Truman's Family Pays Tribute After Buried President
Harry S Truman’s widow Bess and daughter Margaret Daniel express gratitude for the sympathy shown after the funeral. The service at Truman Library reflected solemn simple rites with thousands viewing the casket. Memorial set for Jan. 5 in Washington National Cathedral and flags to fly at half staff 26 more days.
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Saco Community Center to Open January Thirteenth
Saco on Common Street will open its 40 by 122 foot cement block center with an open house on January 13. The project used city land and $20,000 in construction costs funded by local business and supply firms. Center president Robert D. Pate notes interior work remains and urges area residents to donate, with checks payable to Arthur D. LaCourse.
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Democrats Push Antiwar Campaign in House
Eighteen House Democrats urge a national campaign opposing the bombing of North Vietnam and seek a caucus vote against the war. They ask Chairman Strauss to convene a special DNC session and press the caucus to back a peace treaty, while Speaker Albert faces antiwar pressure over timing and rules reforms.
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Eight youths survive night on Mt Washington
Eight youths aged 18 to 20 from South Portland and Cape Elizabeth spent a frigid night on Mt Washington after getting lost during a climb. They were found near a shelter three miles from Pinkham Notch base camp and credited with starting a fire to endure the cold as a ranger earlier warned they were not properly equipped.
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Steve McDougal
Steve Morang
Steve Chandler
Appalachian Mountain Club
Suit Aims to Stop Baxter Park Timber Cutting in Maine
The Natural Resources Council and four Maine citizens filed in Kennebec County Superior Court seeking a preliminary and permanent injunction to halt a timber harvesting pact within Baxter State Park. They argue the agreement violates the park deed and restricts, risks wild status, and favors commercial firms.
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David Flanagan
Richard W. Smith
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Clifford H. Goodall
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Four U.S. Planes Lost in Hanoi Haiphong Air Blitz
U S Command reports four more aircraft down including a B52 and 12 airmen missing or captured as the Hanoi Haiphong air campaign continues. The tally of U S losses reaches 27 aircraft and 93 missing or captured in under two weeks.
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Thai officials free four Arab hostages in Bangkok embassy raid
In Bangkok Thai officials persuaded four Black September commandos to leave the Israeli Embassy and fly to Cairo with Egyptian and Thai officials. The rescue ended a 19 hour siege sparked by demands to release Palestinian prisoners. The four terrorists were unhandcuffed and escorted by a Thai plane to Cairo.
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Inside The Journal Today's Chuckle
A lighthearted quip notes it is easy to act like an angel when no one troubles you. The line hints at peace and simple virtue in calm times.
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