Cambodian Commander Studies English in War-Torn Cambodia
Cambodian commander Fernandez, stationed at Kompong Speu, Cambodja, discusses learning English from records and radio to communicate with Americans. He reflects on wartime shifts, early schooling, and a career spanning service since 1947, including roles under Sihanouk and Lon Nol amid Cambodia’s conflict with Vietnamese Communists.
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Kenneth Braddick
Fernandez
Phnom Penh
Cam
Kompong Speu
Saang
Srang
Kirirom
Sihanouk
Norodom Sihai
Lon Nol
Torrain
Olympics Set For Retarded Youngsters
Chicago hosts three days of International Special Olympics with 2,500 mentally retarded youths from 47 states Canada and France competing in 190 events. Finals are Friday and Saturday with instructional sessions and a Friday banquet at the Conrad Hilton.
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Chicago
Soldier Field
Canada
France
Chicago Park District
Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation
Olympic Program, Inc
United States
Conrad Hilton
Judge Orders Repair Rules In School Suit
U S District Judge Woodrow Sealsallowed limited temporary repairs to hurricane damaged Corpus Christi schools while permanent work requires court approval. Beach School cannot be rebuilt. repairs at South Gate Austin and Savage will be standing portions only. Plaintiffs plan an integration proposal next week and a hearing will be held in Corpus Christi.
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Seals
Corpus Christi
Tennessee
Fears Rise Over Diphtheria Epidemic As Schools Near
In San Antonio AP reports six new diphtheria cases raising totals since Aug 1 to 17 and since year start to 47. Two children have died. Dr Marthalyn Green warns of a powder keg as school begins. Immunization uptake grows with extra clinic staff and district cooperation urged. Cases confined to San Antonio, Edgewood and Harlandale districts.
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San Antonio
Marthalyn Green
San Antonio Metropolitan
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