Truman Remembered as The People's President in Nation Mourns
The nation mourns Harry S. Truman former president who died after a strenuous illness. He ordered the atomic strike on Japan and backed the hydrogen bomb and the Truman Doctrine. He faced Korea and guided postwar policy through the United Nations and NATO. The public library in Independence Mo weighs tribute ideas as Decatur considers memorials.
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Truman visit sparks Delano Park crowd in 1960
A Soliloquy praises former President Truman, noting his October 1960 campaign stop for John F. Kennedy in Decatur. The Delano Park gathering drew a large audience, described as a high point in local history, with reflections on Truman’s enduring impact and quotes from Judson Branch.
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Woman helps dog rescued from street at Decatur shelter
In a Decatur Daily letter Mrs. Wm. S. Finch describes finding a black female Pekingese with a damaged eye and matted coat at the animal shelter. She nursed the dog to recovery, had the eye removed by a veterinarian, and asks for contributions to the Morgan County Humane Society.
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Body recovered from river after bridge mishap in Alabama
The body of Johnny Hill, 55, of Short Leaf, Alabama, was found in a car pulled from the Tombigbee River near Demopolis. Authorities said Hill's vehicle apparently ran off the U S 43 bridge, with the accident date undetermined.
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Nixon Nephew and Vesco Ties Cause Quiet Scrutiny
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Donald Nixon Jr was hired by Vesco affiliates with White House accord to avoid embarrassment. The memo states no special treatment but notes his perceived access and later Bahamas role as Vesco aide. Other items cover milk prices tied to Russian wheat, Blatchford seeking L A mayoral path, and SBA loan reversals for Agnes victims.
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Europe
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West Coast
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Economic Indicators Point To A Good Year In 1973
Viewpoint by David Lawrence notes leading business indicators rose in November with six of eight up. Expansion in durable goods orders signals rising construction and investment. Optimism grows as world trade expands and policies may be reimplemented after the election.
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My Answer By Billy Graham On Gambling In New York City
Billy Graham argues against legalized gambling as a personal lure and state revenue. He cites four states with legalized gambling and calls the practice a monumental cop out while stressing faith in God over chance and noting crime and economic harm linked to betting.
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