Mission in Viet Nam Ex-Jeffersefferson Athlete Helps Save Buddy
Former San Antonio athlete Maj Ralph C Dresser and Capt James R Weaver helped rescue Maj Low J Gagnon under Viet Cong fire in the Mekong Delta. Dresser, a Jefferson High School alumnus, played football with Kyle Rote and was a standout trackman. He has flown over 409 Vietnam missions and is due for reassignment to Randolph Air Force Base in November.
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Thant to Leave United Nations Turbulent Seas Cloud Storm
U N Secretary General Thant announces he will quit after a five-year term, declining a second bid. A hurricane named Faith tracks toward the open sea off Cape Hatteras as 95 aboard a Bristainia Airways jet die in a crash near the Yugoslav Alps. Rescue efforts report 22 survivors with two in serious condition. Local officials warn gale conditions extend 300 miles.
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UN chief Thant overwhelmed by crisis as bomber sets self ablaze
World reaction to events surrounding ranks of the United Nations and Southeast Asia crisis. Thant faces internal pressure over Vietnam peace efforts while a British airliner disaster, a major earthquake toll, and regional instability dominate coverage.
Ex-Governor Davis Named National Commander of Legion
John E. Davis former Republican governor of North Dakota was unanimously elected national commander of the American Legion. He succeeds Wildon James of Hampton Virginia as leader, with related details noted on Page 17.
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Forecasted mild week with partly cloudy skies
The forecast calls for partly cloudy and warm conditions through Friday with a low scattered showers and possible evening rain. Winds are southeasterly to east, with 20 percent precipitation chance through Friday. Highs near 75 and overnight lows around 60s to 70s, Wednesday's highs about 75.
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San Antonio Gains Expanded Noncash Credit Bill
Washington The House Banking Committee approved an amended bill expanding noncash credit for San Antonio civic centers and urban renewal projects. Rep Gonzalez said the measure grants at least 25 percent of noncash credit to civic centers and municipal projects, allowing San Antonio to claim about 1 million dollars for its civic center costs.
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San Antonio Bank Clearings Reach New August High
San Antonio bank clearings topped 1 billion dollars in August for the first time, totaling 1,003,470,248.30, up 12.5 percent from a year ago. Year-to-date clearings through August reached 7,954,742,520.14, an 8.5 percent rise over the prior period. Senate action on urban renewal credits drew mixed responses, with Senator Sparkman pressing for noncash credits and Senator Tower proposing a 25 percent cap for cultural centers while HUD opposed broad noncash credit requests.
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Editor Recommends 2 More From In Cold Blood Series
The piece notes Capote's In Cold Blood sequel on Page 43 while referencing ongoing features by Dr. Lester Coleman on Page 50 and a Connery interview in Tokyo on Page 51. It cites rising deaths and injuries from two wheeled vehicle accidents and mentions action by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs per Gay Pauley on Page 45.
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Today’s Index and Classifieds Web Bundle
The notice lists sections and page ranges for this issue including Amusements on pages 22 and 23, Around the Plaza on page 23, Classifieds on pages 44 and ics between pages MI7, Naetlcus on page 3, and Financial on page 30.
Korean encephalitis toll nears 400 in Korea
Seoul AP reports the encephalitis death toll in South Korea since early August approaches 400 with 30 more deaths bringing totals to 397. Health ministry also lists 1,788 cases and ongoing fatalities as officials scramble to control the outbreak.
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City's Firemen Vote to Strike Citys Firemen Vote to Strike
St Louis firefighters vote to strike after breakdown in talks with city officials. union leadership says job safety benefits and staffing levels are at stake, with possible walkout planned unless a settlement is reached within days.
San Antonio Weather Strike Tension Amid Labor Dispute
Rain chances ease as Labor Day week nears while Local 73 Firefighters show support for a wage dispute. San Antonio temperatures settle with daily highs around 90s and a 20 percent weekend rain forecast. About 1,200 firefighters vote yes 161 to 126, with six abstentions, signaling limited strike threat.
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De Gaulle Urges U S Pullout From Viet Nam
In Phnom Penh French President Charles de Gaulle demanded the United States withdraw its troops from Viet Nam as the only path to peace. He warned Washington to leave Southeast Asia or risk prolonging the war, labeling a U S delay in withdrawal as essential for any settlement. He praised Cambodia for neutrality and rejected foreign interference, stressing Indochina should be decided by the Indochinese themselves.
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