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- ↑ David Rennie (2003-11-22). "'The Greatest Murder Mystery of all Time'". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved 2008-03-27.[ dead link ]
- ↑ Jay Web (2001-03-15). "Exploring". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ "A Conspiracy – Between JFK Museums". CNN. 2003-11-21. Archived from the original on December 10, 2007. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ↑ Goodwyn, Wade (December 9, 2006). "It's No Mystery: Rent Hike Kills Conspiracy Museum". Weekend Edition Saturday. NPR. Transcript.
- ↑ David Flick (2006-12-05). "JFK Conspiracy Museum Loses Its Space". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
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