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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1966

Page

3

Mansfield Sees Peace Hopes In Vietnam Talks

Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield voiced a glimmer of hope that Soviet leaders may move toward negotiations to end the Vietnam War. He credited British Prime Minister Harold Wilson for explaining the U S position to the Russians in Moscow and said Wilson’s recent visit produced less gloom than expected. Mansfield, a White House luncheon guest during Wilson's Washington trip, called Wilson's effort helpful.

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Doctor says rhythm method poor birth control system

A Catholic psychiatrist from the Catholic University of America reports findings from 2000 rhythm method users indicating the method is ineffective and causes serious psychological harm and marital frustration. The preliminary study notes abstinence during fertile periods deprives conjugal acts during desire, prompting psychic distress and discord in many couples.

New “York John R. Cavanagh Theoropy ‘School Catholic University of America Cavanagh Commission Pachad de Manl Cavenagh Dyer

Houdini’s Cape Artist Discharged From Army Service

A 5 foot 11 inch, 150 pound former soldier tied with iron chains reportedly performed a death defying escape using a cement weighed trunk. Ron Fabie of Milwaukee, a Vietnam veteran, surfaced after 27 seconds in water to reveal the escape. The Army discharged him in February after a year of service.

At- Cape Ron Fabie Milwaukee Aloads Viet Nam Harry Houdini

Senate set to hear constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayers

Senate hearings begin on Dirksen proposed amendment to permit voluntary prayers in public schools. Bayh subcommittee plans eight days of sessions. witnesses include law professors and church leaders amid court decisions sparking nationwide protests. Dirksen aims to clear Supreme Court interpretation and seek two thirds approval in Senate and three fourths nationwide.

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John F Kennedy Jr gives sea shell gift at aunt's wedding

In Newport at Janet Auchincloss Rutherford and Lewis L. Rittenhouse wedding, John F Kennedy Jr. appears lively as he gifts a sea shell from his storehouse. The crowd scene outside the Auchincloss estate mirrors a royal-sized reception with 2000 attendees and chaotic church exit, with spectators grabbing flowers and fabric.

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Fire Station Replaces Armory in Jackson

City officials announce a new 280000 dollar fire station rising on the site of Jackson National Guard armory destroyed by fire last year.

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Apollo Ship Due at Cape Kennedy

Cape Kennedy expected to receive the first of five Apollo Armada tracking ships, the Vanguard, as part of a moon mission fleet. The vessel will join others in December to carry unified S-band communications and support manned lunar flights and unmanned NASA and Defense launches.

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Burglars Hold Up North Miami Beach Store For 100000

In a three hour raid Sunday two armed men and a woman lookout robbed a North Miami Beach department store of about 100000 in cash and gems. A watchman bruised and bound by the trio described their methodical lock openings and the use of walkie talkies to monitor police, with the lookout signaling danger by hushed warnings. The robbers apparently rehearsed the tactic in public the day before.

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Crying Acacia Tree Draws Crowds In Rio Grande Valley

Farmer Sam Morse reports a weeping acacia in his yard near Los Fresnos that has produced water nightly for weeks. Neighbors and visitors, numbering in the thousands, come to see the tree and some claim water from its sap has cured paralysis in a passerby.

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Colonies Office Ends as Duties Move to New Division

The British Colonial Office closes at midnight, transferring functions to the Dependent Territories Division under the Commonwealth secretary. Six Caribbean territories seek association status toward potential independence, while Swaziland, Mauritius, and British Honduras move toward independence. Bechuanaland, Basutoland, and Barbados have announced independence dates. Eighteen territories remain, including Gibraltar and Hong Kong, with future questions about status.

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Manila Faces More Quakes From Taal Eruptions

Manila residents were urged to prepare as Taal volcano near Manila enters its 27th day of eruption 45 miles south of the city. A volcanology commission spokesman warned the activity may trigger earthquakes of moderately strong to strong intensity impacting about five million people.

Manila The Volcanology Commission

San Antonio Texas Publication and Subscription Rates

Fragmented OCR shows rates by carrier for daily and Sunday editions in San Antonio and Texas towns. Mentions "subscription rates by mail" and Associated Press branding with partial pricing details.

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