Burial at Texas ranch scheduled for Johnson
Washington AP reports the nation bids farewell to Lyndon B. Johnson at the Capitol and National City Christian Church. President Nixon and Lady Bird Johnson attend as luminaries and mourners fill the Rotunda and pews. Johnson’s career spans 1937 to 1963 in Congress and as vice president. Burial follows at his Texas ranch after a formal service and public viewing.
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Bobby) Baker
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U.S. Embassy morale suffers in Moscow after leadership gap
UPI reports that with no U.S. ambassador in Moscow and actions delayed from Washington, morale among American diplomats sinks. Longtime ambassador Ta D. Beam retires after 42 years, while Kissinger visits and post‑Nixon policy still keeps embassy in the background.
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South Vietnam Eyes One Vote Elections Within Six Months
President Thieu reaffirmed support for a one man, one vote election in South Vietnam within six months, with preparations to counter Communist advances. Nha urged North Vietnamese troop withdrawal and warned that peace remains fragile while asserting South Vietnam will defend territory if the Communists push. The talks touched on the Council of Reconciliation and Concord and possible meetings with the Viet Cong, with uncertainty over the electoral body and supervision.
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First steps toward Vietnam cease fire announced
WASINGTON UPI In initial moves to end the war the United States halted troop shipments to Vietnam cleared North Vietnam’s mined harbors and prepared aid for American prisoners of war. These steps begin implementing President Nixon’s cease fire plan effective 6 p.m. CST Saturday with a 60 day follow up.
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Onassis Son Dies After Amphibian Plane Crash
Alexandros Onassis, 24, died from injuries after his new amphibious plane crashed on takeoff at Athens airport. Doctors had kept him alive briefly but declared his brain destroyed and features disfigured. Aristotle Onassis said the decision to end life support was not mercy killing, noting fate and a finite life span.
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Four Americans Killed in Indochina War
UPI reports four Americans killed last week in Laos when their plane went down. Total U.S. war deaths reach 45,937 since January 1961, with combat and non hostile losses detailed. South Vietnamese casualties also listed, including missing and wounded.
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Iceland volcano destroys Vestmannaeyjar town of Vestmannaeyjar
Helgafjell volcano erupts sending lava, ash, and glowing streams across Vestmannaeyjar island. Craters widen, some 300 yards, as the island’s main fishing port and 5,400 residents evacuate. Lava reaches the Atlantic up to 800 yards, threatening the 2 mile wide rift. Government warns ongoing eruptions may devastate Iceland’s fishing industry and economy.
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