U.S. image abroad at 50 year low says House panel
A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee summarized expert views showing global attitudes toward the United States have fallen to a half century low. While Americans remain widely respected for strength and achievements, foreign observers condemn crime, race tensions, and Vietnam policy, urging a thorough rethink of government information strategy.
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U S and Cong to Negotiate POW Release
U S and Viet Cong agreed to an un Christmas Day meeting at Thanh Dien to discuss freeing three American POWs. The NLF will fly its flag at the site as U S forces acknowledge the gesture and press for release of prisoners among 1515 missing or held. One ground clash noted nearby as 1 000 U S troops engaged 300 enemy near Saigon.
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Apollo 8 Logs First Escape From Earth Orbit Toward Moon
Astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders aboard Apollo 8 blasted off from Cape Kennedy at 7 51 am EST and broke the previous manned space flight altitude record. Ground trackers watched the Saturn V engine burn as the crew entered a three hour orbit around Earth before heading toward the moon. The mission control team proclaimed the craft in perfect condition and gave the crew the go ahead for the historic lunar voyage.
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Manned Spacecraft Center
Houston
Steinbeck Dies of Heart Disease at 66 in New York
New York AP reports Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck died at his Manhattan home Friday night at age 66 from heart and respiratory failure. The Grapes of Wrath propelled his fame, while he kept public life low key despite enduring literary acclaim.
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Bank Robbers Take $31,000 In St Paul Heist
Three calm, fast-working robbers held up the Western State Bank in St Paul, fleeing with loot near $31,000. They held 15 employees and 10 customers at gunpoint and completed the crime in about five minutes.
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Tight Security Lid Declares at Truce as Pueblo Crew Near Release
Panmunjom was under tight security amid reports that 82 Pueblo sailors may be freed Sunday or Monday after U S and North Korea held a private meeting to finalize release details. Officials would not confirm timing or procedures as celebrations and anxiety spread.
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Paris peace talks show rift fears amid weekend reports
Top U S and Saigon negotiators prepare to brief presidents as doubts surface about allied unity. Cyrus Vance denies misunderstandings with Saigon while a U S deputy warns of split in support.
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Nixon Homecoming Planned in Orange County
A homecoming celebration for President-elect Nixon is set for January 2 in the Anaheim Convention Center. Whittier and Yorba Linda join Anaheim-area sponsors to honor Nixon after his appearance at the Rose Bowl on January 1.
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Nixon Daughter and Eisenhower Grandson to Marry at Marble Collegiate Church
Julie Nixon and David Eisenhower plan a Sunday wedding at Marble Collegiate Church in New York. A rehearsal today showed preparations underway with Christmas decorations and poinsettias as workmen finish the church fittings.
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Meteorite Fragments Found Near Iowa Farmer’s Driveway
Albert Griffel of Manson Iowa reports purplish black rock fragments found near his driveway on October 21 believed to be meteorite pieces. Morgan teams from two observatories had searched the countryside in late October without success. Griffel and his 4 year old grandson Kenneth Huen are pictured with Sheriff-elect LeRoy Vu.
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Soviets Report Apollo 8 Launch Shortly After U.S. Liftoff
Moscow based Tass issued a six paragraph dispatch from New York detailing the Apollo 8 manned moon mission launch at Cape Kennedy. The report offered no commentary and appeared within minutes of liftoff.
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Green Isle Woman Killed in Collision
A Green Isle Minnesota woman died and her husband was injured in a two vehicle crash two miles south of Manley Iowa Friday night. Mrs. Frieda N. Hatz 63 of Green Isle died in the collision. Her husband Arthur C 64 was hospitalized in Mercy Hospital Mason City with fractured ribs.
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Freed GIs Headed for Base and Reunions With Families
Eleven GIs freed after five months as Cambodian prisoners head to Andrews Air Force Base near Washington for Christmas reunions with families. They landed at Hickam AFB in Hawaii after a 16 hour flight from Bangkok and said they were well treated. They received new uniforms and processed on arrival. The group includes Spec 4 Donald Grigsby Springfield Ohio and Sgt Harley Cassell Jr. Danville Virginia among others, with 12th man Earl Gurnsey released later in Phnom Penh.
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Yadkinville
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Phnom Penh
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Danville
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Jersey City
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Waureka
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Kingman
Ind
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White Plains
N.Y
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Sicily Island
Wives rally in prayers as Apollo 8 lifts off
In Houston and at the Kennedy Space Center, astronaut wives cling to friends and faith ahead of Apollo 8’s launch. Valerie Anders and Susan Borman join Masses and vigil prayers as families watch the liftoff, with fellow spouses present and neighbors joining in prayer nearby.
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Influenza Activity Seen Across 32 States and Beyond
The National Communicable Disease Center reports widespread or regional flu in 32 states plus DC and Puerto Rico. Hong Kong flu spreads with cases in England and among Americans abroad. In New York City emergency fuel deliveries and in Maryland President Johnson’s flu treatment. Chicago notes 400000 flu cases in the metro area. Des Moines ad board proclaims flu is an American thing.
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