Truman visit to Elyria shapes 1948 county politics
Harry S Truman's stop in Elyria on October 26 1948 framed a pivotal midwestern swing amid a close presidential race. The visit boosted Democratic morale in a Republican stronghold as Sheriff Carl R Finegan remained the lone Democrat in county office and the era of party control began to shift in Lorain County.
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Truman epitaph honors a life of service and courage
In a statement from Gov John Galligan, tributes pour in for former President Harry Truman. Prominent Ohioans Cyrus Eaton and Joseph Ferguson remember a president who “got things done” and placed America’s well being first.
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Truman dies after 22 day battle with illness
Kansas City reports former president Harry S Truman, 88, died at 7:50 am CST after a 22 day fight with age and organic failure. His widow Bess Truman and family prepared for funeral and public viewings at the Truman Library.
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US resumes bombing of North Vietnam after brief halt
US bombers restart raids over North Vietnam after a 36 hour Christmas standdown. Hanoi Haiphong and other targets are cited by North Vietnamese in Paris as hit by B52s, while Saigon and White House offer no confirmation of target specifics. Da Nang base later damaged by Communist rocket attack. casualties include one US soldier and two Vietnamese civilians.
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Truman Years Remembered as a Giant in Freedom’s Cause
Lyndon B Johnson paid tribute to Harry S Truman from the LBJ Ranch in Texas calling him a 20th century giant who shaped the century’s destiny. A Truman family spokesman urged memorial donations to the Harry Truman Library Institute, Independence, as the former president fought lung congestion and heart and kidney failure before his death.
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Nixon declares a day of mourning for Truman
President Nixon ordered a national day of mourning designating Thursday to honor former President Harry S Truman. He praised Truman as one of the most courageous presidents and urged Americans to gather in places of worship to reflect on his memory and strive for peace.
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Managua weighs force to evacuate quake survivors
Officials report the Nicaraguan government might use force to evacuate reluctant survivors from Managua after a devastating earthquake. International aid ramps up as President Nixon orders full relief, with food, medical supplies, and equipment dispatched to support evacuation and shelter efforts amid mounting health and housing crises.
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Weather turns colder with snow on the way
Weather report notes colder, cloudy conditions with snow beginning this afternoon and continuing into tonight. Partial clearing and continued cold by late tonight, then partly cloudy conditions tomorrow with a high near the lower 10s. Probability of precipitation 1 percent tonight and 20 percent tomorrow. Details on page 69.
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