Johnson Orders Guards As Kennedy Shooting Sparks Shock
Reactions from public figures pour in after Senator Robert F. Kennedy is shot in Los Angeles following a victory speech. President Johnson hails the hurt as shocking and terrible while Senator McCarthy urges silence and prayer and vows to head to Washington. Civil rights leaders Roy Wilkins and James Farmer condemn the act as political violence and call for nonviolent debate.
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Kennedy shot after victory speech in Los Angeles
Sen Robert F Kennedy lay in extreme critical condition after being shot following his California victory speech at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Surgeons removed most of a bullet from his head. another remains in his neck. The gunman, described as a 25 year old Caucasian man, was held under 24 hour guard as police investigated.
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President Johnson Orders Secret Service protection for candidates
President Johnson ordered Secret Service protection for all major presidential candidates and their families after the Kennedy shooting. The White House did not name the candidates, but agents soon joined Senator Eugene McCarthy, while Vice President Hubert Humphrey already had protection.
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Humphrey Rails at Kennedy Attack Victims
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey expressed that our hopes and prayers are with Kennedy and the other victims of this dreadful act of violence.
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Firing Across Jordan Marks Heaviest Israel Strike in Months
The Associated Press reports a eight hour engagement across the Jordan River marking the war’s first anniversary with heavy shelling and air raids. Jordan cites about 100 casualties and Israel claims three killed. Tekoah says Jordanian attacks have grown more frequent.
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Kansans Comment on RFK Shooting Echoes Across State
Kansas officials and political figures expressed shock and sorrow after the shooting of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Senator Frank Carlson called the event unbelievable and warned of troubling passions, while Tom Corcoran and Robert Brock offered prayers and reflected on the national mood.
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Poppy Day in Wellington Aids Veterans and Children
Tomorrow is Poppy Day in Wellington with disabled veterans making poppies distributed by the American Legion Auxiliary. Poppy posters by Unified School District 353 students will be on display in the Smith Building. May parking revenue totals, cemetery container cleanup, Wheat Festival decoration prep, and IFYE delegate applications due by July 1 are noted.
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Kennedy Shot After California Primary Victory in Los Angeles
Senator Robert F. Kennedy was shot early today in Los Angeles as election returns from California’s Democratic presidential primary were being tallied. The New York senator, gravely wounded, underwent brain surgery by a team of neurosurgeons. the gunman fired moments after Kennedy thanked supporters at the Ambassador Hotel.
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School Head To Stay Till 69 As Consultant
Wichita superintendent Dr Lawrence Sheppiser resigns citing differences over integration policies as a dominant factor. Board members had asked for his resignation. he will remain as a consultant for one year in lieu of a termination notice.
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Saigon Faces Fresh Viet Cong Attacks Amid Ten Day Pause
Saigon reports slacking street fighting as intelligence notes a 10 day Viet Cong rest before new attacks on June 15. Viet Cong bands edges near the presidential palace and Gia Dinh while Marines counterattack. Gas mishap disrupts advance as reports of casualties and movement continue.
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No Strife Hearings In KC Plan
Kansas City police board chief says no hearings planned on Easter riots unless charges arise. Four major incidents cited include Episcopal priests manhandled at City Hall Plaza, tear gas at Holy Name Church, tear gas at Lincoln High School, and four unarmed Negro deaths at the Byron Hotel. Grand jury may hear Byron case. Dr. Bryant considers raising complaints later.
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US and North Vietnam Stall on Peace Talks Deadlock
In Paris the United States and North Vietnam failed again to break their deadlock over de escalation in Vietnam. Ambassador Harriman accused Hanoi of 40,000 troops in Laos, an all time high, and urged neutralization of Laos while North Vietnam demanded an end to U S attacks before moving talks forward. Xuan Thuy warned that South Vietnam will resist as long as U S troops continue their war of aggression. The seventh session ended with no breakthrough and the next meeting set for next Wednesday.
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Partly Cloudy Skies Through Thursday
TOPEKA AP Partly cloudy warm and humid weather is forecast for Kansas through Thursday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected, mainly in the east this afternoon and across the state tonight and Thursday. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s with lows 55 to 70.
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Gunman Refuses to Identify Self in Kennedy Shooting
Los Angeles police say the Kennedy assassination suspect remains silent after arrest, replying only with the word yes. Police Chief Thomas Reddin confirmed the man is the only known suspect and offers no additional information.
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Man Arrested in RFK Shooting Identified as Adel Sirhan
Los Angeles police traced the gun and confirmed Sirhan Sirhan 23 was identified by a man claiming to be his brother Adel Sirhan at a jammed press briefing. Adel claimed relation as the investigation followed the weapon through several hands.
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Gunman in Kennedy Victory Rally Fires Eight Shots at Ambassador Hotel
Chief reports the Iver Johnson .22 pistol fired eight shots during Kennedy California primary celebrations at the Ambassador Hotel. President Kennedy was hit twice in the head with one bullet in the brain. four or five others wounded. The suspect, under 24-hour guard, has waived a lawyer for now and is being questioned at Central Jail with district attorney’s office representatives.
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Duke's Wide Open Letter from Duke University
A reader letter from Duke University activists questions the Supreme Court and calls for a tougher law and order stance. The writer urges firing professors blamed for permissiveness and campus riots and demonstrations.
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