Young Fischer Faces a Question of Mellowing
New York AP reports on Robert James Fischer, 23, as he defends his status as America’s top chess player amid lingering reputations as enfant terrible. The piece notes his recent losses, quiet demeanor, and ongoing challenge of beating Soviet champions to prove world dominance. It also contrasts earnings, with Fischer relying on prizes and writings while rivals work other jobs.
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Bobby Fischer
Sammy Reshevsky
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Robert James Fischer
Sullex
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Soviet Union
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Nicholas Rossolime
New York City
Priest Kidnapped Or Abducted In Rome Mystery
Rome police report no trace of Spanish diplomat priest Msgr Marcos Ussia at local hospitals two days after his disappearance. Investigators previously considered collapse or amnesia but ruled them out and now suspect political kidnapping by foes of Franco regime or church policy critics in Spain.
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Marcos Ussia
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Pope Paul VI Prays for Workers on May Day in Vatican
Pope Paul VI offered prayers for workers worldwide during his May Day blessing in St Peter’s Square. He urged laborers’ aspirations for social justice be realized within the common good of all.
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Paul VI
Workers of the World
St. Peter’s Square
Johnson-Size Fight Brews In Texas
AUSTIN AP Texas voters see a political brawl shaping the state Democratic party as Gov. John Connally clashes with U.S. Sen. Ralph Yarborough over leadership and strategy. The May 7 precinct conventions select delegates to county gatherings and the Sept. 20 state convention that will set Texas role in the 1968 presidential race.
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Ralph
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Robert Kennedy
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John Tower
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Ronnie Dugger
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Republican Tower
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Class Reunions At Lisbon School
Lisbon School hosts class reunions for the 1946 and 1936 groups during homecoming. Plans are led by Mrs. Jonathan L Ifert and Albert Ross for the 1946 event, with George M. Dorsey of Silver Spring as president and Mrs. William Johnson chairing the 1956 gathering. A crab cake and ham dinner will be served family style from 3 to 8 pm in special rooms, with a softball game between boys and girls and a bazaar featuring more than 1,300 sale items in the auditorium all day.
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Jonathan L. Ifert
Albert Ross
George M. Dorsey
Silver Spring
William Johnson
Aliwyn Campbell
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