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Newspaper
Sunday Dominion Post
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1968
Page
6
A national reflection on Vietnam era violence and social rifts urges readers to restore reason, compassion, and communal good. Leaders warn that extremism on both sides threatens democracy, calling for responsible citizenship, reform, and constructive participation.
A broad critique condemns extremist groups and political currents while urging gun registration and limits on non-resident firearm sales. It notes university tutoring efforts for disadvantaged youth and calls for upholding equal protection under the law amid war and domestic policy tensions. Robert F. Kennedy and Edward M. Kennedy themes appear, urging compassionate leadership.
Kennedy aides indicate a withdrawal from the 1968 race, shifting support away from Bobby Kennedy toward Hubert Humphrey. Edward Kennedy feels no ambition for higher public service, while McCarthy’s prospects wane without Kennedy backing. The mood is grim, and pro Kennedy delegates may pivot to uncommitted or Humphrey allegiances.
The piece notes a surge in White House security and threats to presidents, detailing closed gates since WWII and heightened Secret Service presence. It recalls past assassinations and near misses, including Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Roosevelt, and Kennedy era protections, and argues safeguards for candidates and officials remain imperfect.
The piece recalls Morgantown area stories from before and after World War I and into World War II, focusing on Scott's Run coal fortunes, new riches, and social symbols. It narrates a rich wife trading in a Packard after her car gets stuck, silk shirts worn by miners, and a dealer’s claim of a six-car order after WWII, framed as local lore.
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