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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1963

Page

7

Closed sessions reveal questions on Soviet space failures

In a closed session Acting Chairman Olin Tedgue of the Howe Manned Space Flight subcommittee disclosed that three American astronauts were questioned about Russian space failures. Cmdr Alan B. Shepard Jay Donald Slayton Jamies A. AED INTE indicated they lacked full info on those matters. The panel pressed for CIA briefings on Soviet achievements and said public understanding requires access to space activity details. NORAD had earlier removed moon watch stations from tracking assignments.

Russ Lee Ferrerction N. Y. Journal-Amer Hearst New York Moss D-Calif Informa House Arthur Sylvester Public Information Defense Department Syestér Olin’ Tedgue D-Tex Howe Manned Space America Astrodauts Cmdr Alan’ B. Shepherd Jay Donald Deke Slayton Apt Jamies Space’ Subcommittee CIA Ridge Mass Jan Ralfch Ralff NORAD U. S

Texas Pentagon construction funds cut by House panel

The House Armed Services Committee reduced Texas projects including Randolph Air Force Base Kelly Field and Fort Sam Houston. Randolph saw a major cut from 3.562 million requested to 1.473 million. Kelly was cut 99 thousand from 4.444 million and Fort Sam Houston lost 1 thousand of 217 thousand. Overall Texas cuts total 3.25 million.

House Armed Services’Committee Pentagon Randolph Kelly Air Force Bases Ft. Sam Houston Washington Texas

Seal Survives Niagara Plunge At Falls

A 100 pound seal named Jeff survived a plunge over Niagara Falls after being swept into the Niagara River. Investigators and police noted the animal swam through the whirlpool and was later observed near Niagara Falls Ontario. Authorities described the episode as a notable wildlife incident with radio updates and community interest.

Niagara Youngstown N.Y Niagara River Niagara ‘Falls Kapes Sam Riklin Petric

Government of Traq Foils Plot

Baghdad radio reported the government foiled a coup attempt by suspected tripartite elements to overthrow the regime. The National Progressive Council said conspirators had no role in the revolution but did not name them. Telegrams of support urged Premier Bakr to strike hard against the plotters.

Radio Baghdad National Politionary Council Abdel Karim Kasesem Baghdad Radio Neiws Ahmed Hassan Bakr

Barbecued Beef and Sausage Plates Benefit Picnic

City ad notes barbecue beef and German sausage plates served 11 30 a m to 3 pm and 5 to 7 pm on Sunday May 26 at Chamache Park. Price 98 cents plus 7 cents tax benefiting Harmonia Lodge No 1 Hermann. Also advertises lawn service tree trimming pruning and spraying experts in the Business and Service Directory.

Gildemeister Camanche Park Harmonia Lodge No Hermann Jons Business & Service Directory

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