13 Sep 1968
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1968
Page
1
New York UPI broadcast notes William Talman, known for Perry Mason, died of lung cancer and left a taped urging against smoking. ACS said he smoked heavily and chose to help reduce cancer for his six children. He warned that stopping smoking matters to spare loved ones.
Reports say shelling and artillery fire erupted along the Suez Canal area with clashes reported near Ballah and Qantara. The conflict, described as the fiercest since prior fighting, left at least 32 dead and prompted Egypt to mobilize troops along lines near the canal.
Premier Oldrich Covnik urged Parliament to accept Soviet dictates after three weeks of invasion. Cairo and London reports cited Egypt pressing for a military solution to the Middle East crisis. A London study estimated Soviet arms support to Egypt including missiles fighters and bombers amid ongoing clashes and civilian losses.
Federal officials said warrants would be issued in Abilene Texas for 13 people tied to a $50 million church bond fraud scheme. Among the defendants are two prominent Texas clergymen and a former Texas securities official. the case centers on bonds used to fund church buildings and other properties with fraudulent statements.
A truck crashed into a pillar of Wuppertals unique suspended railway bridge causing a section to collapse. No injuries reported though the citys famous rail system has a long accident-free record besides wartime damage. UPI photograph.
In Chicago a hospital episode ends with De Stefano, 53, an assistant state's attorney, allegedly directing a crime syndicate loan operation from the hospital. Police and deputies report uproar over charges involving Delwine and catered food in hospital quarters. Stefano faces potential return to jail as authorities pursue perjury and racketeering links.
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