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-11.) AM-5 I'M those 15 to 20 years of age are daily readers of newspapers. lier, also a passenger, were treated and released from the and driving with no operator's license. DAILY PRESS. INKWI'OHT MAYS, VIRGINIA. WKDNIISDAY MORMNG, JULY f.

I)72 Chess Champion Spassky Stages Iceland Walkout Established 1896 Published Morning and Sunday by THE DAILY PRESS, INC. Offices Telephones Newport News 7505 Warwick Blvd. 244 8421. Hampton 137 North King St. 72.1-3M7: Williamsburg 310 North Boundary St.

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-08 MORNING ONLY "L- Ji --'-000 71 SUNDAY ONLY $20.00 I '0 REYKJAVIK, Iceland LTI Russian che chain-pic Boris Sp stalled out a meeting Tuesday, charging he and the Soviet Union had been insulted by Bobby Fischer an' demanding the American challenger be punished before they play for world title. Spassky's walkout forced another postponement of tho world championship match, $250,000 to the winner, until Thursday, at the earliest. Representatives of Spassky and met for two and one-half hours late Tuesday but failed to resolve differences. Attorney Paul Marshall, SERVICEMEN STUDENTS: Morning li Sunday, 3 month! S.7J, a monthi llt.M clared that ilk are ready to play the match." He said new talks between representatives of Spassky and Fischer would be held later in the day. But if the talks on "personal relations" between the two playersfailed "then the match is off," Eure said.

Eure granted Fischer a a postponement, ostensibly for medical reasons, while Fischer bargained for more money. He agreed to play Spassky after a British banker said he would double the prize money to $230,000. London millionaire James D. Slater said he would put up the extra money out of his own pocket because he loves chess. About 60 per cent of the total will to the winner.

Following Slater's offer, Fischer flew to Reykjavik early and went to his hotel room to rest to prepare for the first game, scheduled to start at 1 EDT. (Including APO 1 FPO) Moll subscriptions ore payable In advance. Moil subscriptions are not acceptable In areas Ihol oro lorvlctd by our homo delivery carriers. Second class postage paid at Newport News, Vo. MEMBER OF MAJOR NEWS SERVICES AND AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATION The Associated Press li entitled to use for publication all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper.

All nhls publication ol soecial dispatches herein are also reserved. Weather Picture National WIA1MU SIIVICI I0NCS1 i 7f 1ST 7 71 3000 30.00 HipHHf TtMMIATUMS WS. who with the Rev. Willi. Lombardi, spoke for Fischer said Spassky's advisers submitted two statements one by Spassky and the other from the Soviet chess federation.

"The matter is so delicate that I don't want to reveal the contents," Marshall said. He ade'ed that the discussions "were frank and we will hopefully be able to resume them tomorrow." "We are hopeful that we will solve the problems tomorrow so the match can be played," Marshall said. He refused to answer questions from newsmen and hurriedly left the conference room with the Rev oardi, a Catholic priest and a chess master. The refused to comment. The postponement was the second of the 24-game series vhich originally was scheduled to start Sunday.

It was first postponed until Tuesday because "-manded more money. It was postponed Tuesday after Spassky said Fischer had insulted him by not showing up in time for play to begin Sunc'-y. "By this, Fischer insulted me personally and the Chess Federation of the USSR which I represent," Spassky, 35, Before the game, however, both men wers to meet to draw lots to see who would get the first move. Fischer, 29, at the hotel and sent his second, the William Lombardi, and two attorneys, Paul Marshall and Andrew Davis to the meetings. Spassky went, tossed down a statement in Russian and walked out.

The statement, translated by the official news agency, Tass, said Spassky was indignant because Fischer did not show up for the pre-match ceremonies allowing the match to begin as orginaily 10, OVER 211 HEW ILIS GIST SOLS! 1 033- SETTLE MOTOR tew- ZT. S'lii; II 90 now Lr I UN WlAtHUIOTOCASl Rain Likely, In 70s to weather instruments at the Daily Press. The temperature at 7:30 p.m. was 75 degrees. There was no precipitation.

EXTENDED FORECAST For the period Friday through Sunday Chance of rain each day. Highs in the 70s, and lows in the 60s. Rain likely today, tonight and Thursday. High today in the upper 70s. Low tonight in the mid 60s.

High Thursday in the 70s. Probability of rain 50 per cent this morning, increasing to 70 per cent this afternoon, tonight and Thursday. Northeast winds 10 to 20 m.p.h. today, becoming westerly 10 to 20 m.p.h. tonight and Thursday scheduled on Sunday.

"The public opinion in the USSR and personally, are indignant over Fischer's conduct. Under human notions he discredited himself completely," Spassky said. Fischer four times postponed his trip to Icelanc' while a a i or higher stakes. TIME AND TIDE-DST Sun Rises 5:50 For the 24-hour period en- ding 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Sun Sets 8:28 high was 85 degrees, and the High Tides 4:36 a.m., 5:20 p.m.

low was 71 degrees, according Low Tide 10:41 a.m., 10:49 p.m. ft Harry Truman Spends QuietHolidaylnHospital WHEN YOU TAKE A VACATION WE KEEP YOUR said. He said he would not play until the International Chess Federation (FIDE) punished Fischer. Spassky left the door open, however, for the match to be played. "I still want to play the match if there is a solution.

I will not play today. I will make my decision in the next few days," he said. FIDE President Max Eure did not share Spassky's confidence. "The situation is critical. I don't know if tlie match will be played at all.

I am very pessimistic," Eure said. Eure said later he hoped PHONE WORKING Inml Attention To All Teur Calls While You're Away) fneatlenally lew lateal licoptionoity Uw late! Pepandaala Waaa-Up Sarvkel Pafinf Servka Avilabfcl mt mum taa.nr- jg-ffffei when he slept only two hours. Truman's appetite was described as good. Dreves said for lunch Monday Truman had roast beef, potatoes and gravy, pudding and iced tea. His evening meal consisted of soup, iced tea and custard.

Tuesday morning he had breakfast and read the morning paper, Dreves said. Truman's wife, Bess, 87, who has been spending nights Lt the couple's home in nearby Independence since he was admitted Sunday, returned to the hospital Tuesday morning to spend Independence Day Shown above is the remainder of 72 model Olds which must be sold before the 73's arrive. Every model, color, body style is on sale, so don't wait. Buy now! The Sale You Waited For All Year! We're practically giving 'em away! TORONADO'S NINETY-EIGHTS DELTA 88's CUSTOM VISTA CRUISERS CUTLASS CUTLASS SUPREMES Hadfops-Coupes-Sedons-Station Wagons IMMEDIATE DELIVERY ON ALL MODELS! Open tonight 'til 9 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (UPD-Former PresU'ant Harry Truman, ailing but strong enough to go a short handshaking tour of a hospital corridor and eat a roast, beef and potato dinner Monday, spent Independence Day undergoing more medical tests.

Doctors said Tuesday his condition continued satisfactory. Because he ris confined to Research Hospital, Truman failed to make his traditional appearance at the July Fourth parade which passed in front of his Independence, home. In recent years Truman has watched the parade, from his front oprch, waving and saluting. A hospitU statement issued at 11 a.m. Tuesday said the 33rd chief executive was rested after a good night.

He has a gastrointestinal ailment. "The President was settled at 11 p.m. and slept until 7 a.m., awakening only several times throughout the night as he usually does," said spokesman John P. Dreves. This was in contrast to his first night in the hospital School Hit By Fire Newport News firemen reported a fire Tuesday night in the Walter Reed Elementary School, 2410 Wickham Ave.

The fire reportedly started on the third floor and spread to seven rooms. Firemen estimated the damage at $100. The call was received at 7:51 p.m. Vasos To Speak The Fsi Sigma Phi Sorority will meet tonight at the European Health Spa at 8 p.m. Aggie Vassos will be the guest speaker.

He will present a program on ''Raising the Average Child." with 1. -T husband. Dreves said there was no indication when Truman might be dismissed. Tuesday's tests on the former President were understood confined to taking blood samples. The only other known tests he has undergone since his admittance were radiological tests Monday morning.

Truman surprised the patients on the seventh floor of the hospital Monday night by taking a 10 minute stroll down the corridor, accompanied by a nurse and three Secret Service agents. He shook hands with several per HENRI ETIA KURZER HEBREW ACADEMY NOW ENROLLING FOR THE FALL TERM Kindergarden thru 7th grade (01 MRS. GRACE COOLEY 245-2965 sons and exchanged a few words of greeting. He walked with a cane. Pope Paul Accepts Bishop's Resignation VATICAN CITY (UPIJ-Pope Paul VI accepted the resignation Tuesday of Bishop Albert L.

Fletcher of Little Rock, and named the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Andrew J. McDonald to succeed him.

Fletcher, 75, resigned because of advanced age, the Vatican said. He has served in his na TRADE-IN or BUY OUTRIGHT You'll Still Save! WE'LL ARRANGE EASY FINANCING Your Car May Be Your Down Payment! WARWICK ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER DMV19 NO. 10 tive Little Rock for 32 years, since 1946 as bishop. McDonald, 48, of Savannah, presently is vicar general of Savannah. Romanian Artist Dies Sr" pese s-G0 BfTIER BUSINfSS consumu mm A Stated Convocation will be held "-on Wednesday, July WJ, In i 7 the Masonic Temple, Museum I Drive, Newport News, at 10 P.M.

Regular business. Outch Treat i nner at 30 M. All Companions and their Ladies Invited. By Order of C. L.

Pox, H.P. W. A. SPAIN, Secretary 5 l7 MONITOR LODGE NO, BUCHAREST, Romania (UPD Romanian painter Di-mitrie Ghlata died Monday at the age of 89, the Romanian A P. A A.M.

A Stated Communication will bo held in the Masonic Temple on July at 3d p.m. Reou- A tar business and balloting. Visit. Ina bum. en cordially Invited.

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A Called Communication at Fori Wednesday. July i v( v' P.M. Worst in the M. Tuesday. Ghiata studied in Paris and Italy and was known at home for his landscapes and paintings of Ro- Phone 247-3611 34th Jefferson Avenue, Newport News an V- Uoan I LJf inline brethren tordiaity invited.

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