Lyndon B Johnson Death Flight to Washington For State Funeral
Former President Lyndon Baines Johnson dies at 64 from coronary thrombosis after a private plane flight to San Antonio. His body will lie in state at the LBJ Library in Austin before burial at the LBJ Ranch and a national funeral in Washington.
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Peace Announcement May Be Today
The White House may disclose a Vietnam peace agreement today with President Nixon possibly making the statement. Henry Kissinger's return to Washington sparked expectations of a cease fire while he travels from Paris.
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Nixon TV Talk Set At 9 P.M.
President Nixon will speak to the nation by television and radio at 9 p.m. CST to report on the status of Vietnam peace negotiations. Kissinger’s Paris talks and cabinet meeting precede the address, with security precautions noted as a historic moment unfolds.
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Turner Picked Decatur Outstanding Young Man of the Year
Winford Turner assistant managing editor of The Decatur Daily was chosen Decatur Outstanding Young Man of the Year by the Decatur Jaycees at a Brookhaven Middle School banquet. He was 30 and nominated by the Decatur Council of PTA. Turner is a native of Elkmont and began journalism at 18.
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Anderson recalls LBJ as patriot amid Vietnam questions
Columnist Jack Anderson, speaking to the Decatur Jaycees, calls Lyndon Johnson a patriot who believed his deception served national interests. Anderson recalls Johnson’s moral quandaries, his persuasive office manner, and his habit of carrying papers and polls. He notes Johnson’s death and promises to reflect further on the president.
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Baxley and TVA Reach Accord on Browns Ferry Water Standards
Atty. Gen. Bill Baxley and the Tennessee Valley Authority announced an agreement over Alabama water pollution compliance at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant. The deal allows TVA to begin operation late this year while Baxley preserves a remaining Atomic Energy Commission motion.
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Area Leaders Cite LBJ Accomplishments
Morgan County and surrounding leaders reflect on Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency noting his impact on Voting Rights Act and civil rights. They recall his stability, war policies, and lasting influence while mourning his death and legacy.
Nixon Names Day Of Mourning For Johnson
President Nixon designates Thursday a national day of mourning for Lyndon B. Johnson and orders all federal offices closed. Inflation for 1972 stands at 3.4 percent with a 0.3 percent monthly rise driven by higher egg, produce, and service prices. Major holders rush to dump dollars as the U S currency weakens in Europe. Decatur magnusvox dealer Robinson Furniture advertises.
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