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Speculation Takes Bobby From Cabinet WASHINGTON (UPI) -President Kennedy's assassination has increased chances that his. brother, Atty. Robert F. Kennedy, will 'effort from the cabinet in an to further his own political fortunes. There had been persistent reports the attorney general was preparing to leave the cabinet even before his brother was shot down.

These reports, however, said the attorney general would quit to conduct his brother's campaign. Kennedy himself told reporters earlier this week that his current plans were to remain in the cabinet during the 1964 presidential race although he might do some campaigning in his brother's behalf. Now all this is changed. The attorney general has been the dynamo behind the execution of many of his brother's moves in the field of politics and in carrying out the duties of the presidency. But he has been concerned for time because both of his brothers were serving in elected posts while he held only an appointive office, generally an ineffective springboard for high political office.

Another factor bearing on Robert Kennedy's future is the fact that he will no longer be working with his brother in the White House. AFTER JOHNSON McCormack Next In Succession WASHINGTON (AP) This is the top order of succession to the presidency as established by law in 1947: The vice president, a post now vacant with the elevation of Lyndon B. Johnson to the presidency. The speaker of the House of Representatives, now Demorcat John W. McCormack of Massachusetts.

The president pro tempore of the Senate, now Democratic Sen. Carl Hayden of Arizona. The secretary of state Dean Rusk of New York. The secretary of the treasury -Douglas Dillon of New Jersey. Aldous Huxley Dies of Cancer HOLLYWOOD (UPI)-Novelist Aldous Huxley, famed for his satirical vison of a "brave new world" and a member of the eminent British family of letters and sciences, died Friday of cancer.

He was 69. Huxley died at his home. Private funeral services were conducted Saturday morning in Los Angeles. Huxley was the son of Leonard Huxley and grandson of renowned biologist Thomas Huxley, credited with popularizing the evolutionary theories of Charles Darwin. He was the brother of Julian Huxley, noted biologist and writer grandnephew of poet -essayist Matthew Arnold.

Moro, Enemies Reach Accord ROME (UPI) Premierdesignate Aldo Moro announced Saturday he has reached agreement with the Socialists to form a new center-left government. Despite the optimism expressed by Moro in his brief announcement, there still were fears such a government would be torpedoed before it ever got off the ground. The agreement reached by Moro and Socialist leader Pietro Nenni must be ratified by the ruling bodies of their parties, the Social Democrats and the Republicans a left wing party. BIRCH SOCIETY SENDS REGRETS BELMONT, Mass. (M Robert Welch, founder of the John Birch Society, sent a telegram of condolence to Mrs.

John F. Kennedy. The message read: "Even though words are futile in the face of such tragedy please let me add this message to the tremendous number I know you will receive. "On behalf of the council of John Birch Society and our members and myself, I wish to express our deep sorrow at so untimely a loss to our nation of its youngest elected President and to convey more particularly to you and to all members of President Kennedy's family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in your overwhelming personal loss." Pantagraph, Bloomington, Sunday, Nov. 24, 1963.

41 President's Death Dips Stock Market Worst In 17 On Loss Cullom Study Club Months To Get Together NEW YORK (AP) Shocked by President Kennedy's assassination, the stock market last week took its worst loss in 17 months. Not since the week ended June 23, 1962 when the big market plunge of that spring bottomed out had stocks unergone such a decline. This week the Dow Jones industrial average fell 28.51 to 711.49, compared with the fall of 38.99 in the June '62 week. The Associated Press average of 60 stocks last week fell 9.9 to 268.3, its biggest fall since the 11.6 loss of the same June '62 week. The decline, however, probably would have been far worse had the New York Stock Exchange and other exchanges throughout the nation--not suspended trading a half hour after the first news came that the President had been shot.

Trading was stopped an hour and 20 minutes before the usual closing time. What have happened can be guessed by the extent of the decline on Sept. 26, 1955, when President Eisenhower sufferd a heart attack. On that day-a full session-the Dow industrials lost 31.89 and the AP average 11.4. The news of the President's death came to a Wall Street which had been jittery most of Thanksgiving Has Effect On Steers CHICAGO (AP) The approach of Thanksgiving and the usual slow movement of beef through wholesale outlets exerted a weakening influence in the slaughter steer market last week and prices were steady to 25 cents a hundredweight lower.

The average cost of all slaughter steers was estimated at $23.25. Offerings of cattle on the 12 major markets amounted to 202,200 head compared with 222,200 a week ago. The supply of butcher hogs was the largest since last December and that market was 25 to 50 cents lower. Offerings over 250 lbs showed the extreme decline. Lower prices for dressed pork also contributed to the weakness.

The week's top $15.75, paid on Thursday, compared with a high of $16.10 the previous week. In the sheep market, wooled slaughter lambs closed 50 to 75 cents lower, also partly because of increased offerings. News Breaks Strike TOLEDO, Ohio (UPI) The assassination of President Kennedy brought an end Saturday of the week-old Toledo newspaper strike, and publication resumed with the Sunday edition of the Toledo Blade. CULLOM (PNS) Visitation Study Club of St. John's Catholic Parish will meet at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Arthur Kane. Magazine and newspaper articles concerning, "The Ecumenical Council." "'The Crisis in South America," and "The United Nations," will be discussed at the meeting. Grain Futures Market Carries General Decline Solemn-faced President Lyndon Johnson leaves the White House at the start of his first full day as Chief Executive Saturday. With the new President is Rep.

Homer Thornberry, D-Texas. Lyndon B. Johnson, Our 36th President By The In the summer of 1960, the 36th president, had just Kennedy for the Democratic Kennedy summoned asked him to run for vice Many of his followers thought was a mistake for Johnson to surrender his vast powers as Senate majority leader. Some called Johnson the second most powerful man in Washington. As vice president, he had little power and little to do.

In power conscious Washington, the vice president is a relatively obscure figure. But he was just a heartbeat from the Presidency. And that heartbeat was stilled when President Kennedy was assassinated by a hidden sniper in Dallas, Tex. Now Johnson had the job he had prepared for all his life. He was groomed for the Presidency by both his father and the late House speaker, Sam burn, a fellow Texan.

The Rayburn-Johnson team led a Democratically controlled Congress during most of the administration of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Marked for Politics Lyndon's father, Sam. was himself a canny politician. Even his grandfather was politicallyminded.

When Lyndon was born, his grandfather looked him over approvingly and said: "He'll be a U.S. Senator some day." As a young man, Johnson went to Washington as a Congressman's secretary. He returned as a Representative, as a Senator, as Senate majority leader, as vice president, and, now, as President. At 6-foot-3, weighing close to 200 pounds -since his 1955 heart attack he has tried to hold his weight down-Johnson is supercharged with restless energy. Former Vice President Richard M.

Nixon, 1960 Republican presidential nominee who could be a Johnson rival for the Presidency next year, once described Johnson as "one of the ablest political craftsmen of our time." Johnson turned loose this political know-how and restless energy on a myriad of tasks for President Kennedy. He has been a goodwill ambassador to foreign lands. September, Johnson made a two 15.000-mile tour of five Scandinavian nations. He flew to Belgium and Holland in early. United November to represent agriculStates at an tural exposition in Rotterdam and a banquet in Brussels sponsored by Belgian and American groups supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

To Team Again Before Kennedy's sudden death, Johnson was happily preparing to return to the political wars with him in 1964. He brushed aside rumors Kennedy might ditch him for another vice- presidential candidate. Johnson campaigned for Kennedy in 43 states in 1960 and was a key factor in the narrow Democratic victory over Nixon. Johnson's home state of Texas went Democratic in 1960 a crucial 25 electoral votes--after twice going for Eisenhower. In his tasks as vice-president, Johnson has tried to erase the image of a Southern, or even a Western politician.

He has become a special pleader for conciliation in solving racial problems. "Issues Nation's new First Lady, Mrs. Lyndon Johnson, wearing a black lace hat, presents a closeup study Saturday in Washington. JOHNSON SECOND OF HIS CHURCH WASHINGTON (AP)-President Johnson is the second chief executive to belong to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The other was President James A.

Garfield, who was shot by an assassin July 2, 1881 and died Sept. 19 of that year. The Christian Church, as it is most commonly known, numbers about 1.8 million members in the United States. Last Rites Prepare Man To Meet God By GEORGE W. CORNELL death itself is any healing com- According to his faith, President Kennedy's death Friday was a meeting place between him and his God.

As the moment of death approached, a Roman Catholic priest standing over him uttered these words, as set down in the church rites: "Go forth, Christian soul, out of this world, in the name of God, the Father Almighty, who created thee; in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of the LivGod, who suffered for thee It is an interval of mystery, as the church sees it, a time of pain and sorrow, but also of assurance, because Christ already has joined men in it in His Crucifixion, and wrought victory over it for His own. As administered to the dying President in a Dallas hospital emergency room, the rites of Extreme Unction, or anointing of the sick, sought his restoration, in the widest sense. The rite is a plea for physical recovery, in part, but in the extremity of death, as was this case, it is also a preparation for encounter with God. "Heal, 0 Redeemer, the in, firmities of this sick person," the priest prays, forgive him his In that crucial and final hour, when a man comes to his direst agony, the sacrament is considered an occasion when he receives ultimate forgiveness, and is readied for entry into divine companionship. It is linked to Christ's resurrection, for only in finally surmounting the inevitability of Saunemin Approves Bond Issue AP RELIGIOUS WRITER SAUNEMIN -(PNS)- Only one Saunemin voter opposed the issuance of $10,000 in bonds for water improvements in a referendum Saturday.

The proposal carried by a vote of 89 to 1. The money will be used to provide a casing and piping for a new community well that has already been dug at the edge of town. The well was necessary to alleviate recurrent water shortages in Saunemin. plete. The priest said: "We implore thee, 0 Lord, look with kindness on they servant, John F.

Kennedy, who is growing weak as his body fails. "Cherish and revive the soul which thou didst create, so that purified and made whole by his suffering, he may find himself restored by Thy healing through Christ our Lord." In the rite, the priest anoints with oil the eyes, ears, nostrils, mouth, hands and feet, praying that any sins committed through organs of sense or limbs of the body may be forgiven. The oil, the movements, the words are regarded as physical, earthly symbols of spiritual action, as promised by Christ, who also performed His ministry through physical means, but with meaning on a higher plane. Special Permit Allows Sunday Requiem Mass WASHINGTON (UPI) The Roman Catholic apostolic delegate to this country, Archbishop Egidio Vagnozzi, said Saturday that every 'Catholic church in the United States would be permitted one Requiem Mass Sunday. The permission was extraordinary because, according to Catholic practice, funeral Masses and Requiems, or Masses in commemoration of the dead, are not permitted on Sunday or Holy Days.

The Catholic bishops of the United States meanwhile issued a statement praising the first Catholic President of the United States as a "compassionate champion of peace and brotherhood" and petitioning God for "the repose of his soul in the company of his creator and redeemer." The bishops said Kennedy "described his own life" when he said in his inaugural address "Ask not what your country can for you -ask what you can do for your country." KENNEY Mr. and Mrs. Claude Peacock returned Monday to their home at Munster, after visiting since Friday in the Charles Peacock home. ANDREW JOHNSON LINCOLN'S SUCCESSOR WASHINGTON (UPI)-Lyndon B. Johnson is the second President of the United States with the name of Johnson and also the second to take office because of an assassin's bullet.

Andrew Johnson became president of the United States on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865 by John Wilkes Booth. CHICAGO (AP) The grain futures market carried its general decline through another week on the Board of Trade at an accelerated pace with most commodities showing their broadest losses for any comparable period in several months. Setbacks ran to 16 cents A bushel in soybeans, to more than 10 in wheat and more than 9 in rye. Corn was relatively steady at declines of less than two cents. Commercial demand was fairly steady in corn and absorbed most of the offerings on hedging accounts although the open interest there continued to climb rapidly.

Some of the most active trading of the week came during the final few minutes when word reached the pits that President Kennedy had been shot. However, the market had closed when i it became known that the wound was fatal. In that period, prices slumped then recovered somewhat on news that the President had been rushed to a hospital. The supposition was that the assassination attempt had failed. At the end of the week, Wheat was cents a bushel lower than a week ago, December corn lower, December oats 11- lower.

December cents; rye lower, December soybean 83-16 lower, January Associated Press Lyndon B. Johnson, now been beaten by John F. presidential nomination. Johnson for a conference and president. Johnson agreed.

which are not settled by justice and fair play will sooner or later be settled by force and violence" he has said. In another speech, Johnson said, "The law cannot bring reasonable men and women together to work out their differences. But it can restrain unreasonable men and women from imposing their will on a community--and then the reasonable people can and will get together and work out their problems Johnson has served as chairman of the President's Committee on Equal Employment Op. portunity and his civil rights speeches won him a distinguished service award from the Capital Press Club, an organization of Negro newspapermen. In other major assignments given him by Kennedy, Johnson has been deeply involved in the space program as chairman of the National Aeronautics and Space Council.

Last summer he completed a survey for the President on the proposed sup' ersonic commercial airliner. Maintained Loyalty Johnson and Kennedy who had some nasty things to say about each other when they were battling for the Democratic nomination in 1960-surprised many people by getting along remarkably well. This is attributed partly to a decision by Johnson not to hold news conferences where reporters might jockey him into positions at cross purposes with Kennedy. The President was boss and Johnson never questioned this. Also, the drawling Texan demonstrated a willingness to take on any assignment.

He had such varied ones as his trip to Berlin to bolster Western morale after the Communists built the wall, and his flight to Rome to represent the President at the funeral of Pope John. And Kennedy, in turn, rewarded Johnson the loyal team player by counting him in on such decisions as that of the Cuban missile blockade. He has been a participant in many phases of the Kennedy administration. In fact, the 55-year-old Johnson has political and governmental know-how that few men ever acquire. Elected to the House of Representatives in 1937 at 29, he became a Senator at 40 in 1948.

He made his mark as the Democratic leader of the Senate with a dazzling performance as a behind the scenes operator who steered a middle course politically. Charmer The 55-year-old President is a hard driver of himself and of others. But when he is in a relaxing mood, he can charm the birds out of the trees. During the years 1955 to 1961 when he was the Senate's majority leader and Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower was president.

Johnson counseled his fellow Democrats against opposition for opposition's sake. He urged a course of responsa sibility as best for his party and the country and preached the doctrine that reasonable men of good will can resolve their differences. "Let us reason together," was one of his favorite admonitions to his colleagues. Johnson ran virtually a oneman show, serving as the Democratic floor leader, chairman of the Democratic conference, chairman of the party steering committee and chairman of the policy committee. He was always a man on the move, nervous, fidgety and impatient.

Whether in his office, his car or his home, he is to be on the telephone--talking, persuading, After suffering a severe heart attack on July 2, 1955, Johnson quit smoking. Until then he had been a chain smoker, burning up three packs of cigarettes a day. He did not noticeably slow his pace despite his brush with death. Some senators found his way of running the Senate hard to take. Mostly the criticism came from liberal Democrats resentful of Johnson's middle-of-the-ing road course, but there was some grumbling from others that he was iron-handed and inconsider- ate.

Can Lose Temper Johnson is a man who likes to be liked and who is sensitive to criticism. He also has a streak of vanity, as shown when he tells photographers to take pictures only from his left side. Johnson sometimes loses his temper, but he is no pop off. Most of his statements are carefully prepared. He is no great shakes as an orator, and many of his speeches are larded with homilies.

The new President was born in Stonewall, Aug. 27, 1908, and was educated at Southwest State Teachers College, San Marcos, and at Georgetown Law School. He was married to the former Claudia Bird-Taylor in 1934. They have two daughters, Lynda Bird, 19, and Lucy Baines, 16. Johnson was elected to the House from Texas in 1936.

In 1948, at the age of 40, he was elected to the Senate. Four years later the Senate Democrats chose him as their leader. In 1960 he lost the Democratic presidential nomination to Kennedy, who then chose him for second place on the ticket. Death Reported, No Comment TOKYO (UPI) The new China News Agency, official voice of Communist China and one of President Kennedy's most severe critics, reported his assassination without comment Saturday. For a time after reporting the death, the news agency carried what appeared to be previously written dispatches containing derogatory references to the slain American President.

MEADER DROPS 'FIRST FAMILY' MILWAUKEE, Wis. (UPI) Comedian Vaughn Meader, who wowed millions with his impersonations of the late President John F. Kennedy, said he will drop 1 from his act all material on the First Family. "I'm just as grieved as the average American citizen," he said. Chenoan's Car Hit By Train GRIDLEY A 21 year-old Chenoa man was injured at 12:10 a.m.

Saturday when his car was struck by a Toledo, Peoria and Western freight train just north of Gridley on the Gridley-Flanagan blacktop. Taken to St. James Hospital, Pontiac, was Vernon Shiflett. He remained a patient Saturday night. According to state police, the Shiflett car crossed in front of the train and was struck in the side.

Damage to the 1958 model car was estimated at $600. Car Not Made Bullet Proof, But Specifications Rigid CINCINNATI (UPI) The car in which President Kennedy was assassinated Friday was custom built here in 1961 to rigid secret service specifications, but was not bullet proof. The "Presidential Continental" had more specially designed features than any car ever before used for government duties. It was delivered to the White House in June, 1961. But Ford motor company, which owned the car and leased it to the White House, said that it was not equipped with a bullet-proof top or bullet proof glass.

The car replaced an 11-yearold Lincoln which had carried three former presidents more than 100,000 miles. The firm which outfitted the automobile, installed a protective "bubble-top." This top was down when Kennedy was shot. The car was more than 21 feet in over-all length, a spokesman said. It was equipped with exterior retractable steps for six secret service agents to ride on. Inside the car were twoway radio telephones to keep the President and his guards in constant communication with staff members along any parade route.

FATEFUL COINCIDENCE President Elected Every 20 Years Dies in Office WASHINGTON (AP) Presi- Roosevelt did not die In the dent Kennedy's death Friday third term to which he was continues the coincidence that elected in 1940 but during his presidents elected at 20 year in- fourth term. tervals in zero-numbered years Three of the previous presldie in office. dents on the list were assassiThe list includes: nated Lincoln, Garfield and 1840-William Henry Harrison McKinley. 1860-Abraham Lincoln 1880 1900 -James William A. Garfield Pair of Rocking McKinley 1920-Warren G.

Harding Chairs Retired 1940 Franklin D. Roosevelt 1960-John F. Kennedy WASHINGTON (UPI) pers and files of John F. KenStudents Guests nedy were moved from his FREEPORT (UPI) For- White House office Saturday to eign students from the Chicago a building next door. metropolitan area will be guests Two of the slain President's of local communities for the rocking chairs were taken Thanksgiving holiday, it was across the street to be placed announced Saturday.

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