Eisenhower Dies After Long Heroic Struggle at 78
Washington AP reports Dwight D. Eisenhower, World War II commander, former U.S. president, died at Walter Reed Army Hospital at 12:25 p.m. EST after a long battle with heart disease and complications from surgery and pneumonia. President Nixon and Lyndon Johnson were notified, with Mamie Eisenhower nearby.
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North Vietnamese Ambush U S Convoy For Second Time
In a northwest Saigon area clash the U S convoy repelled another North Vietnamese ambush with Sheridan light tanks armored carriers and air support. Four American tankers were wounded two seriously. Vietnamese casualties included 46 killed with three Americans. Timber and terrain aided firefights as Beehive rocket rounds unleashed mass shrapnel.
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Republicans Back Reagan Tax Cut Amid Democratic Boycott
Gov. Reagan pushes a 100 million dollar personal income tax reduction with 15 of 20 Senate Republicans and 30 Assembly Republicans signing on. Democrats in both houses oppose the measure and Moscone and Unruh back rival plans. Reagan cites a 247 million surplus and cites school aid increases while tax reform work continues.
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For Rent 80 Acres Irrigated Pasture and Home
For Rent 80 acres of irrigated pasture with a 3 bedroom home, barn, and outbuildings. All underground irrigation capable of row crops. Location south of Orland on road 25 East five miles between S and U.
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Eisenhower’s Life Shaped by Plainspoken Strength and Service
From West Point to the White House Dwight D Eisenhower's public career spanned roles as soldier commander and president. His popular appeal rested on a plainspoken persona and a unifying message of peace and national strength amid a demanding political era.
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Apprentices Compete Tomorrow For Carpentry Honors
Young men in the fourth year of a four year carpentry program will compete tomorrow morning at the parking lot behind the Antelope Wentz Market in Red Bluff for prizes and the title of outstanding carpenter apprentice in the Golden Empire District Council. The manipulative contest starts at 10 00 A M with contestants building assigned projects as the public watches.
Nixon declares national day of mourning for Eisenhower
President Nixon announced Eisenhower death and proclaimed a 30 day national day of mourning. He ordered flags at half staff on White House, U.S. buildings, vessels and facilities worldwide.
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Eisenhower Funeral Plans Outline Three Day State Tribute
The article describes General Dwight D. Eisenhower's forthcoming three day state funeral. He will lie in state at the Capitol, then proceed via a caisson to the Rotunda for 24 hours of public viewing, followed by services at Washington Cathedral and burial in Abilene Kansas. A final salute by the U S government precedes his interment. The plan, drafted in 1966, calls for a grand procession with military honors and 21 gun salutes.
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Weather forecast with mild temperatures through Saturday
A few high clouds and warm fall weather through Saturday. Light northerly winds mornings and evenings, light southerly winds afternoons. High today 77, low 48. high Saturday 75. River levels at Lake Red Bluff 14.7 ft, Bend Bridge 20.7 ft, Woodson Bridge 169.4 ft above mean sea level. Last 24 hours precipitation none. season to date 29:07. Sunrise 5 58, sunset 6 30 PST.
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