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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1966

Page

2

North Korea Breaks With China and Soviet Ties

North Korea denounces foreign influence in its revolutionary line while asserting independence from both China and the Soviet Union. Rodong Shinmoon cites a policy of joint anti imperialist action with the United States as the focus, marking a shift toward self reliance and a purge of factionalists amid cooled Moscow Peking relations.

Rodong Rann Tokyo North Korea United Front Shinmoon Rodong Shinmoon United States Paraye Wicana Guil Moscow Peking Rgle Pyong

Federal road building may need tax rise to fund interstates

Washington reports federal gasoline and road use taxes may be raised to help complete the 41,000 mile Interstate system currently a year behind schedule. The issue was disclosed by officials in Washington as part of finance and infrastructure discussions.

Washington UPS Tha Wanca Thiendas

Helicopter Rescues Greek Seaman as Soviet China Tensions Rise

In Astoria, a coast guard helicopter rescued a Greek seaman amid rising Cold War tensions. North Korean statements urge fracture of the system while Romania eyes independence. The piece notes debates over the U S highway trust fund and diesel tax hikes to fund infrastructure, with Johnson proposing higher diesel taxes and the House approving $8.9 billion for the road system now totaling $51.2 billion, with 90 percent federally funded.

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American Ties For Chess Lead

SANTA MONICA Calif UPI United States challenger Bobby Fischer pulled into a tie for the lead in the Piatigorsky Cup International Chess Tournament by defeating Miguel Najdorf to reach 10-6. Boris Spassky also stood even with a draw in 30 moves against Borislav Ivkov as round 16 ended.

Santa Monica Calif UPI United States Bobby’ Fischer Fischer Miguel Najdorf Argentina Boris Spassky Russia Spassky Borislav Ivkov Yugoslavia

Altitude Gemini Plans Drawn By Cape Kennedy

The National Aeronautics Administration outlines a Gemini mission tied to Atlas booster launches. Astronauts Conrad and Gordon will attempt a first orbit rendezvous with an Agena target, reaching about 862 miles high in a 71 hour flight, launching from Cape Kennedy. The bold plan aims to double prior Gemini altitude and demonstrate in space docking.

Cape Kennedy Aps Gemini Charles National Aeronautics ATLAS Booster Conrad Richard Gordon

Missing Hikers Reach Indian Trading Post in Arizona

A group of 15 or 16 hikers from the Rocky Mountain School near Carbondale Colorado reached Rainbow Lodge near Lake Powell after spending a day in rugged Navajo Canyon. They had separated from a larger group, faced exposure and hunger, and were aided by food and water drops from aircraft. An Indian ranger planned to extract them by horseback.

Page, Ariz Arizona-Utah Rainbow Lodge Lake Powell Rocky Mountain School Carbondale Colo Nogel Peacock Rainbow Bridge Peacock Navajo Mountain Arizona-Utah ‘State Line Navajo Reservation

Military Medicare Sent Back to House

The Senate approves a military medicare plan and sends it to the House. The measure expands health and hospitalization benefits for spouses and children of active duty servicemen, families of retired or deceased servicemen, and retired personnel including reserves, with initial cost estimates of 151 million annually. The House version totals 323 million, with differences likely resolved in conference.

Washington UPJ Anjc House Senate Armed Services Reserve Corps

Sherlockians Endorse Local Political Candidate

The Baltimore Baker Street Irregulars chapter endorsed State's Attorney Charles E. Moylan for renomination, breaking its tradition of neutrality. Moylan praised the unusual support and noted some cases pale beside the master's triumphs, adding the endorsement may hold qualitative value for a true Sherlockian.

Baltimore, Md Baltimore Baker Street Irregulars Sherlock Holmes Charles ‘E. Moylan Moylan

Bank of England notes spill in Leeds bank truck crash

In Leeds England a truck delivering 11.2 million dollars in banknotes overturned, scattering 53 boxes on the pavement. Police cordoned off the scene and recovered the boxes, delivering the money safely to the Bank of England.

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