Cernan and Schmitt Begin Apollo 17 Lunar Landing
Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt entered the lunar landing ship Challenger from the command module America and prepared for a 2:55 p.m. EST touchdown in Taurus Littrow. Ron Evans remained in orbit aboard America as the two astronauts began three days of exploration, driving and walking over the valley’s craters and hills.
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Kissinger Tho Hold 13th Paris Meeting On Vietnam Cease Fire
In Paris Kissinger and Le Duc Tho meet for the 13th time in three weeks as talks on a Vietnam cease fire approach a turning point. Hanoi accuses Saigon of plans to take over post cease-fire while Saigon presses for formal withdrawal of North Vietnamese troops.
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Truman's Heart Rhythm Worsens Clouding Recovery Hope
Kansas City AP report says new irregular heart rhythm in Harry S. Truman raises questions about his recovery. He remained listed as serious after earlier signs of improvement. Doctors noted blood pressure changes and continued monitoring while his wife and daughter were informed.
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Invasion Pressure North Vietnam Pushes Toward Saigon
Fresh North Vietnamese troops infiltrated from Cambodia toward Sai gon nine miles south of Tay Ninh. U S B52 strikes aimed to counter the thrust, with 87 enemy killed in the initial fighting. Meo forces near Long Cheng faced heavy attack with unknown casualties. Typhoon Teresa disrupted Lang Air Base operations.
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Nixon Eyes Executive Route to Create Natural Resources Dept
The Nixon administration weighs a new Department of Natural Resources by executive order. Interior Secretary Morton seeks input from top aides with a December 15 deadline, aiming to resolve issues before possible White House submission.
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Strauss Wins Democratic Chairmanship and Faces Tightrope
Rob ert Strauss wins the Democratic National Committee chair by a close vote amid promises to unite conservatives liberal reformers and defectors. He pledges inclusive dialogue while navigating questions about party roles for Meany Wallace Connally and other figures.
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Explosions Hit Cuban Freight Offices in New York and Miami
Three blasts within 15 minutes damaged a Cuban owned air freight office and a travel agency in New York and an air freight office of the same name in Miami. Federal agents probe the early morning blasts around 3 45 a m in Miami and just after 4 a m in New York. Miami police report a plastic bomb caused the Miami blast at a two story downtown building housing Ya Cuba Forwarding Co and the U S Immigration and Naturalization Service.
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Explosions in Clinton Kill Eight. Town Square Damaged
Investigators blame natural gas for a powerful blast that killed eight people in Clinton Missouri and destroyed half a block of the town square. Five victims were would be rescuers trying to free a mother and daughter trapped in a rubble filled building. seven others were injured and four remained hospitalized. Estimated damage starts around $250,000.
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Chicago jet crash claims 45 dead near Midway Airport
Investigators comb the burned Boeing 737 wreckage to determine the cause after a United Air Lines crash in a Chicago residential area. The coroner confirms 45 fatalities with 18 survivors, 12 still hospitalized including stewardess Margarite McCausland. Some victims could only be identified by dental charts and fingerprints.
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