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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1966

Page

2

Astronauts Break Link to Agena

Astronauts continue tasks during the historic linkage with Agena on the Gemini 12 mission. Aldrin prepares another stand up picture session as control reports tether complications and slight roll from two failing maneuvering thrusters. The French connection aids science by filming exhaust trails from Hammaguir Algeria as researchers seek high altitude wind clues.

Africa Hammaguir Algeria AU Bat Am Aldrin

Empty Hearse Parade Protests Cemetery Policy in Philadelphia

About 500 veterans in 100 cars staged a three hour procession down Broad Street ending at the Navy Yard to protest federal limits on expanding national cemeteries. Pentagon officials said space is expanding and no veteran is denied burial in government cemeteries.

Philadelphia Broad St Philadelphia Navy Yard Washington Pentagon American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars John B. Gapilolo Eastern Pennsylvania VFW Thomas Cammarta Capitolo Arlington National Cemetery

Government plan offers five percent certificate interest

Washington report says the administration may pay savers five percent interest on a new government certificate, despite objections from the savings and loan industry. Rex G. Baler and E. C. Sherbourne of the National League of Insured Savings Associations will meet to discuss. Officials say a high treasury rate may be needed to attract 1 to 2 billion dollars in extra savings.

Washington iWashing Lot Post Savings and Loan Rex. G. Baler Houston Tex National League of Insured Savings Associations E. C. Sherbourne Elizabeth N.J Post Pos Savings and Loan Associations Treasury

Harriman Sees Brighter View On Savings Bonds

Washington officials report details of a new savings bond certificate will be announced. Roving Ambassador W Averell Harriman said Sunday the 1967 savings bond campaign looks a bit better as talks progress on Viet Nam but a final settlement of the war is not yet near.

Washington W. Aversoon Bell Harriman Paign Viet Nam United States

Peru Votes Counted In Turbulent Regional Elections

Early returns show pro European and Asian government candidates gaining in Peru as observers note shifting alliances. A television panel cites fragmented results with potential gains for Acción Popular and Christian Democrats while international tensions influence local politics and possible end to hostilities looms.

Harriman Lima Peru Coun Peking Hanoi Russia Fernando Elbanie lAccion Popular Party Agena Christian Democrats Nam

Israel Attacks Jordan In Large Scale Raid

Israel launches a major retaliatory raid in Jordan near Samu, with brigade strength, killing three Israeli troops and an army commander and wounding six. Israel cites sabotage forays. Premier Eshkol calls it a warning raid while condemning earlier Syrian-linked outrages. U.N. Ambassador Goldberg and others condemn the events in the region.

Israel New York Arthur J. Goldberg U.S T the United Nations Levi Eshkol Ok Ex Security Council of the United Nations Syria Jerusalem Dead Sea Samu Jordan

Viet Cong Chief Sees U S Withdrawal From Vietnam

Nguyen Huu Tho, Viet Cong leader, told an Australian newsman in an interview published by Red Star that the United States will quit Vietnam. He claimed the VC can defeat elite American units and are determined to force a U S withdrawal while maintaining morale and initiative.

Moscow Nguyen Huw Tho United States Viet Nam William Burchett South Viet Nam Krasnaya Zvezda Red Star Defense Ministry Neuyen Huu Thy Neuyen’Huu Tho

Teen Admits Killing Own Family in North Carolina

In Windsor North Carolina a 14 year old boy Roger Barnard Lee of Woodville Bertie County was arrested and charged with three counts of murder for the fatal shootings of his father Willie McCoys 51 his mother Essie Mae Lee 41 and baby sister last May 28 Authorities said the teen who had been living in New York City confessed to the shootings in the presence of his family after being advised of his rights ruling the case murder death by his own action.

Windsor N.C Roger Barnard Lee Woodville Bertie County North Carolina Daniels Lee New York City Essie Mae Lee Willie McCoys

Mother and Son Die in California Desert Crash

Mrs Roberta Brock 30 of Orange Park Florida and her 7 year old son Kevin died Sunday after a collision on U S Highway 66 in the California desert. Police say the crash occurred as the family traveled through Needles. The father, listed as husband, survived with injuries. The crash investigation is ongoing.

Needles UPI Roberta Brock Orangee Fla Kevin California

Why Cant You Control Your Memory

A Chicago publisher claims a simple method to gain a powerful memory that boosts business and social standing. It promises accurate recall of all you see hear or read and offers a free book Adventures in Memory mailed to readers who request it from Memory Studies at 833 Diversey Parkway Dept. 195 Chicago Illinois 60614.

Chicago Cports Acu Diversey Parkway Dept. 19S

Arabs Hold 2 to 1 Edge in Troops

A 1960s analysis notes Arab armed forces outnumber Israel nearly two to one while Israelis often hold a higher man for man combat effectiveness. Since 1948, armistice paused major fighting but Arabs gained sophisticated weapons, many from the Soviet Union, with improved upkeep and operation reported by experts.

Israel Soviet Union Britain Institute of Strategic Studies Middle East Sinai Egypt Syria Iraq Jordan Lebanon Saudi Arabia

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