Truman Dies at 88 Former U S President From Missouri
Harry S Truman, 33rd president, died at 7 50 am in Research Hospital Missouri after a two day battle with age and disease. Funeral arrangements are set for the Truman Library in Independence with lying in state for public viewing Wednesday and a private funeral Thursday.
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Christmas profits loom in Greene County towns
A nostalgic year end column notes Americans spent heavily on gifts and travel during the holiday season. It recalls four billion Christmas cards, busy shopping days ahead, and local reflections on decorations, weather, and past events from 50 years ago in Linton.
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Bombing Resumes After Yule Halt
UPI reports U S bombers resumed North Vietnam raids after a 36 hour Christmas pause. Hanoi Haiphong and other cities were hit while North Vietnamese in Paris claim intensified B52 raids. Pentagon would not confirm targets or scope beyond resumption.
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Fire Rages Through Garrett City Hall Stores
In Garrett Indiana a major blaze began Christmas night and swept along Randolph Street destroying the IGA store a drug store and a men s clothing shop. Fire departments evacuated City Hall and the police and fire stations. Four firefighters were treated for smoke exposure with no hospital care.
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Nixon Eulogizes Truman as Courageous Leader
President Nixon called Harry S Truman one of history’s most courageous presidents and designated December 28 as a national day of mourning. He credited Truman with shaping foreign policy, extending aid to Greece and Turkey, launching the Marshall Plan, and bold action in Korea. Nixon praised Truman’s grit and lasting impact on peace and freedom worldwide.
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Quake Evacuation Debated in Managua
Officials consider force to move reluctant Managua survivors from ruined areas after the earthquake. A Venezuelan relief official proposed gunpoint evacuation to avert epidemics and shortages. Death toll estimates range from 1,000 to 10,000 with thousands injured as international aid pours in.
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Indiana House considers separate bargaining for police firemen
Indiana lawmakers file a bargaining bill splitting police and firemen from other public employees. The Gutman proposal creates compulsory arbitration with a no strike clause and recognizes the Fraternal Order of Police as the bargaining agent for city and town police.
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Nine Hurt In Four Car Wreck On Highway 67
Nine people were injured in a four car collision at 5 35 p m Monday on Highway 67 south of Worthington A chain reaction started when Kenneth Scott stopped for a turn and was rear ended by Jack Talley The Scott car then hit Scharbroughs and pushed into oncoming traffic injuring drivers and passengers including Denise Scott six and Christoper Scott 11 months old All were treated at Freeman Greene Hospital Talley cited for following too closely and local lawmen investigated the crash
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Bayh Seeks Indiana Declared Disaster Area Over Gas Shortage
Senator Birch Bayh of Indiana sent telegrams to President Nixon and Governor Whitcomb urging Indiana be designated a disaster area under the National Disaster Relief Act due to a propane gas shortage. The declaration would unlock federal funds to aid the state economy and farmers facing potential layoffs and financial ruin.
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Christmas Fire Kills Family in Indianapolis Suburb
Six people die in weekend fires including four O Kelleys from Indianapolis. Authorities say a Christmas tree lights caused blaze destroying their Avalon Hills home. Richard Dale O Kelley 36, wife Susie 26, children Kathy 5 and Michael 3 were found dead in an upstairs bedroom.
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Christmas Observed In Many Ways Around The World
Christmas observed in East Berlin as families reunite across the wall and in other cities while Pope Paul VI speaks on peace. In Manila, Marcos lifts curfew for Christmas as martial law is briefly suspended. Vietnam sees a workday Christmas for troops. Salvation Army aids New Yorkers homeless with meals and warmth.
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