Memorial Day ceremonies honor fallen with calls for unity
President Johnson led a national observance at Arlington Unknowns urging end to racial barriers as Eisenhower spoke at Valley Forge. Across Pennsylvania crowds marched with American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. Inclement weather earlier darkened some areas, but many towns enjoyed sunny ceremonies and high spirits.
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Holiday Death Toll Reports Surge in Traffic Fatalities
The Associated Press surveyed a 30 hour holiday period from 9 p.m. May 15 to midnight May 16 noting 98 traffic deaths, 6 boating fatalities, and 8 drownings. Drownings totaled 23 with one person missing. Also reported: plane pioneer Capt Henry W Lyons Jr died aged 78 in Paris Hill Maine.
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