Capitol Rotunda Lays State Figures In Silent Honor
The Capitol Rotunda hall has hosted presidents lie in state and state funerals since 1863, from Lincoln and Garfield to McKinley Kennedy Harding Taft Hoover Stevens Sumner Taft, with war heroes and Congress members also honored. The space combines cathedral hush with 180 foot vaulted ceilings and Washington’s painted figure above.
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Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Eisenhower’s widow opens 3 day state funeral rites
The three day state funeral for Dwight D. Eisenhower began in Washington with his body moved to the National Cathedral. Ma mie Eisenhower stood with her son as 600 mourners prepared for a public viewing and a Monday service in the cathedral.
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Weather outlook ends March with cold, light snow
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy and colder conditions with light snow today and Monday the last day of March. Highs will be in the low 30s and lows in the teens, with continued cold air and calm tonight and Monday.
Train Carries Eisenhower's Body to Abilene in 12-Unit Funeral Train
A 12 car funeral train, with three engines and nine cars, will carry Gen Dwight D Eisenhower’s body to Abilene at 50 mph. The Military District of Washington plans a route via Chesapeake & Ohio, Baltimore & Ohio, Norfolk & Western, and Union Pacific lines, departing Washington at 6 p.m. Monday and arriving in Abilene after a sequence of stops including Cincinnati St Louis and Huntington.
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Model Cities Program's Demise Sharply Denied
Washington AP report cites Arthur Burns urging abandonment of the five year 27 billion cost projection. White House aides defend the program with Moynihan and Burns holding cabinet status. Martin Anderson denies Burns urged abandonment while acknowledging vague cost figures. Romney's subcommittee may recommend continuing the program in the 150 participating cities.
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Nixon Groovy Letters From Spring Hill School Kids
Local third graders at Spring Hill School wrote unscripted letters to President Nixon praising him as groovy while also expressing concerns about war and family. Students ask for responses and even include personal details and school achievements.
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Middletown
Becky Thornsberry
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