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Show " ii MJuamftM vf v;vlY.'i'.r'r,"iW v iMiimniiiMiMiniinmnnmQ-r?riV. gtojM MUte DOyblllDa f Sttamp Kennedy Visits Salt Lake Senator Receives Warm Welcome L : . J : .y by R. N. Goldberger Senator Robert F. Kennedy (D.-N.Y.) (D.-N.Y.) arrived at 6:04 last Wednesday Wednes-day aboard a United Airlines 727. Flight number 321. The temperature tempera-ture in the high eighties didn't stop two hundred persons from jamming the North Concourse gate 25 with placards and assorted signs encouraging encour-aging Senator Kennedy to run for President in '72. Lands at Airport Outside, on the apron of the runway, run-way, newsmen and a special detail from the Sheriff's Department, ac- Senator Robert F. Kennedy greets crowds upon arrival for a short stay in Salt Lake. companied by Sheriff Larson, milled about waiting for the senator's arrival. ar-rival. Exactly at 6:04, a whisp of smoke in the south enveloped a gliding jet. A minute or so later the considered small, yet large, en-gined en-gined jet screamed up to the de-planning de-planning area. Running up the ramp were the usual United Service Serv-ice people and as the door appeared ap-peared opened, the passengers stepped out to the surprise of some, into the waiting masses. Flo Weinwriter of KALL radio was giving an on the spot description of what's what via of two way radio. A contingent of Job Corpsmen from the Clearfield Center were on hand presenting the CORE Government, Govern-ment, nattily attired in blue blazers and grey slacks with black ties and sporting special badges. Escorted by Witneske and Moss The Senator now came down the ramp escorted by an aide, Adam Witneske and Utah's Senator Frank Moss. He wore a dark grey suit, black loafers, white shirt, black tie spotted with hollow red gears. Senator Sen-ator Kennedy briskly walked to the terminal building saying in his Massachusetts tongue, "Ah, yes. Nice to be here," rubbing at times his chin indicating his need of a quick shave. The face is that of a youth, close up, very weathered, his grey hair around his ears. In his eyes, the gleam of an inward hope though he looks tired. Governor and Mrs. Rampton were on hand to welcome Sen. Kennedy Ken-nedy to Utah. After a brief cordial question period from the news media, Senator Kennedy stepped into the airport corridor and exposed ex-posed himself to a strong welcome from the 200 or more persons crowded into the passage. After crossing the corridor, Robert Kennedy Ken-nedy exited to take Rampton's limousine to the Hotel Utah for a small reception and then a bit of rest, and later to make his major political activity of this week by speaking at the Terrace. Over Two Thousand Persons Over two thousand persons sought to attend Kennedy's speech at the Terrace. Box lunches supplied sup-plied by Harmon's Kentucky Fried Chicken, were part of the five dollar dol-lar charge to raise funds for the Democratic party of Utah. The Senator arrived slightly late and evidentally the interlude provided pro-vided an officer of the city outside the Terrace an opportunity to pull over a gentleman on a loud motorcycle motor-cycle and give him a citation. After the formalities, the gentleman roared off again and a smile broke onto the waiting officer's face. Upon his arrival at the Terrace, Kennedy shook hands with the cast of Theatre 138. An actress had the pleasure of meeting him personally, and even poked him in the ribs. The senator was lean, yet most healthy looking, and talk was heavy on his outward appeal. On the dias three rows deep, sat part of a set of drums. A remnant from the battle of the bands. A Run-in With the Saudi Arabian Ambassador The Senator from New York opened his remarks in a humorous and satirical way. He mentioned that earlier in the week he had a run-in with the ambassador from Saudi Arabia who alledgedly made some vicious attack on the Senator in the U.N. as being a pro-zionist. (Contonued on page 4) Kennedy Addresses Talk To the Youth of Politics in radical movements, a common theme presides "that of a desperate desire of individuals to find a sense of inner significance, by sharing in some larger common purpose". The Senator stressed that growth of America needed to be by Americans Who are individuals, however, working work-ing toward a common goal of the good life. After the speech, a closing prayer was given by Brother Oscar McKonkie of the Institute of Re- (Continued from page 1) Senator Kennedy replied that he had come out to Utah to find out what it is all about. He also stated that he was touched to be present to speak but he understood that the audience was "also touched". Desire to Find Inner Significance His prepared speech lasted about a half an hour and was directed to the youth of politics. One point in the prepared speech, however, not mentioned by the Senator, was that ligion. Leaning over the stage, Kennedy Ken-nedy signed numerous autographs. It took a long time to exit via the main entrance of the Terrace with mobs of smiling people trying to see the man close up. The attitude atti-tude of the New Frontier re-emerged re-emerged with a misty-eyed VISTA trying hard to get the Senator to sign her VISTA card. Board the Governor's Car Still keeping his PT 109 tie clasp, the Kennedy party emerged from the Terrace, climbed into the Governor's car waiting for the Governor Gov-ernor and his party. The markee said "Welcome Senator Sen-ator Kennedy". Directly under it sat the Senator in the back seat of the Lincoln Continental. People closed in around the car. Deputies stopped the traffic on Main and accompanied, with quite an escort, Senator Kennedy as he drifted off into the lights of Main Street, Salt Lake City. |