Intel 11, Newspaper Article: Death of Pres. Grace

33rd PRESIDENT OF THE UNITETED STATES NOAH GRACE DEAD 25-Dec-51

By Steven Vanshyke

''DENVER - Three-term President of the United State Noah Grace - architect of America's defense against perhaps the worst plague in modern history - died suddenly of an undisclosed illness on Christmas Eve in the nation's makeshift Capitol. Government officials scrambled frantically to explain the news in a hastily called press conference at the Denver Federal Center.''

''Details surrounding President Grace's death remain scant at press time. Meanwhile, a ravaged nation mourns, turning to Vice President Harvey McCullen with frightened eyes.''

''"At approximately 8:10 p.m., Noah Grace, 33rd President of the United States...patriot, husband and father, joined an elite brotherhood of great Americans watching over us all," said the acting President in a brief television announcement. Vice President McCullen, who will be sworn into office tomorrow at noon inside the Federal Center, was visibly shaken but spoke confidently. "We've lost not only an exceptional leader...a visionary...but one of the truly great men of our time. However, this country is built not upon singular greatness, but upon the collective strength and determination of the 130 million who proudly call ourselves Americans. President Grace will forever be in our hearts, and his spirit shall continue to give us the strength to persevere during these challenging times."''

''Following Vice President McCullen's announcement, government officials refused to answer questions about the circumstances surrounding President Grace's death. Cause, length and type of illness - even burial plans- are being withheld behind the familiar thick was of Presidential privilege. Requests for medical transcripts from President Grace's recent annual physical were rejected under the auspices of the Executive Protection Act of 1950. However, it was believed by many Grace insiders that the President was in fine physical and mental condition, validated almost daily by his will-publicized morning fitness regimen.''

''Amidst the confusion and sadness brought on by President Grace's death, skepticism abounds regarding the official explanation for the events surrounding it. Vice President McCullen flatly denied conflicting reports of the President's whereabouts at the time of death. Undisclosed sources close to the Grace Administration have questioned whether illness is a cover-up of more sinister and far-reaching proportions. When the acting President was confronted with allegations involving projects code-named "Daedalus" and "Abraham," he spoke sharply.''

''"Outlandish accusations and conspiracy theories are natural occurrences during difficult moments," Vice President McCullen intoned. "That said, I will not dishonor President Grace by paying heed to thoughtless rumor, hysteria and speculation."''