Truman Dies After Long Battle With Age and Illness
KANSAS CITY AP Harry S Truman died at 87 after a period of infirmity, with his family by his side. Nixon proclaimed a national day of mourning and half staff flags for 30 days. Truman’s death ends a life that shaped postwar policy, from atomic bombs to Marshall Plan aid.
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Christmas Cease Fires Mark Vietnam and Northern Ireland
Christmas weekend ended with cease fires in Vietnam and Northern Ireland, while violence continued as U S bombing of North Vietnam resumed after a 96 hour halt. Religious leaders urged peace as U S casualties mounted and both sides accused the other of violations during two hour truces.
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Christmas Break Ends B52 Bombing Resumes
U S B52 bombers and fighter bombers resumed attacks on Hanoi and Haiphong after a 36 hour Christmas halt, with renewed strikes across South Vietnam at dusk following a 24 hour cease fire. Officials gave no detailed comment on Laos operations. Kosygin hinted at peace terms but observers saw it as cautious commentary. The US pressuring Hanoi to recognize two Vietnams remains a barrier to peace.
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Corry Area School District to Begin Contract Talks Tonight
Corry Area Education Association president Daniel Scannel says negotiations with the CAEA and the school district start tonight. If no agreement by February 1, CAEA may seek mediation. Lead negotiators include Louis Hanna and attorney Frank McKnight, with several teachers and board members on teams.
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Margaret Truman Daniel Admitted To Research Hospital
Mrs Margaret Truman Daniel enters Research Hospital in Kansas City Missouri where her father former President Harry Truman is cited in the report.
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State's Car Carnage Bypasses Corry Area
The Corry substation investigated three weekend crashes with one injury and two deer killed. A burglary at Donald E Walton’s mobile home yielded a 225 amp welder valued at 150 dollars. At Route 8 near Centerville a two car crash injured George C Sawyer 4 and involved Philip B Swanson. damages were 900 and 400 dollars. A third crash occurred on West Smith street extension with driver John M.
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Christmas-time theft at Toy's Barber Shop in Corry
Between 2 a.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday thieves entered the rear window of John Toy's Barber Shop at 196 East Main Street and stole gifts worth about 50 dollars including a sleeping bag a hair dryer Barbie dolls and a train meant for the Toy children. Police later investigated a reported UFO over north Corry but concluded Santa Claus was in town.
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Nicaragua Leader Urges Food Aid Over Medical Supplies
Nicaragua's ruler Gen. Anastasio Somoza says Managua survivors need food rather than doctors’ supplies after a devastating earthquake. He cites drought and 250,000 unemployed, with 5,000 to 10,000 dead and 20,000 injured. International relief mobilizes. Nixon declares all-out help. CARE reports 700 tons of food. U.S. planes bring oats flour and field hospitals to MacDill. Mobile Army hospitals treat about 900 patients near El Retiro Hospital.
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