Riderless Black Horse to Honor Eisenhower’s Funeral
The riderless black horse and reversed boots will lead Eisenhower’s funeral procession through Washington before a train carries his body to Abilene. The rites include a 21-gun salute, military honors, and a public viewing at the Capitol, then a grave at the Eisenhower Center.
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Battles Near Saigon Mark Spring Offensive Push
U S and government forces fought 10 battles across South Vietnam, the closest to Saigon since the Viet Cong launch of the spring offensive. Three American aircraft were shot down. Vietnamese and Viet Cong casualties reached 251 dead, with seven Americans and 10 South Vietnamese killed and 74 Americans and 30 government troops wounded.
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Prairie View A&M Campus Burnings Amid Stabbing Death
Prairie View A&M College near Houston faced a campus disturbance after a student was stabbed and killed. About 100 students set fire to three small buildings as authorities, including Texas Rangers and state patrol, reinforced sheriff and campus security. Damages estimated at 40,000 dollars. the victim identified as Wesley Davidson, 20, of Bay City.
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Ike named by all as ordinary man of greatness
The article recalls Dwight D. Eisenhower as both general and president and as a likable, humble figure who inspired affection worldwide. Curator William Miller recalls his warmth at Culzean Castle in 1946 and foreign correspondent Rene MacColl notes his temper in a moment of anger. A Daily Mail piece stresses his humanity over military or political rank.
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U N Debates Air Raid as Big Four Talks Loom
The U N Security Council enters a third day of debate over Israel’s air raid on Jordan, with Big Four Middle East talks in sight next week. Cairo reports Egypt rejects a U S peace proposal, while Jordan accuses Israel of targeting civilians in Salt where 18 were killed.
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Police Car Pelted In Cincinnati
Cincinnati police dispersed a night crowd of about 300 on Essex Place and Taft Street after rocks and bottles struck a police cruiser. Two youths were arrested on juvenile delinquency charges after a brief struggle. No injuries were reported.
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Cold Wave Heads Toward Ohio With Freezing Temps
A cold wave blasts the Midwest and Ohio with temperatures sliding into the 20s tonight and only in the 30s on Sunday. By Sunday night readings may dip into the teens as Palm Sunday approaches.
Tiny Chapel Will Be Final Resting Place
Abilene Kansas the Eisenhower complex closes to visitors after the president death with the chapel designated as his burial site. The site includes the boyhood home museum library and WWII car exhibit all shut until after the funeral Wednesday. Eisenhower and his wife will be buried in the chapel site which houses a sunken crypt and carillon chimes silenced until then.
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Mrs Eisenhower Ends Long Vigil After Ike Dies
Mamie Doud Eisenhower withdraws to grieve in private after the death of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. At Walter Reed Hospital an officer calls her “a real soldier” for staying by his bedside through heart attacks surgery and pneumonia. She leaves the suite where she spent 11 months and heads to an undisclosed, secluded haven away from public view.
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