Simplicity Marks Funeral At National Cathedral
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 78, lay in repose before a simple service at Washington National Cathedral honoring a war hero and president. Nixon, Johnson and world leaders attended as the funeral reflected Ike's wish for no pomp. The casket rested in the Capitol rotunda before the Episcopal ceremony.
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World Notables Join Mourners at Ike's Bier in Capitol Rotunda
World leaders and Americans paid tribute to Dwight D. Eisenhower at his flag draped casket in the Capitol rotunda. De Gaulle and Baudouin led a high profile procession as thousands queued through a long night, while dignitaries from Marcos to Trudeau joined in the tribute and Mamie Eisenhower faced her loss with quiet strength.
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Community Honors Eisenhower In Bennington Service
The Bennington community held a noon commemorative service at the First United Methodist Church honoring former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Delegations from 55 local organizations attended as Rev. Thomas D. Steffen praised Eisenhower’s manhood, courage, and compassion while noting his warnings on the military industrial complex. closures and half mast requests followed.
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Bennington
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Main Street
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U.S. Sends Spy Patrols Into Laos To Report on Foe's Supply Routes
U S forces deploy secret Marine and Green Beret teams into Laos to track North Vietnamese supply routes and bases as Saigon faces renewed pressure. Patrols report improved Laotian highways and credited tips leading to seizing 525 tons of supplies in Dewey Canyon near A Shau Valley.
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Agreement Reached On Anguilla's Future
The Valley Anguilla Britain and Anguilla sign interim plan under which a British commissioner governs with a president. Anguillans accept continued British presence and advisory council recognition. Details to be worked out. departure of troops left to British decision.
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Inside column on housing, Eisenhower era recalled
Gerald Raftery examines housing developments from the bottom of his well. Russell Baker reflects on the Eisenhower years as a distant memory. Shaftsbury resident Phoebe Bump Moon is honored on her 83rd birthday.
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New Quakes Hit Middle East and Europe
Strong earthquakes hit southern Europe and the Middle East causing hundreds to flee. A 7.0 quake off the Saudi coast at depth prompted no immediate fatalities, while Sicily’s Mt Etna tremor and Cairo buildings suffered damage and injuries.
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Sicily
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el Ahmar
Hughes aims to block unsafe A tests in Nevada
Howard Hughes and his advisers pressure the Atomic Energy Commission over planned nuclear tests in Nevada. They fear radiation, seismic shocks, and underground water contamination from tests potentially deeper than geologically safe. Hughes weighs grants to regional scientists to monitor effects and asks key questions on site selection, earthquakes, and Colorado River contamination.
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