Truman Dies at 89 as Nation Mourns
President Nixon ordered a national day of mourning and half staff flags. Former President Truman died at 8 50 am EST after a long illness. Funeral planned for Thursday at 4 pm EST at the Truman Library in Independence. Washington service to follow at National Cathedral with tributes worldwide.
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Nicaragua weighs gunpoint evacuation after Managua quake
The Nicaraguan government considered using force to move reluctant survivors from ruined Managua amid a surge of health, housing, and food crises. Venezuelan and U.S. relief officials discussed a gun point evacuation to prevent epidemics as international aid faces mass burials and extensive patient evacuations.
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Aid Pours In To Quake Area
Military transport planes airlift hundreds of tons of food medical supplies and emergency equipment to Nicaragua disaster areas. Nearly 50 MAC flights from U S bases carried water purification systems mobile hospitals and personnel to Las Mercedes Managua refugees and cleanup workers.
Truman Honored as Courageous Leader in Wartime
Tributes from political allies and foes praise Harry S. Truman for courage and decisiveness when thrust into the presidency during global peril. Quotes from Nixon, Spiro Agnew, Lyndon B. Johnson, Thurmond, Gilligan, and others emphasize humility and leadership from the Missourian.
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B52 raids resume across Vietnam after Christmas pause
In Saigon and Washington reports, U S bombers and fighter bombers resumed attacks on Hanoi and Haiphong after a 36 hour Christmas halt. Air strikes also restarted across South Vietnam at dusk following a 24 hour cease fire. No explanation given for the longer North Vietnam halt or scale of renewed raids.
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Turning colder with possible light snow through the next days
The National Weather Service at Hancock Field forecasts a colder spell with a mix of snow and chilly temperatures. Tonight's low and tomorrow's high near 31 degrees precede a 60 percent tonight and 40 percent precipitation chance tomorrow.
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Truman’s down to earth charm wins reporters praise
Chicago Daily News reporter recalls meeting President Truman in 1950. The exchange in the Washington briefing room showed his plain talk and reluctance to use "no comment" except when necessary. The brief encounter left a lasting impression on a young correspondent.
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