Truman's Six Key Foreign Policy Decisions Shaped History
AP Special Correspondent reviews six pivotal moves by President Truman in the early Cold War era. The Truman Doctrine Marshall Plan Berlin airlift support for Yugoslavia and the NATO founding fortified Western Europe. The Korea conflict leadership and the ensuing war with China defined Asia's course for years.
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National Day of Mourning for Truman Observed Across States
Federal offices close and flags fly at half staff as observances honor Harry S Truman. Noontime 21-gun salutes at Ft Shafter and Albany, followed by 50-gun salutes at 5 p.m. across states. states vary on Thursday closures and private businesses urged to close.
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12th B52 Bomber Lost Over Hanoi
SAIGON AP reports the US Command says a 12th B52 was lost in the Hanoi Haiphong attack as North Vietnam reports heavy damage and says thousands killed or wounded since the December air offensive. One B52 damaged and crashed near Utapao. four crew killed, two wounded.
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Managua Aftershock Fires Trigger Looting and Quake Chaos
Managua grapples with fires blamed on insurance schemes looters and demolition teams as General Somoza orders troops to shoot looters. Casualties rise to 3000 to 6000 with up to 20000 injured as survivors scavenge amid ruins and spread to surrounding villages.
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Weather: Partly cloudy tonight with freezing temps
Partly cloudy conditions tonight with temperatures near freezing. Highs are forecast in the upper 40s tomorrow. The extended outlook calls for cloudy skies with a chance of rain on Friday.
Truman Mourned At Simple Independence Rites
Harry S. Truman lies in state at his namesake library in Independence Missouri with a simple ceremony honoring the 33rd President. President Nixon and former President Johnson attend the farewell as 200 guests join a large public tribute. The 5th Army coordinates the state funeral with more than 1,000 servicemen providing an honor guard.
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Israeli Jets Strike Guerrilla Base Near Golan Heights
Israeli jets crossed the cease-fire line to bomb a guerrilla base near Nahal Golan along the Golan Heights, hitting an Arab target and Syrian positions in retaliation for guerrilla attacks. The air raids followed reports of antitank launchers, mortars, a mine, and tracks crossing into Syria.
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