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He's Extremely Articulate STAR-GAZETTE Elmira, N. Wedntsday, Jun 5, 1968 21 Mrs. King Sends Svmnntliv Wir Suspect Won't Identify Self To Irs. Kennedy WASHINGTON (AP) Mrs. Martin Luther King Four Men, Woman Struck By Bullets Aimed at RFK whose own husband was shot to death by an assassin April 4.

sent this telegram today to Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy. "I am praying for your husband, whom I so much respect, and I am praying for our country in this perd of great national tragedy and peril. "You, your husband, and your entire family have been most comforting to my family in our times of grief and difficulty, and I am prepared to do anything which LOS ANGELES (AP) The Police Department today' identified those other wounded in the Kennedy shooting as: William Weisel, 30, 2700 Upton, Washington, D.C., who suffered a bullet wound in the left side near the abdomen.

He was taken to Kaiser Hospital, Los Angeles. Weisel is a unit manager for the American Broadcasting Corp. Ira Goldstein, 19, 4077 Havenhurst, Los Angeles, who received a bullet wound in the left hip. He was transferred to Encino Hospital, Encino. Goldstein is an employe of Continental News Service at nearby Sherman Oaks.

Elizabeth Evans, 16032 W. Placentia, Saugus, wounded by a glancing bullet at the hairline. She was transferred to Huntington Memorial Hospital. Irwin Stroll, 17, 6089 Horner, Los Angeles, who was wounded in the left shin. He was-' treated and released by Central Hospital.

Paul Schrade, 43, who received a skull fracture. A spokesman for the United Auto Workers, of which Schrade is a local officer, said doctors were to operate to remove a bullet which lodged in Schrade's head and caused the fracture. He was listed in good condition at Kaiser Hospital. Patrick Thornton, 208 S. St.

Andrews, Los' Angeles, sustained a three-inch scalp laceration when hit by a camera. He was treated and released at Central Receiving. Officers added that two other persons were treated for shock and released. or may be ot some service consolation to you now." Call Wasn't What Jackie Expected Secret Service to Guard Other Candidates, Families LOS ANGELES (AP) The man who shot Sen. Robert F.

Kennedy refuses to identify himself since his arrest, Police Chief Thomas Reddin said today. Reddin told a news conference that the man finally broke hours of silence and proved to be "extremely articulate with an extensive vocabulary, very much at ease in conversation, but nothing at all to helo our investigation." Reddin said the'man expressed "deep interest in the recent Kirsche murder trial," a much publicized case in nearby Long Beach in which a deputy district attorney was convicted of slaying his wife and her paramour. The man is the only known suspect, he said. The chief said the gunman fired all eight shots in an Iver Johnson .22 pistol when he blazed away during a Kennedy California presidential primary victory celebration at the Ambassador Hotel. The New York Democrat was hit twice in the head and one bullet lodged in the brain.

Four or five other persons were wounded. Reddin gave these details. The gunman carried a few scraps of paper, not identified, but had no identification. "We made a skin search of him, checking that he had nothing on him to take his life." He is under 24-hour guard. "We have advised him of his rights.

He doesn't want a lawyer Questioning continues at Central Jail, with a representative of the district attorney's office. Any statements will be tape recorded, which Reddin says was not done after the Dallas assassination in 1963 of Kennedy's brother, President John F. Kennedy. "We describe him as a male Caucasian, around 25, 5 feet 5 and about 120 pounds, swarthy complexion. His hair is described as wiry or bushy." Ttid gun is the only evidence.

Reddin, asked if the gunman 2 i Si. fiif Si i iiv Si iiiiWpW' "A'dMt: -v 1 i8 nfumiiiMMiii i nnnr irimiif Jt WASHINGTON (AP) President Johnson, acting quickly after the shooting of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, ordered the Secret Service to protect all major LONDON (AP) Mrs. John F.

Kennedy learned about the shooting of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy today by means of a telephone call from London that she thought concerned her brother-in-law's victory in the California primary. The story was told by Mrs. Kennedy's sister, Princess Lee Radziwill, at London Airport this afternoon.

She accompanied her husband, Prince Stanislaus Radziwill. to Heathrow Aimort for a A jp i fv 'J I presidential candidates and their families. The White House, in announcing the action, did not list the names of these candidates. But Secret Service agents immediately joined Sen. Eugene J.

McCarthy. Vice President Okla. "The President advised these members of Congress," the White House statement explained, "of the actions he had taken in placing Secret Service details with each of the presidential candidates and discussed the need for authorizing legislation to follow up this action." Monroney heads the Senate committee and Steed heads the House subcommittee which handle appropriations for the Secret Service. Existing legislation authorizes the Secret Service to protect the president, members of his immediate family, the president-elect, the vice president or other officer next in the order of succession to the president, and the vice president-elect. Former presidents and their also receive Secret Serv- flight to New York where he is 'Hubert H.

Humphrey already to join Mrs. Kennedy. Lee will as such protection, follow on a later flight. The announcement said the She told newsmen this se-iPresident lacks specific legisla-quence: Itive authority to issue the order I Tt was n-. am in T.nnHnnlbut refused to let legal ties stand in his way.

land the Radziwills were about to start their day in the Buck-jingham Palace Gate home, mear the sect of the British Only after directing James Rowley, chief of the Secret Service, to dispatch agents immediately to this new assign- monarchy huchnnH hQH teWuuu. meat did he set about making PRESIDENT JOHNSON call at our home to tell him of gal; Leader Everett M. Dirksen, ice protection, as do widows and Senate Democratic Leader Mike Sen. A. S.

Mike Monronev. D- minor children of former nresi. I "He immediately phoned my I sister in New York. She knew Suspect This is picture of man held as a suspect in the shooting of Sen. Robert F.

Kennedy in Los Angeles. The man refused to identify himself or answer questions. (AP Wirephoto) Mansfield, Senate Republican and Rep. Tom Steed, D-dents. nothing of what had happened.

She said yes, you heard that he for the Los Angeles Rams)pects. We are now reasonably appeared to be of Latin-Ameri- each time refused. sure there's only one." account of seized the suspect and handed Reddin gave this can extraction, replied: "I don't know. I can't tell." He said the man might possibly be Eurasian. the shooting: "Sen.

Kennedy walked from the ballroom with members of Previous Shootings Recalled the weapon to Rafer Johnson (former Olympic decathlon star, lately a Kennedy aide). "When the shots were fired In Washington, the Justice Department said the suspect's fingerprints had been sent from the FBI office in Los Angeles to Washington to aid in identifica- won California by 53 per "My husband asked 'but how is "She replied, 'I just told you, he won "She just didn't know the real story behind it all. It was the middle of the night in America and she had been asleep. She was terribly stunned." pandemonium broke out. There The chief said during the his party to another room ana -impaign Kennedy twice wasjthat was when the shots were fered a police bodyguard, and i fired.

Rosie Grier (giant tackle were early reports of three sus- iion. NEW YORK (AP) Today's Shock, Sorrow, Prayer Sweep Nation shooting of Sen Robert F. Ken nedy in Los Angeles recalled the wounding of Theodore Roosev-lt. the Bull Moose party's pres NY Reaction: Outrage, Sorrow NEW YORK (AP) The reaction of New Yorkers to the tragic shooting of Sen. Robert F.

Kennedy, in Los Angeles early today was t- like that of most of the nation one of shock, outrage and sorrow for the sickness that gave '-vent to such a deed. Mayor John V. Lindsay, reached at a motel in Farming-ton, where he was to attend his daughter Katherine's prep school graduation today, said: "This is shocking beyond belief. Thank God none of them was fatally hit Everyone prays for their recovery." City Human Rights Commissioner William Booth: "There has been violence throughout our history and this" is just another example of it. "I hope that Sen.

Kennedy recovers and steps are taken to prevent this kind of action in the future." City Council President Frank D. O'Connor said the shoot--. ing was "a very terrible commentary on our civilization 1. regret that a thing like this could happen in our society and express my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Kennedy and the family." would be told of the shooting of their son when they awoke.

Riots Blamed For Shooting Of Kennedy idential candidate in 1912, and New Jersey Gov. Richard J. the near-miss of Franklin Hughes said in Princeton that Roosevelt in Miami before he the shooting provided "new evi was inaugurated for his lirst dence of the savage violence term in 1933. On Oct. 14, 1912, John that is running through our so ciety.

Schrank, a saloonkeeper, shot "T.R." just before he made a campaign speech in Milwaukee. "We'd better wake up and take the guns away from the lu A glasses case Roosevelt natics before they shoot all of pocket deflected the bullet and probably saved his life. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) New York State's correction commissioner said today the Los Angeles shooting "conies as a byproduct of the riots and dissent and proves that something has got to be done to tighten law-enforcement." Commissioner Paul D. McGin-nis reacted thusly to the word that U.

S. Sen, Robert F. Kennedy, seeking the Democratic Even with the bullet in his chest, Roosevelt insisted on 1 Ms'liK ft Mi 1 Li us," he added. Evangelist Billy Graham urged President Johnson to "call the nation to prayer. "I am terribly shocked and grieved not only for Sen.

Kennedy and his family." Graham making the speech. He recov ered from the wound in about two weeks. Schrank was com said in Montreat, N.C., "but for mitted to a mental hospital. Roosevelt, Republican presi presidential nomination, had dent from 1901 to 1909, took Associated Press 'Reaction "from public figures me swiftly in the wake of today's shooting of Sen. Robert F.

Kennedv with expression of shock, sorrow and outrage and prayers for his recovery. Some commented they feared such violence was becoming commonplace in America. President Johnson was notified in Washington immediately after word came that the New York senator was shot after finishing a victory speech in Los Angeles. "There are no words equal to the horror of this tragedy," the President said in a statement. "Our thoughts and our prayers are with Sen.

Kennedy, his family and the other victims. "All America prays for his recovery. We also pray that divi-sivness and violence be driven from the hearts of men everywhere," President Johnson said. Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey said "our hopes and prayers" are with Kennedy and the other "victims of this drea-ful act of violence.

"It is a shocking and terrible thing that has happened," he said at Colorado Springs, where he was staying prior to a convocation speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy. "Our hearts go out to Mrs. America. We're living through 19C3 all over again." been shot and critically wounded.

"Law-enforcement has gotten enough votes away from Wil liam Howard Taft, his Republi-an successor in the White to the state where this kind of House, in the 1912 election to as' ROY WILKINS HUBERT HUMPHREY thing can occur," McGinnis said. John Cunningham, another sure the victory of Democrat Woodrow Wilson. Kennedy and the children and assassination had become an Rock Cancels Plans for Day WASHINGTON (AP) Gov. state employe enroute to work, On Feb. 15, 1933 less than a the families of the other wound- 'American habit as it would ap- month before FDR's first mau told a reporter: "This shows that we must ed," Humphrey said.

guration, Giuseppe Zangara, a Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy who bricklayer, tried to assassinate tighten up on gun laws. Any nut can get a gun now." Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York, candidate for the Republi him in Miami.

Roosevelt es had gone to bed was awakened and went to the Beverly Hilton caped injury, but shots fired by Zangara killed Mayor Anton J. Many people went to early-morning church services. Kennedy visited Albany in October 1965, and a newspaper Cermak of Chicago who was can presidential nomination, canceled his scheduled appearance today at the National Press Club and all other appointments after receiving word hotel ballroom where he asked the stunned crowd to join him in with Roosevelt. Zangara, who headline read: a moment of silent prayer. said he had visions of killing a McCarthy canceled plans to great ruler," was executed on that Sen.

Robert F. Kennedy "Police Swarm Through Downtown to Protect Kennedy." March 20, 1933. had been shot. go to Seattle in further ance of his pear." James Farmer, civil rights activist said "a terrible contagion of political violence has struck again." "Americans somehow must learn that debate should be conducted with words, and not bullets," Farmer said. "Once again our hearts go out to the Kennedy family." Mayor John V.

Lindsay said, "This is shocking beyond belief. Thank God none of them was fatally hit. Everyone prays for their recovery." At Hyannis Port, a spokesman for the family of Joseph P. Kennedy said the former ambassador and his wife Rockefeller expressed shock campaign for tne uemocrauc nresidential nomination and and sorrow over the shooting, YOUTH KILLED BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) extended his sympathy to the said he would fly directly to John Rigo, 16, was killed New York senator's family and Washington.

Tuesday when the home-made RENAMED TO POST ELLENVILLE, N.Y. (AP) -J. Benedict Ackley, president of the Copake Telephone has called upon all New Yorkers to In New York. Roy Wilkins, ex go-cart he was driving went out pray for his recovery. of control and slammed under The governor also was to nave ecutive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said, been re-elected president of the a parked truck on the street had a breakfast meeting with congressional leaders this near his home in suburban 'I'm shocked and horrified to New York State Telephone As sociatioa.

jCheektowaga. think that this type of attempted Calif. Delegates Stay with RFK LOS ANGELES (AP) If Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, fighting for his life with a gunman's bullet in his brain, cannot continue his campaign for the Dem-rrati nresidential nomination, Eugene Nickerson, Democratic candidte for U.S Senator" from New York, and a staunch supporter of Sen.

Kennedy, said he had no comment other than: "I'm praying for him Rep. Frank Horton, Republican of Rochester: "Once again, a bullet laden with hate, with insanity and with sickness has found its way into the body of an Ameri-1 can public servant. Men and women of every political persuasion who believe in government by the ballot box hare shared the brunt of Sen. Kennedy's wounds. When will the" scum of this nation learn that political beliefs and ideas, no matter what their origin or bent, cannot be erased by a two-cent piece of lead.

We all pray that our senator will achieve a quick and full recovery. City Council Majority Leader David Ross, a personal, friend of the Kennedys; "I agreed with President Johnson when he said recently that the troubles besetting our nation did not constitute evidence prima facie that it is a sick so--ciety. But this act must cause every American to pause and reflect on whether or not the greatest civilization in the history of mankind is indeed spawning the seeds of its own destruction." James Farmer, civil rights activist said, "a terrible con- tagion of political violence has struck again. Americans some how must learn that debate should be conducted with words and not bullets. Once again, our hearts go out to the Kennedy family." Albert Shanker, president of the United Federation of Teachers, reacted with shock and said only: "Oh God, this -is horrible." Paul O'Dwyer, also a candidate in the three-way race for the Democratic nomination for U.S.

senator from New York: "We were listening to the returns on television and we saw it. "It's the most shocking thing that's happened since the Dallas incident. We were just as shocked." Rep. Joseph Y. Resnick, who is seeking the Democratic, nomination for the Senate, said, "I am shocked beyond words at this tragic, unforgivable act." In midtown Manhattan during the early hours of dawn, nightworkers reacted variously to news of the shooting.

Joseph Nash, a Brooklyn milk truck driver, said, "That seems to be the luck of that family. I only hope the poor guy pulls through for his family's sake because I don't think he would have been elected president in any event." -i Groups of five to 10 persons were waiting for the final edition of the morning newspapers at the seven open newsstands on Broadway between 50th and 42nd Streets. Mrs. Rosalind Rubin, a cleaning woman was not aware the shooting and when informed by a reporter said, "Oh, my God, his poor mother. People think it's hard when you lose a son in the war but how can you feel when two, of your sons are shot in a civilized country.

God help the poor woman." 'r it Peter Rizzo, of Manhattan, said. "When he (Kennedy) said California was a do-or-die effort, he didn't think end like this." Rizzo said he was going to St Patrick's Cathedral to attend Mass and added, "I'm going to light a candle for Kennedy." What's Happening? Asks Gl in Viet his California delegates would still go to the convention. H.P. Sullivan, deputy secretary of state, said the delegates sign an affidavit pledging support to the candidate but there Greece's military government expressed "deep sorrow" over the shooting, and Premier George Papadopoulos cabled the senator the government's wishes for a speedy recovery. Sean McBride, secretary-general of the International Commission of Justice, termed the shooting "a symptom of the lawlessness and brutality of our world." His organization is the Western world's organization of jurists, teachers of law and lawyers.

The government of Thailand expressed "deep shock and regret." Broadcast reports of the shooting stunned South Africans. "Is it true? Is he alive?" telephone callers asked newspaper switchboards. The senator's visit there in 1966 aroused enthusiastic support from students and liberals and angry opposition from conservative whites. first by radio and television broadcasts. News agency offices were besieged by telephone calls.

First editions of London afternoon papers spread the news in huge black type across their front pages. "This is horrible, horrible," said a spokesman for the Swiss government in Bern, where the cabinet was meeting when the news broke. "The same thing all over again," said a diplomat in Bern. "Horrid. Horrid." Crowds gathered at Tokyo newspaper offices to read bulletins pasted in the windows.

Men shook their heads in disbelief. Some women 'wiped tears from their eyes, other muttered prayers. "Unbelievable," said a Belgian government official in Brussels. "American political wavs are frightening." "acute sorrow" at the Vatican, the chief press official there said. He said Pope Paul VI was being kept informed constantly of the condition of the senator, who is a Roman Catholic.

"It's a nightmare it's terrible," said a Russian woman on a Moscow street. "It is a great pity that you live in such a country where any person can be shot," a Russian man told an American in the Soviet capital. Tass, the official news agency, reported the shooting briefly and without comment. Italian President Giuseppe Saragat expressed shock and dismay and told the Italian Embassy in Washington to keep him constantly informed of Kennedy's condition. Aides termed the shooting "a nefarious and vile attempt." Tbo rpaod Fvoneans LONDON (AP) Waves of shock, dismay and sorrow went round the world today at news of the shooting of Sen.

Robert F. Kennedy. "God help us," said a GI in Vietnam. "What the hell is going on back there?" "I feel just like the last time," said another, referring to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Members of the Kennedy fam-Dy in Europe were on the telephone to the United States. An aide to Sargent Shriver, the new U.S. ambassador to France and the senator's brother-in-law, said Shriver was trying to reach members of the family in Los Angeles. In London, Princess Lee Radziwill said she had spoken to her sister, President Kennedy's widow, but "she tells me the news is pretty confused so far." Nws of tb shootitvr MiiwJ no legal requiieineui uitu they vote for him. Hanoi Radio Reports Shooting SINGAPORE (AP) Radio Hanoi reported the shooting of Robert F.

Kennedy to North Vietnamese today and commented: "This is to show the dirty face and tactics of U.S. politicians who will not hesitate to spill blood in order to even the score." The remainder of the newscast, monitored here, gave an account of the shooting in Los Angeles and the arrest of an un- 9.