Russians recover unmanned moonship and boost space race
The Zong V spacecraft splashed down in the Indian Ocean after circling the moon, prompting forecasts of a manned lunar flight by the Soviet Union. British and American space officials called the feat a major shift in balance, with Western experts unsure of U.S. pace. The mission could yield close moon photography and signals a near-term Soviet round-the-moon attempt.
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U.S
Russia
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Bochum Institute For Satellites and Space Exploration
U.S.S.R
Institute
Heinz Kaminsky
Zong-V
Cardinal's policies spark Washington RC walkout
About 200 Catholics walked out of St Matthew's Cathedral during Mass as Cardinal Patrick O'Boyle urged obedience to Pope Paul VI's ban on artificial birth control. The protest followed dissident priests challenging the cardinal's interpretation and spread to other churches as lay groups backed the dissent.
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Washington
Trudeau says Canada not considering a republic
Prime Minister Trudeau stated the government has never considered Canadian republicanism as a topic for debate and will respect existing institutions until Canadians seek change. He rejected Diefenbaker’s attribution of anti Queen remarks and noted constitutional talks remain private with briefs from provinces submitted in confidence. Opposition figures warned of leaks.
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Hijackings From Colombia Land Planes in Cuba Within Hours
Two Colombian airliners took off an hour apart from the same Colombian airport and were hijacked to Cuba with 139 aboard. A Boeing 727 delivered 72 passengers plus six crew to Camaguey while a DC-4 carried 57 passengers and four crew to Santiago de Cuba. Both hijackers were believed Colombian and asylum was granted in Cuba. The incident follows Cuba’s stance at ICAO and hints at a crackdown in Colombia on Cuban sympathizers.
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World Action
Housing starts rise 8.5 percent in August Canada
CMHC reports 14 471 housing starts in August up 8.5 percent from last year pushing the seasonally adjusted annual rate to 187 700. Apartment construction leads the gain with nearly 38 percent, while single detached homes fall 23.6 percent.
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National Housing Act
Russians Circling NATO Armada In Silver Tower Exercise
A Soviet destroyer nearly collided with HMCS Bonaventure as about 15 Soviet surface ships shadow the NATO force of over 100 warships maneuvering toward Norway during Exercise Silver Tower. A larger Ivan-class destroyer pressed close to the Canadian carrier while two other Russian ships observed from nearby, with friendly radio chatter ignored by policy.
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Atlantic
Bonaventure
NATO
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Harry A. Porter
Canada
Voyager Inn Fire Evacuates 150 Guests in Banff
More than 150 guests were evacuated after a fire damaged the Voyager Inn in Banff. The blaze started in the kitchen and spread via air ducts to second floor banquet rooms. No injuries reported.
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Biafrans Prepare Last Stand at Umuahia Gap
In Owerri area reports say Biafran forces brace for a final defense as federal troops close in on Umuahia. A federal spokesman cited halted assault plans while repairs and bridge rebuilding slow the advance. Biafran lines in a 3000 square mile triangle exhibit renewed mortar fire and mobilization orders.
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Nigeria
Umuahia
Aba
Weekend accidents kill 68 persons across Canada
A Canadian Press count from Friday evening to Sunday night shows 68 weekend deaths nationwide. Ontario led with 24 fatalities including 19 traffic deaths and a cottage fire victim, while Quebec had 19 deaths, mostly on roads. British Columbia reported nine deaths, Alberta five in traffic, and Nova Scotia four highway deaths plus one drowning.
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Withdrawal hopes rise as Czechoslovakia reports troop pullback
Prague reports Premier Cernik said withdrawal of Soviet bloc troops will begin in days with most leaving and some remaining. No definite signs of partial pullback yet. Movements observed in southern Bohemia and at Prague airport.
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