary beads, as The Battle Hymn of the Republic echoed from the cathedral, and police managed the crush amid solemn scenes of grief.
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