Johnson becomes U S President amid Kennedy tragedy
Lyndon Baines Johnson formally assumes the presidency in Dallas and seeks unity with God and America to continue Kennedy's tasks. He meets with Dean Rusk, Eisenhower, and others as the nation mourns. Johnson plans to keep the cabinet for now while adjusting as needed.
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Kennedy Assassination Report by Merriman Smith Turbulent Dallas Dispatch
Merriman Smith UPI White House correspondent recounts the Kennedy assassination in Dallas. He rode in the pool car behind the president, witnessed the shooting, rushed to Parkland Hospital, and dictated the initial bulletin confirming the president's death. He later observed Johnson's swearing in aboard the presidential plane.
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President Kennedy Lies In Repose In East Room
The body of John F. Kennedy lies in repose in the East Room of the White House after arrival from Bethesda Naval Hospital. Jacqueline Kennedy stands beside the coffin as six military pallbearers and family witness the somber ceremony before a formal transit to the Capitol Rotunda for in state.
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Iowa Mourns Kennedy Death Half-Staff Flags Fly
Iowa leaders reacted to President Kennedy's murder with grief and vows of loyalty to Lyndon Johnson. Gov. Harold Hughes flew to Washington with adjutants to view the body, flags were lowered, and public gatherings canceled across the state.
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Avowed Marxist Oswald Charged In Kennedy Killing
Lee Harvey Oswald, a self described Marxist and Fidel Castro sympathizer, is charged with Kennedy's murder and a related police officer killing. He admits owning a 38 caliber pistol but denies involvement while investigators pursue a rifle used in the crime. He claims he was at a movie theater when the shooting occurred. Dist. Atty. Wade cites 15 witnesses and possible death penalty if convicted. Police say he was in the Texas School Book Depository from which the fatal shot was fired.
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Community prepares for Kennedy funeral in Washington
City leaders call for a period of mourning with closures of businesses and flags at half mast. Masses at St James Church, memorial services, and school precautions set for Monday with public prayers and community events across Washington area.
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Iowa Weather Forecast Ahead of Weekend
Iowa remains fair through Sunday with warmer conditions in the west and north tonight and again Sunday. Lows dip 20 to 25 tonight, highs near 60 Sunday. Monday brings considerable cloudiness with brief scattered showers, warmer in the southeast.
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