Truman Dies at 88 After 22 Day Illness
Harry S Truman 33rd U S president died at 7 50 am CST after a 22 day fight with age and disease. He lay in a coma at Research Hospital in Kansas City with Bess Truman at Independence. Nixon ordered 30 days of national mourning and praised his legacy including decisive actions in World War II and Korea.
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Nixon silent on resumption of bombing during Florida holiday
President Nixon, quietly at his Florida bayfront villa, offered no public comment on the reported resumption of bombing in North Vietnam. Indications of behind the scenes diplomacy suggested talks to revive stalled peace negotiations, as Kissinger and the White House situation room monitored developments.
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Bombing of Vietnam resumes after Christmas halt
U S bombers renewed raids on North Vietnam after a 36 hour Christmas break. Hanoi Haiphong and other cities were hit according to North Vietnamese statements from Paris. U S command did not confirm scope of strikes or targets beyond North Vietnam.
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Quake Dead Not a Threat to Living in Managua
Demolition crews began tearing down ruined houses in Managua. A fire department spokesman said a 320 square block area was labeled contaminated and would be leveled to become the tomb of those who died in the tremor. Looting was widespread as authorities did little to stop it in a city facing further destruction from man.
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Property tax collections climb in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara County property collections reach 52 percent of an 82 382 904 bill with first installment receipts totaling 42 913 335. A new accounting system and large early payments by utilities and oil firms boosted the upturn, while second installments are due April 10 with penalties for late payment.
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