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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1968
Page
5
The speaker argues a costly war can run the nation, claiming a future presidency would keep half a million soldiers shooting eight hours daily with none killed or wounded. He envisions a professional army, a weekly wage of 150 dollars, and monthly air and ship sinkings, while joking about a war against Mars after noting Mars' past proximity to Earth.
The column cites Mitchum's Winchell style, confirms Rusco Industries on the Amex up 3 percent, and praises the Fifth Avenue Veterans parade. It mentions Herbert Asbury reissue at Doubleday for ten dollars, Dick Gregory joking about a presidential run, and a quip about De Gaulle at 6ft4 as well as reactions to Rev. King cases.
Lyndell and Mrs. Drake of Fairbanks announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jane to Donald Lee Curry of Rockford Michigan. Curry is son of Mr and Mrs George Curry of Brownsburg Indiana. The wedding is set for Saturday June 15 at 7 30 p.m. at Fairbanks Missionary Baptist Church. Friends and relatives are invited.
World reaction spans Europe and Africa as radio and TV relay the fatal incident. Swiss officials condemn the act as lawless and brutal while Sean McBride calls it a symptom of global brutality. Thailand expresses deep shock and South African callers seek confirmation of the senator's status amid memories of a 1966 visit.
A convocation at the U S Air Force Academy frames a national tragedy as President Johnson and others offer condolences to the Kennedy family and victims. Senator McCarthy cancels campaign plans, advising a return to Washington, while Senator Eugene J. McCarthy calls for a moment of prayer. Roy Wilkins comments from New York on civil rights concerns.
James Farmer condemns political violence and assassination in the Kennedy era. He calls Americans to civil debate over violence and offers condolences to the Kennedy family. Farmer urges that disputes be settled with words, not bullets.
World wide reaction to the RFK assassination is summarized by judges and a prosecutor who lament the violence and question how to protect prominent figures. They connect the event to a pattern alongside JFK and MLK era killings, stressing the risk to public life and civil freedoms.
Berry and other local figures react to the Kennedy assassination news. Citizens express shock sorrow and anger as they recall Kennedy's visit and campaign efforts. Residents like Sharon Morton Maxine Bashan and Robert Harris reflect on personal tragedy and the impact on the nation.
In Sullivan Indiana the Mary Sherman Hospital announced birth notices for three families. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Gary Smith of Dagger, a girl to Mr and Mrs Charles Kennett of Linton, and a girl to Mr and Mrs Terry Hunt of Hymera.
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