Eisenhower Dies at 78 and Nation Mourns Loss
Indianapolis area and national readers learned of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's death at 12 25 pm after a long illness. Tributes from Nixon de Gaulle Johnson Truman and Mansfield poured in as public rites and State funeral plans unfolded across Washington and Abilene Kansas.
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District Hospital Births and Admissions Report Indiana Area
District Hospital records list births on March 28 for Eddy Lockard Howells Adams Robins and others. Admissions include Spicher Bue terbaugh McGinnis Pryor Kelly Marsh Ekrick Kondrachuk Bennett and many Indiana area residents. Discharges include Brown Houston Cramer Kramer Russell Robinson Harkleroad Barnett and others.
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Pry S. 5Th
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Dixonville
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Homer City
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Candis C. Byers
Lois M. King
Cecelia Henigin
Blairsville
Anthony J. Zacosky
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Union Head Says Shafer Reneged on Promise
Pittsburgh RP United Welfare Workers Union president Lawrence Collura says Gov Shafer reneged on a promise by not sending a letter outlining how Dr Thomas Georges would handle their demands. He says the letter was due, delaying discussions before a Pittsburgh meeting and warning the administration of potential “pettiness” if delayed. He would not confirm a new strike.
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Ceremonial Calls Cut Short By Ike Death News
Archbishop Terence J. Cooke of New York and Dr. Milton Eisenhower were summoned from a conference for phone calls after news broke of President Eisenhower’s death. The White House interrupted to relay an urgent matter as Nixon readiness to greet Cooke was paused. Eisenhower’s call to Walter Reed Army Hospital came as tears rose on his face, and Cardinal-designate Cooke placed a hand on Eisenhower’s shoulder. The moment followed by the elder Eisenhower’s passing.
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Wright Elevated to Cardinal by Pope Paul VI
Archbishop Luigi Raimondi said Wright's elevation signals the pope's desire to draw prelates from around the world for essential church administration. Bishop Wright led 850,000 Pittsburgh Catholics, has long engaged in ecumenical, civil rights, and poverty efforts, and hopes to aid more as cardinal.
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Eisenhower Remembered as Warrior Statesman and Leader
A commemorative tribute recalls Dwight D. Eisenhower as a rare leader who inspired hope and respect, guiding Allied victory in World War II and serving as president amid Cold War crises. The article notes his wartime command, D-Day, NATO leadership, Korean War end, and years as U.S. president, with mentions of domestic milestones and international tensions.
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UN Debate Over Raid Intensifies As Big Four Meet
UN Security Council enters a third day of debate on Israel's air raid against Jordan as preparations begin for Big Four talks on the Middle East. Diplomatic sources say the Soviets United States Britain and France will convene in New York to discuss a path to a 1967 Arab Israeli peace, while Egypt rejects the US plan citing a Security Council resolution. The plan reportedly urged a voluntary contractual peace between Arabs and Israel.
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Chemicals Linked To Cancer Question Raised In New Orleans
AP reports Dr. Samuel S. Epstein of Boston’s Children’s Cancer Research Foundation outlines how chemicals from air and water pollution to food additives and pesticides may cause cancer. He describes a method using newborn mice injected with test materials to assess tumor development by age one.
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Fire and stabbing at Prairie View A&M College
In Prairie View Texas near Houston authorities report a student was stabbed to death in a dormitory for athletes around midnight. About 100 students were involved as three wooden buildings were set ablaze. Rangers and highway patrolmen were called to assist the sheriff in the investigation. Wesley Davidson, 20, died in the dorm. An unnamed suspect was being sought hours after the slaying.
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World Leaders Remember Eisenhower After Death
U Thant and leaders from the United States to Europe paid tribute to Dwight D. Eisenhower highlighting his role in promoting international cooperation, peaceful coexistence, and the defeat of Nazism. Quotes praised his leadership, peacemaking, and postwar alliances, while some critiqued wartime policy.
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Obituaries from Indiana area listed with multiple lives
Obituaries for Earl J Lieb Sr 74 of West Pike Indiana wife Marie Ann Lieb, services planned in St Bernard Church and St Nicholas Cemetery. Viola Mae Kunkle 52 of 720 White Farm Road Indiana died March 28 1969, survived by children Richard Dale and Helen with services at Robinson Lytle’s and Oakland Cemetery. Benjamin F Stigers 59 of Cherry Tree R D 1 died March 28 1969. longtime Penn Central conductor with Marine service and multiple fraternal memberships. services at Cherry Tree with interment Citizens Cemetery. Julia Marie Hut Gniebus 83 of Red Barn Homer City died March 27 1969. survived by many children and grandchildren. Rosary at Askew Funeral Home with Requiem Mass at St Bernard Graceton. interment St Bernard’s Cemetery Indiana.
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Lula) Brown
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Nora) Gray
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Offices Closed for National Day of Mourning
Washington AP reports all federal government offices will be closed Monday for the national day of mourning for Dwight D. Eisenhower. The closure affects federal agencies nationwide as the country honors the former president.
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