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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1968
Page
6
Lyndon B. Johnson attended a solemn requiem for Robert F. Kennedy at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York. The president sat near the Kennedy family and other national leaders as the nation reflected on violence, politics, and the Kennedy family’s impact on his own presidency.
Police detained Gary J. Dedell at St Patrick's Cathedral entrance after finding an unloaded revolver in his briefcase. The Syracuse man, 30, was booked on carrying an unloaded weapon without a permit. Dedell claimed an invitation to Kennedy's funeral and faced Secret Service questioning.
In New York a somber requiem for Sen. Robert F. Kennedy drew six cardinals and hundreds of clergy. Ethel Kennedy, veil over her face, remained composed, comforting friends at her apartment and with her children present at the service alongside Edward Kennedy and Caroline and John Jr. Kennedy.
Investigators traced Ray through more than 100000 passport photos in Washington and Ottawa aided by FBI RCMP Scotland Yard and Portuguese authorities. An alias Sneyd helped Ray obtain Canadian and travel documents before a London arrest. The global hunt began after King’s assassination in Memphis and stretched across four countries.
California Democratic delegates debate unity for a first ballot memorial vote for Sen. Robert F Kennedy at Chicago. Some seek negotiations to back Sen. Edward M Kennedy for vice president as Jesse Unruh weighs replacing delegates to boost floor influence and possibly a Humphrey-Ted Kennedy ticket.
Sirhan Bis hara remains in strict isolation under heavy guard as Los Angeles police sift all clues concerning possible involvement of others. The 24 year old defendant faces first degree murder and murderous assault charges with potential death penalty. An official order limits information to protect an impartial trial and avoid prejudice.
In New York crowds line Fifth Avenue outside St. Patrick's as RFK's flag draped coffin is carried to a hearse for the trip to Washington. Women cry, men wipe tears, and many raise rosaries or cameras. The scene peaks with The Battle Hymn of the Republic echoing from cathedral speakers.
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