Truman Dead at 88 a Nation Mourns Its 33rd President
Harry S. Truman died at 7 50 a m CST at Research Hospital after a struggle with cardiovascular failures. President Nixon ordered a national day of mourning and flags flown at half staff for 30 days while tributes from Lyndon B Johnson and U S senators poured in. Truman's funeral was planned for Thursday at the Harry S Truman Memorial Library in Independence with his wife Bess and daughter at his side.
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Nixon Proclaims Day of Mourning for Truman
President Nixon declares Thursday a national day of mourning for former President Harry S. Truman and orders half staff flags for 30 days. He urges Americans to assemble in worship places to pay homage to Truman's memory.
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Truman Honored Worldwide For Decisive Leadership
Allies and rivals alike praised Harry S. Truman for his courage decisive leadership and plainness from Independence to the White House The nation paid tribute with quotes from Nixon Agnew Johnson Thurmond Jackson Hechler Spottswood and Daniels as markets paused in memory and Roswell and Vicinity noted a mild day with clear night skies.
Truman Dies at 88 After Illness at Kansas City Hospital
Former President Harry S. Truman, age 88, died at 6:50 a.m. today at Research Hospital and Medical Center in Kansas City. Tributes flowed from state and world leaders for the 33rd U.S. president, whose wartime decision included dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki leading to Japan's surrender.
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Roswell Air Center to Tighten Security Regulations
Roswell Industrial Air Center will add FAA mandated security including 30 minute pre landing and post takeoff guard presence. The city anticipates a 13 000 annual cost funded from the general fund as six daily flights continue. Guards will search checked and hand luggage per new FAA rules.
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New Mexico Road Toll So Far This Year
The article reports a road toll total for New Mexico up to the current date this year, comparing it with last year’s figure at the same point. It notes 552 fatalities to date this year versus 53 at the corresponding date last year.
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Christmas vigil grim for youth in Florida flood story
In Vero Beach Florida 10 year old Cesar Abella son of Nicaragua's finance minister endures a tense Christmas awaiting word on his parents and sister after Managua's devastation. He stayed glued to radio and TV hoping for news while a packed home scene faded behind his worry. Cesar arrived Nov 27 and planned to leave next month. His sister Mayleeng remains with relatives in San Francisco.
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Pacific freighter Pacrover sinks in Pacific with 30 missing
Search for 30 Korean seamen missing since Sunday continues off the Oregon coast after the 570-foot Pacrover listed 1,100 miles offshore. Wreckage including four overturned lifeboats and an oil slick was found but no signs of life reported by the Coast Guard.
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Gas import pact delayed as U.S. reviews need and costs
The $40 billion, 25 year Soviet natural gas pact will be pushed to spring as the Nixon administration evaluates necessity. The Washington Post cites high officials noting doubts about gas reserves, testing access, and the high cost of Soviet gas versus U.S. prices. Six U.S. companies planned pipelines from Siberia to Murmansk and to the Pacific Coast.
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Nixon silence on North Vietnam bombings during peace signal wait
The Florida White House stayed silent on resuming bombings against North Vietnam after Nixon awaited a peace signal from Hanoi. A 36 hour holiday pause ended and a 12 hour extension to the North strikes followed an hour to hour basis as talks stalled in Paris.
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Winners in 1972 Jaycee Home Lighting Contest Announced
Jim Clark announces the top three homes in the 1972 Jaycee Home Lighting Contest from 22 entrants. First place goes to the Erwin Staeden residence at 811 West 8th, second to Rue O Head at 605 West Church, and third to Andrew H Scott at 1109 West Gayle.
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