18 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1965
Page
1
Crew members Borman Lovell and others affirm readiness to return as Mission Control confirms final steps after an extended stay aboard their tiny spacecraft.
The Gemini 7 mission proved spaceflight can endure the mental and physical stresses of space. Flight director Christopher C Kraft stated it appears possible for Apollo spacemen to reach the moon with no known ill effects after two lunar trips with a full day on the surface. The Gemini 7 test aimed to collect medical data from extended spaceflight.
Astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell returned to Earth in the Gemini 7 capsule after a 14 day mission. The craft splashed down in the Atlantic at 9 05 a m EST about 11 to 17 miles from the carrier Wasp as medical checks were readied aboard the ship. Their flight set endurance and distance records in the space race with the United States leading Russia in several metrics.
Washington reports the United States asked North Vietnam to clarify conditions in Ho Chi Minh’s peace feeler for talks to end the Vietnam War. officials skeptical yet want to pursue a possible negotiations framework if viable. The State Department and White House emphasized readiness to discuss an honorable peace, awaiting Hanoi’s reply. President Johnson spoke of peace as he lit the Christmas tree.
A woman at a football game, enduring snow and sleet, asks her husband why they should stay, calling the moment a silly question amid the frigid conditions. Her quip captures the humor of surviving a miserably cold day at the stadium.
Biddeford voters head to the polls Monday to choose between Democratic mayoral candidate Leo R. Lemire and Republican John F. Xaphes. Lemire won the Democratic primary over Cantara. Xaphes was unopposed on the Republican side.
Local merchants report higher Christmas sales in Biddeford with strong demand for footwear cosmetics larger items and Christmas decorations. Parking shortages on Main Street hinder shoppers with off street parking cited as essential for continued growth and customer access.
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