Almanac Today August 20 1968 Highlights
Almanac notes the calendar date August 20 1968 as the 283rd day of the year with 182 remaining. It lists celestial positions and a few historical notes including Leon Trotsky's assassination, the UN building move, and the US order to mine a submarine, plus a city thought from Will Wagers.
Canadian Scientist Reignites Continental Drift Debate
Toronto geophysicist Dr. Wilson, head of the Institute of Earth Sciences, argues for continental drift linking Africa Europe Asia and the Americas. He cites fossil and geological clues and notes support from some scientists while others doubt the revolutionary idea.
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Reds Deny Indian Claim On Chinese Troop Buildup
The Red China foreign ministry rejected India's assertion of a Chinese army buildup along the Himalayan border. A spokesperson cited by the New China News Agency said China had not increased forces, countering Prime Minister Nehru's charges of renewed troop deployment near Tibet and along the frontier.
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