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Robert Kennedy mourned... Extradition sought for James Earl Ray...



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June 10, 1968

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 King Jr., today was half-dragged into a magistrate's court where he was ordered held without bail on gun and passport violations in Britain, U.S. efforts to extradite him will come later, possibly this week..." This also includes a photo him. Another article is entitled "Missouri Wants James Earl Ray".
Complete in six pages with some binding holes along the left spine otherwise is in very nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century