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HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, June 26, 1968  The front page has a bold banner headline: "FORTAS CHIEF JUSTICE; And a Texan Named to Court Vacancy" with subhead and small photo. Nice coverage on Lyndon Johnson nominating Abe Fortas for Chief Justice of the United States.
Also on the front page are two side-by-side photos of the famous raising of the flag on Iwo Jima, and the Japanese raising their flag on Iwo Jima with the caption: "Japan's Rising Sun Blows In Iwo Jima Breeze" upon the return of

THE WASHINGTON POST, D.C., June 6, 1968

• Robert F. Kennedy shot (still alive)
• Sirhan Bishara Sirhan

The banner headline reports: "Kennedy 'Extremely Critical' With Serious Brain Injury" and related subheads plus 3 related front page photos. Robert Kennedy was still alive when this edition went to press.
The complete first section of 24 pages, and section G with 16 pages having more content & many photos on the assassination.
Nice to have this report in this revered newspaper from the nation's

HERALD EXAMINER--EXTRA, Los Angeles, California, June 5, 1968  The banner headline: "RFK CLINGS TO LIFE" with subhead: "'Very Critical;' Suspect Identified" with 2 front page photos. This is the city where Robert Kennedy was shot (Ambassador Hotel) and as of press time he was still alive. Much related content on page 2 with photos on pages 2 & 3.
The complete first section (of 3?) with pages 1-22, minor toning at the central fold, nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 27, 1968

• Martin Luther king Jr. benefit concert
• Madison Square Garden advertisement
• Aretha Franklin - Sonny & Cher and more
• "Mr. Bojangles" song release - Jerry Jeff Walker

The back page has a 6 x 4 inch advertisement for "Soul Together" benefit concert for Martin Luther King Jr.'s memorial fund. (see image)
Page 27 has a 12 x 6 inch advertisement for the release of Jerry Jeff Walker's famous song "MR. BOJANGLES" Lyrics are included

DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE, Rochester, New York, June 7, 1968  The front page has a headline: "RFK's Body Lies in State" with various subheads & reports including; "Coroner's Report: He Suffered Brain Damage". The front page photo shows Ted, Ethel and Joseph Kennedy leaving St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, June 5, 1968

• Robert F. Kennedy shot
• Sirhan Bishara Sirhan

The front page banner headline: "Robert Kennedy Shot; Bullet in Brain, Condition Critical" and more with two photos, one showing RFK alive and still conscious. Page 3 has more photos and several reports.
Robert Kennedy was still alive at the tie this edition went to press.
Complete in 64 pages, tabloid-size, some wear at the margins, generally nice.

THE PRATT TRIBUNE, June 5, 1968, Pratt, Kansas.

• Senator Bobby Kennedy shot - still alive

This issue contains the bold, four-column headline: "RFK Clinging To Life After Brain Surgery," with subhead, "Terror, Tears Mark Moments," and a related small photo. Also included are numerous headlines including, "Increased College Budget Eyed," "Dairy Merger Eyed," "Plan No Riot Hearing," and much more.  This issue is complete and in very nice condition. See images for details.

CONNERSVILLE NEWS-EXAMINER, Indiana, June 5, 1968  The front page has a seven column headline published before he would pass away: "Sen. Kennedy Fights For Life Following Assassination Attempt In Los Angeles"  with subheads including: "President Leads Nation In Prayers For Recover Of Wounded Kennedy". 
Inside has: Judy Garland's Life Plagued With Husband Problems, Other Troubles".
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 8, 1968

• Robert F. Kennedy's funeral
• Assassination reporting

This 14 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "RFK'S Body En Route To Last resting Place" with illustration, which tells of the funeral of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Other related coverage is also present. Nice for display.

Other news of the day. Good condition.

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, June 10, 1968  The front page has a headline "Pilgrimages Continue at Grave -- Millions Mourn Kennedy". "The pilgrimage of mourners to the grave of Robert F. Kennedy continued today. More than 7,000 filed past the new white cross at Arlington National Cemetery before midday...". This tells of Mr. Kennedy's burial.
Also on the front page is bold headlines "Extradition Sought For James Earl Ray". "James Earl Ray, the accused assassin of Dr. Martin Luther

LEOMINSTER ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 17, 1968

• U.S. Open Golf Championship
• Lee Trevino wins (1st report)

This 12 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 6: "Last Years 'Poor Boy' Lee Trevino Shot First Ever Four Sub-par Rounds"

Tells of the 1968 U.S. Open in which Lee Trevino won the title for the first time.

Other news of the day. Small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: The 1968 U.S. Open Golf Championship was the 68th U.S. Open played

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, June 26, 1968

• Bobby Bonds
• San Francisco Giants

This 32 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 8: "Giants' Rookie Bonds Grand Slams In Debut"

Tells of Bobby Bonds becoming the first player in modern baseball history to hit a grand slam home run in his MLB debut.

Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: Bobby Lee Bonds (March 15, 1946–August 23, 2003) was an American right fielder in Major

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 10, 1968

• James Earl Ray captured
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. assassination suspect

This 24 page newspaper has a three line headline on the front page: "King's Accused Killer May Fight Extradition".

Tells of the capture of James Earl Ray in London, England for the murder of the civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.

Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: James Earl Ray (March 10, 1928 – April 23, 1998)