Nixon orders national mourning for Truman in 1972
President Nixon declared December 28 a national day of mourning for former President Harry S Truman. He praised Truman as courageous and pivotal in postwar policy, citing the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, and Korea, and noted a condolence message from Nixon to Mrs. Truman. Nixon planned to attend services in Independence with dignitaries.
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Johnson lauds Truman as a history changing figure
LBJ said Truman shaped history and led during turbulent times. He recalled Truman’s vision behind health care education and rights programs later enacted into law. Johnson praised his friendship and noted Truman offered support after the presidency.
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Christmas Dinner Comes Through Tube in New Jersey Case
Rockaway New Jersey family recounts Jan Ann Westerink receiving an intestinal pump after doctors found a blockage at the Medical College of Virginia. She now eats small amounts and uses a compact pump to filter fluids costing 40 dollars daily, about 280 dollars weekly, with plans to return to school after a January checkup. The family hopes for government or welfare support.
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Leadership posts in Congress may remain the same this year
In Congress leadership appears stable with vacancies from death and defeat. House speakers prospects center on Carl Albert facing John Conyers Jr while Tip O Neill is favored to win the contest for Democrats. Senate leaders Mansfield Byrd and Scott seem likely to retain roles amid possible moves by Baker Tower Taft.
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Michigan
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Arizona
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Alaska
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Tennessee
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John G. Tower
Texas
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Ohio
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Gordon Allott
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Edward W. Brooks
Wallace F. Bennett
Utah
Norris Cotton
New Hampshire
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Christmas Gifts Reach 500 Indian Families
At the Inter Tribal Friendship House CeCe Marin, director, said private organizations, food and toy stores, and individuals donated baskets of fruit and nuts, stockings of candy, and bags of toys to 500 families.
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Snow Dance Practice and Yearbook Rush at Monticola
Brad Pullmen reports the sophomore class practiced a Snow Dance with twenty girls while Steve Gill led the chant. Multi-Occupations classes covered shoplifting laws in various states taught by Mr. James Stebbins. The Monticola staff hurried to finish the yearbook before Christmas vacation, completing twenty pages of senior pictures aims and activities.
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