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Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

08 Sep 1996

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Lawrence Journal World

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Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

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Sep 08, 1996

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2

Navy christens USS Harry S. Truman carrier in Newport News

The USS Harry S. Truman was dedicated in Newport News with Secretary of the Navy John Dalton leading a two hour ceremony attended by over 4,000. President Clinton canceled plans to speak. Rep. Ike Skelton praised Truman's legacy as the sponsor Margaret Truman Daniel could not attend. The christening bottle was broken by Drucle Horton, descendant of Truman's Treasury secretary John W. Snyder.

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All Aboard Facts About the USS Harry S. Truman

Details the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman from length and tonnage to speed, crew, and armament. Notes construction began 1993 with delivery to Navy in 1998, estimated 50 years of service and about $4 billion cost. Covers christening ceremony, flyover, and political commentary.

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Tourist robbed while unconscious in Greenwich Village

A 73-year-old Finnish tourist, Laila Simola of Helsinki, collapsed with a heart attack on a New York City sidewalk and had a 1.5 carat diamond ring ripped from her hand while unconscious. Police report the theft occurred Friday afternoon as bystanders, including her daughter Lisa Simola, tried to assist. no arrests were made.

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