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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1966
Page
1
Tass said Luna 9 had nearly fulfilled its mission as radio contact faded after two hours of transmissions. Earlier reports noted continued data reception and that power limits constrained further images from the Moon.
A heavy tractor trailer overturned onto a car near San Manuel Texas killing Orel Clyde Richardson 46 Charles Mac Walker 63 and John Dan Smith 33. The driver Ricardo Omera Leal 33 of Mission was hospitalized in undetermined condition. The crash prompted Patrol reports and ongoing inquiries into the load and safety conditions.
U.S. air operations against North Vietnam are expected to be heavier than Korea with February sorties already set to rise. Spokesmen say the total tonnage will exceed Korea era levels, while health insurance plans note coverage for seniors remains available.
The Republican Party holds its second national research conference in Chicago for three days starting Thursday at the O’Hare Inn. Chairman Ray C Bliss says the closed meeting revisits patterns from Kansas City in November to guide 1966 and 1968 elections and to assess Medicare integration with private insurance.
Ruth Montgomery reports that about 7.5 million eligible elderly Americans have not enrolled in the new Medicare plan as March 31 deadline approaches. Door-to-door canvassing seeks to correct misconceptions while outlining Plan A and Plan B benefits, costs, and coverage details. The piece emphasizes the 80 percent coverage after a $50 deductible and urges enrollment before July with employer matching.
Jorries Furniture stores in San Antonio were chosen to sponsor the Mrs America event with Georgia Lomax as Pageant Chairman. Local married homemakers can pick up an entry blank at Jorries, mail it to 131 San Pedro, and await the Qualification Record Questionnaire.
Mrs Lomax invites inquiries about a contest and provides contact at Jorrie's downtown 131 San Pedro and CAT 7191. Residents are urged to obtain an official entry blank and ask questions about the contest details.
Executive Director Leal Schurman announced the local EODC received a February extension for reorganization. The extension comes from the Regional Office of Economic Opportunity in Austin to draft the final proposal and bylaw amendment and to schedule a board meeting between February 17 and February 23.
Cyrus Magnusson former Minnesota insurance chief indicted on seven federal counts in a case tied to American Allied collapse. He asks state officials and insurers to back a defense fund while alleging federal overreach into state insurance regulation. He notes contributions nationwide and seeks support from sympathetic figures in major cities.
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