Kennedy Rites Marked By Absence Of Pomp
A lengthy obituary piece recalls ROBERT FRANCIS KENNEDY and his brothers, noting RFK's assassination after victory celebrations in California. It describes the funeral from St Patrick’s Cathedral to Arlington, the lack of pomp, and reflections on law, violence, and political legacy.
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Robert Francis Kennedy
Arlington Memorial Cemetery
John, F. Kennedy
St. Patrick's Cathedral
New York
California
McCarthy
Washington
Navy
Armed Services
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
Arlington
United States
Joseph Kennedy
R. F.K
RFK
Ethel
Edward Tedy Kennedy
Kennedy
Democratic
Johnson
England
Georgia
Today in History highlights major events on June 10
On this date in 1610 Dutch settlers landed on Manhattan Island. In 1776 the Continental Congress drafted the American Declaration of Independence. In 1892 a Republican convention renominated Benjamin Harrison. In 1898 U S Marines invaded Cuba. In 1940 Italy declared war on France and Britain. In 1942 Lidice razed by Germans. In 1964 Senate invoked cloture ending a 75 day civil rights filibuster.
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America
Manhattan Island
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Benjamin Harrison
U. S
Cuba
Italy
France
Britain
Guestupo
Lidice
U. S. Senate
Viewpoint: RFK shooting boosts anti militancy and law order mood
The Kennedy assassination elevates concern over domestic violence and civil unrest, shaping a strong law and order stance among voters and favoring Nixon's campaign strategy. Humphrey faces tougher positioning as anti crime sentiment grows, while Democrats rally for police and civilian enforcement.
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Washington
Robert Kennedy
Vietnam
Kennedy
Nixon
Humphrey
Lindsay
New York City
Mailbag notes mix science, trivia and quotes
Boyles notes survey a wide array of topics from costs of heart transplants and stair energy to the Lockheed C 5 Galaxy and Grand Central indoor clock. It blends trivia on nerves, clocks, ethics, food packaging, dumps on highways, youth sayings, and quotes from Maugham and Kennedy.
Worth Repeating on Mail, Money and Modern Living
A compact essay notes how mail volumes rival Sears Roebuck and payment is required for orders whether from Sears or Washington. It contrasts pioneer lost in woods with today’s blundering population and jokes that modern men expect the government to supply an umbrella. It observes a housewife hiring help to free time for volunteer work while the cleaner’s absence leaves children unattended.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Congress
Sears-Roebuck
Sears
Washington
America
Fashionable In India Shows Alcohol Culture Rise
In New Delhi AP reports liquor drinking has become a status symbol since independence with even teetotalers posing as drunks at a prohibition convention led by Food Minister Jagivan Ram. A Calcutta merchant Raksheesh Damit hides liquor at home while his wife laments social pressures and status symbols like a color cobra and a two-car garage.
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New Delhi
India
Jagivan Ram
Raksheesh Damit
Calcutta
Raksheesh
Sari
Sam
Rami Sinn
Khrisna Temperance Union
Raksheesa
Abstainers
Rafferty Tops Kuchel in California GOP Senate Primary
In a bold conservative upset Max Rafferty defeats Senator Tommy Kuchel for the Republican nomination. Reagan abstained from aid, mobilizing outside donors as Californians seek school reform and a return to traditional values.
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Bobby Kennedy
Tommy Kuchel
Max Rafferty
California
Rafferty
Reagan
Kuchel
John Tower
Texas
Clifford P. Hansen
Wyoming
Senate
Spencer-Roberts and Associates
Saint George
Ruchel
Robert Louis. Stevenson
Washington
Rafferty Builds Lead By Crime Control Feelings
Rafferty capitalized on public concern over crime and court leniency to beat Kuchel in the primary, aligning with conservative Republicans and benefiting from party volunteers. He projects a fall victory over Alan Cranston, while other segments touch on social tensions and personal disputes amid Abstainers Anonymous.
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Rafferty
Kuchel
Robert
McGee
Bob McGee
Bob Matthias
Ed Reinecke
California Republican Assembly
United Republicans of California
Young Republicans
Max Rafferty
Rachel
Alan Cranston
Decline Or Faith In Democracy Fears Echo Through Time
The piece cites Tytler’s warning about democracy collapsing via borrowing and voter promises. It contrasts Roman fate with modern doubts, then discusses Henry Luce IT’s Life magazine critique of Britain’s imperial decline, budget cuts, and waning national purpose amid socialism.
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Alexander Fraser Tytler
Republic
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United States
Henry Luce IT
Henry R. Luce
Time Magazine
Journ
Great Britain
Times
London
Lucd
Life Magazine
Harold Wilson
Britain
Suez
Persian Gulf
Singapore
Malaysia
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By Marianne
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Boyle
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Hal Boyle
W. Somerset Maugham
Thomas Jefferson
Lester B. Dill
Meramec
Missouri
John Chamberlain
Everet Dirksen
Ear
Ronald Reagan
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