44th Division SDN reunion set for Aug in Fort Worth Blackstone
The SDN Column notes the 44th annual reunion of the 36th Division to be held Aug 29-31 at the Blackstone Hotel in Fort Worth. The 44th unit, the T Patches, includes Texas Guardsmen who served in World Wars I and II and plans expect attendees from all states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
36Th Division Association
Blackstone Hotel
Fort Worth
Texas
Lone Star State
Meuse-Argonne
Salerno
Union
Today in History Highlights in Brief
This August 13 entry notes key historical events from 1898 Manila surrender to American forces to 1961 East German border closure. It also recalls 1521 Mexico City fall, 1848 Los Angeles flag raised, 1868 Peru Ecuador quake, 1937 Shanghai attack, 1961 Cyprus peace force plea, a 1969 Haiti invasion report, and recent Greek political incident.
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Associated Press
Manilla
Hernando Cortez
Mexico City
Yarmouth
Maine
Los Angeles
Peru
Ecuador
Shanghai
East Germany
East
West Berlin
Haiti
Cuba
U.N
U Thant
Cyprus
George Papadopoulos
Athens
Weather presents heat across Texas with scattered thunderstorms
The forecast shows high temperatures from 90s to 104 across Texas regions through Thursday. Northwest Texas and Panhandle expect hot, clear to partly cloudy skies with possible thundershowers tonight. highs reach 94 to 104. Lower and Upper Coasts expect variable winds and scattered storms.
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Snyder
Texas
Panhandle
South
Southeast
Southwest
Pecos
Louisiana
Soviet and Chinese Forces Clash Near Sinkiang Frontier
Fighting erupted on the Sinkiang frontier as Soviet troops reportedly invaded from across the border near Semipalatinsk. Both sides claimed casualties while Radio Peking said tanks and armored cars penetrated into Sinkiang, home to China’s nuclear tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wester Tokyo
Sinkiang Province
Peking
Red China
Sinkiang
Tass
Semipalatinsk
Kazakhstan
Radio Peking
Tiehlekui
Yumin County
Soviet Union
Foreign Ministry
Tropical Storm Blanche Weakens Near Atlantic Hit
Tropical Storm Blanche drifts through the north Atlantic at 65 to 70 mph winds. Forecasters expect gradual weakening and doubt it will reach western Europe. The system remains below hurricane strength of 74 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Blanche
North Atlantic
Europe
Paul Hebert
National Hurricane Center
Nixon seeks permanent revenue sharing with states
President Nixon asked Congress to start a固定 revenue sharing program with a yearly set fund to be used at state discretion after passing a fixed portion to cities. He proposed 500 million in 1971 rising to 5 billion by 1975, aiming to empower local and state governments and shift power from Washington to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Harlin
Snyder Jaycee
Shuji Mikami
Lions Club
Japan
America
Frances Lewine
Associated Press
San Clemente
Calif
Nixon
Congress
Washington
Snyder School trustees approve contracts for 17 new staff
The Snyder School Board approved 17 new faculty contracts and accepted six resignations leaving three more teachers needed for the 1969 70 term. A five cent meal price increase proposal was rejected. Resignations include Hedeman Bowden Gober and others. New hires span language labs French English PE and various aides and secretaries.
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Snyder
Charlanna Hedeman
Central
Bobbie Combest
Lamar Junior
Bob Cole
Ann Cole
Robert Bowden
Travis Junior High
Maudie Gober
Eleanor M. Salmon
Northeast
Carol Ann Moore
Judy Groves
Robyn E. Overturff
Billie Faye Harding
Lamar
Joyce Roe
Travis
Eva K. Victor
Carolyn Martin
East
Jimmie Cooper
Wayne Griffin
Wanda Falls
Dora Felan
North
Anita Felan
Lydia Gonzales
CDC
Jan Casey
West
Estella Romero
Josephine Hinojos
Polly O’quinn
Dorothy Taylor
Moonmen welcomed in New York after Kennedy landing
Astronauts Neil Armstrong Michael Collins and Edwin Aldrin rode through Manhattan after landing at Kennedy Airport at 9 45 am EDT and arriving by helicopter to a Wall Street heliport. Mayor Lindsay praised them as three men who bridged earth and the stars amid ticker tape and sea of cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Everett
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
America
New York
Wall Street
East River
Manhattan
Kennedy Airport
Chicago
Los Angeles
Neil A. Armstrong
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Michael Collins
New York City
John V. Lindsay
Earth
Stars
Armstrong
Aldrin
Collins
Lindsay
Thomas Paine
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
City Hall
Marine Corps
Lower Manhatttan
Ireland Bans All Marches Amid Civil Unrest
Protestant government bans all marches and outdoor meetings after a night of violence as clashes continue in Londonderry. Casualties total 300 from a Protestant parade clash with Catholics. Police use tear gas for first time. rioters in Bogside area fire bombs and water jets counter protestors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin Frost
Associated Press
Londonderry
Northern Ireland
James Chichester-Clark
Order of Hibernians
Dungiven
Ian Paisley
Newry
Srd Graf
ATS 5 Satellite Spins Off Course in Cliffhanger
AP reports CAPE KENNEDY Fla. engineers track the $12 million ATS 5 satellite as it tumbles end over end in an unexpected orbit. Officials say 20 to 30 days may pass before control is attempted while experiments remain intact and a Pacific station may receive the craft.
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AP Aerospace
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Earth
ATS 5
Applications Technology
Robert J. Darcey
ATS
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Goddard Space Flight Center
Pacific
South America
U.S
Also Mentioned on This Page
SDN
Mona
Richard Nixons
David Eisenhower
Wacil McNair
Jacques Duhamel
Palais Des Congres
Brussels
Belgium
China
Long
Lop Nor
Samuella C. Yarborough
Borger
Garland
Avenue E
East Highway
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
Snyder Ambulance Service
Santos Contreras
Bill J. Hood
Hood
Nation
Moonmen
Ireland
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