When the Kennedys were dropping like...well, Kennedys

Telegram sent to J Edgar Hoover (from http://foia.fbi.gov/foiaindex/kennedy.htm)

I wonder why the Tokyo Electric Power CO.
cared so much? Anyway, it appeared to work.

“We are down to one Kennedy.”

I want to reply, “Well, go to the store, already. Oh, and check for coupons.”