Above, the cover of The Times, June 3, 1968: Sen. Robert F. Kennedy (D-N.Y.) is leading in the State Poll, over Sen. Eugene McCarthy (D-Minn.) Perhaps the most interesting projection  is 67% turnout in the June 4 primary.

Now playing: "Planet of the Apes" and "2001."

It was essential to a young Christian Palestinian refugee from Jerusalem living in Pasadena, a slight young man who failed in his attempt to become a jockey at Santa Anita, that he take action against the U.S. before the June 5, 1968, anniversary.

At left, Kennedy and McCarthy campaign in Southern California. The televised debate led the Arbitron ratings, ahead of "Petticoat Junction" and "Mannix."

Republican California Gov. Ronald Reagan calls it "much ado about nothing."

At left, Kennedy supporters take out an ad accusing the McCarthy campaign of distorting his statements.

Above and at right, my old pal, the late Marty Rossman, takes a look at political advertising in the days before a primary.

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