Truman dies at 88 after long illness in Missouri
Harry S Truman, 33rd president, died at 7 50 a m CST at age 88 after a three week collapse of the cardiovascular system and coma. His daughter Margaret visited, Dr Wallace Graham was at his side, and funeral plans call for Thursday burial at the Truman Memorial Library. The death leaves Lyndon B Johnson as the nation's only living former president.
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Nixon Resumes Bomb Strikes After Holiday Halt
U S B52 bombers and fighter bombers resumed attacks on Hanoi and Haiphong in North Vietnam after a 36 hour Christmas break, with air strikes also resuming across South Vietnam at dusk following a 24 hour cease fire. No comment on Laos operations.
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Former Clerk Babler Dies at 72 in Decatur
Miss Clovis Babler longtime chief clerk in the probate judge’s office died Monday at Decatur General Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services at St. Ann’s Catholic Church will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday with burial in Decatur Cemetery. Rosary at Gunthorp Chapel tonight. Babler retired in February 1969 after 37 years at the courthouse.
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Yule weekend ends amid ceasefires and Vietnam war toll
A long Christmas weekend ends with ceasefires in Vietnam and Northern Ireland and widespread casualties from U.S. traffic deaths. U.S. bombing of North Vietnam resumes after a 36 hour Christmas halt though negotiators see little progress. Leaders from faiths call for peace as Pope Paul VI Queen Elizabeth II and church officials urge end to bloodshed. See YULE On Page A 5
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First US coffee percolator patent granted in 1865
In 1865 James Nason of Franklin Mass received the US patent for the first coffee percolator. The entry appears in a Daily on This Date note. Weather today cloudy and cool with rain and snow possible in hills. high around 42, low in mid 20s.
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Andes crash survivors admit eating flesh to survive
Official sources confirm 16 Uruguayan rugby team members survived the Andes crash by eating the flesh of dead comrades during a 69 day ordeal. They pledged to disclose details only after returning to Montevideo. Three have returned. 13 remain in Santiago awaiting flights home.
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Athens Wreck Claims Teen in Limestone County
Athens 18 year old Barbara Jean Reed died from multiple injuries after a three vehicle crash on Alabama 257. The incident occurred around 3 25 p m as Reed and her date Tommy Malone 20 left a residence with two others injured. Reed was living with her aunt Noreen Thompson and was the daughter of Annie Lee Reed of Nashville.
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Banks lift prime rate to six amid Wall Street shift
A string of major U S banks led by the third and fourth largest raised their prime lending rate from 5 to 6 percent following moves by two other big banks. The AP reports the action to tighten credit and slow growth across markets.
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Don’t Do Things You Don’t Like
Daily Want Ads urge readers to explore service listings including personal errands, home repairs, and professional help. The snippet promotes checking the classifieds for available services and convenient options.
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