Truman Marks 85 With Slender Frame And Quiet Life
Former president Harry S. Truman, aged 85, now lives in Independence Missouri with frailty and arthritis shaping his days. He reads four books at a time, walks short distances with a guard, and relies on wife Bess for companionship. He once sparked world events, now he cherishes a private, fading routine. He jokes he will live as long as his think-tank works.
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Delaware
Mike Westwood
Truman
Florida Sun
Cease Fire Declared as Saigon Faces Terror Attacks
In Saigon a 24 hour cease fire was announced to honor Budha's birthday as Viet Cong terror strikes continue. Five attacks left five dead and 49 wounded including six Americans. post office blasts killed a captain and three civilians. Police seized Communist documents linking dates to a broader campaign.
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Allied 4000-strong assault to seize Barrier Island
The Saigon government launches Operation Daring Rebel to take Barrier Island southeast of Da Nang. Amphibious landings involve U S, South Vietnamese and South Korean troops plus Americal Division armor. Early reports note few casualties, some Viet Cong anticipated booby traps, and many local ralliers turning up in recent days.
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William C. Doty
Paris
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Flood Waters Surge Through Jamestown
Jamestown Colorado endures five foot flood surge after four days of rain and snow. Emergency teams reach the town of 300 despite washed out roads and bridges. Two pregnant women slated to give birth are among those stranded. Debris clogged spillways were dynamited to relieve dam pressure as floodwaters advance.
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Weekend Weather Outlook Amid Clouds And Showers
The forecast calls for cloudy skies and cooler temperatures with rain during the day. Lows tonight in the upper 50s to 60s. Friday brings showers and highs in the high 60s with rain ending by afternoon. Saturday turns sunny and warm with highs in the 60s and 70s. Yesterday’s high was 85 and this morning’s low 64.
Shepard Returns to Active Astronaut Status After Ear Disorder
Alan B. Shepard Jr., at 45, is declared healthy and ready to fly by NASA flight surgeons at the Manned Spacecraft Center, rejoining the active astronaut corps six years after an ear ailment grounded him. He led the 1961 Freedom 7 suborbital flight, then commanded Gemini duties before labyrinthitis halted solo flying.
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Plan To Haul Gas Bombs Through Cities Unsafe
Army plans to move 27 000 tons of obsolete chemical warfare gas bombs by train and sink them off the Atlantic coast face Republican and Democratic criticism in Congress. Rep Cornelius Gallagher calls a hearing to probe safety amid concerns for population centers and fishing banks. the Army argues disposal can be safe.
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Gallagher
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Anniston
Ala
Lexington
Richard D. McCarthy
D-N.y
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Transportation
John A. Volpe
Chuckle Obstacles The Frightful Things When Eyes Leave the Goal
A reflective note on how distractions arise as fear and doubt surface when focus slips. The piece cautions readers to maintain attention on aims amid momentary nervousness and uncertainty.
Police Eye Students On Troubled CCNY Campus
CCNY reopens with police on campus after a race riot left seven white students injured. protests at Howard University, UC San Diego, Duke ROTC clashes, and Pratt Institute faculty strike over anti protest policies.
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