Apollo 8 Becomes First Crew to Broadcast Deep Space TV
Photos beamed from Apollo 8 show Earth from over 202,000 miles as Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders narrate the lunar mission. The crew records a vivid Earth portrait before entering the Moon's gravitational influence en route to a Christmas Eve lunar orbit.
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Navy
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William A. Anders
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Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
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Borman
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Bluefield Christmas Tree fund nears goal with city event
The Bluefield drive surpassed its $6,000 target with $6,329.91 raised as of Monday. The Tree party at Ramsey Auditorium for about 1,500 underprivileged kids starts at noon with WHIS staff entertainment at 12 30 and Santa arriving at 1 to distribute toys and trimmings. Guests and donors are invited to attend and see how funds are spent.
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Ramsey Auditorium
Whistv
Santa Claus
Mystery surrounds fate of USS Pueblo after capture
The Pueblo remains in North Korean hands with no public U.S. comment on its location or condition. Navy estimates a $3.5 million replacement would be required if the ship ever returns to service.
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Glynn Lunney
Navy
Wonsan
State Department
Congressional
North Korea
Pentagon
U.S
U.S. Navy
Foreign Ministry
Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea
Christmas party brings brief joy amid Mountaineer No 9 tragedy
In Farmington West Virginia a Christmas party gave brief happiness to 124 children left fatherless by Mountaineer No 9 mine disaster. Santa greeted kids of volunteers from the Fire Department American Legion and Coast Guard unit from Ohio but many parents remained somber, some in tears, as 78 miners lay entombed after a deadly blast and fire.
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Mrs. Claus
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New York American Legion
Coast Guard
Ohio
Daddy
Pueblo Crew Recalls Brutal North Korean Captivity
Cmdr Lloyd Bucher and the 82 Pueblo crewmen described brutal beatings and harassment during 11 months in a North Korean camp after their ship was seized on Jan 23. They received medical checks at Ascom City and prepared for Christmas reunions with families in San Diego. Fireman Duane Hodges died during the seizure.
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San Diego
Calif
Cmdr
Lloyd M. Bucher
Bucher
United States
Teror
North Korea
Duane H. Hodges
Creswell
Ore
Double Gates Annexation Delayed By Appeal Action
Bluefield Virginia postpones its two square mile annexation in the Double Gates area after opponents filed for a writ of error with the Virginia Supreme Court. The delay extends to at least December 31, 1969, pending court decision as officials cancel capital projects and review zoning proposals near the town limits.
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Double Gates
Donald Mullins
T. C. Bowen
Virginia
Mullins
Supreme Court
Jack Litz
W. N. (Pick) Lambert
Tazewell
Christmas Truce Declared In Vietnam War Confusion
Saigon reports a three day Christmas cease-fire declared by the Viet Cong National Liberation Front. U S allied forces may ignore any halt until 6 p m Saigon time, with no formal talks yet on a lasting truce.
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Saigon
National Liberation Front
U.S
United States
Barbara Mackle Kidnap Case Proves Rescue By Knocking
Barbara Mackle's underground tomb was discovered after she knocked on the walls to signal rescuers. FBI traced precise ransom notes and suspects Gary Krist and an alias. Krist captured on Hog Island. Bond set at 500000, federal extortion added, hearing postponed to Jan 10.
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Fla
Barbara Jane Mackle
FBI
Miami News
Mackle
Coral Gables
Barbara
Atlanta
Gary Steven Krist
Hog Island
Florida
Barbara Mackle
Krist
U.S
William Meadows
Miss Mackle
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