Apollo 17 Launch Prep and Weather Outlook
Weather forecasters issued an improved forecast for the 9:53 p.m. EST Apollo 17 launch from Cape Kennedy. The mission features Cernan Evans and Schmitt aiming for a 75-hour moon stay and a 23-mile moon buggy trek. Traffic and crowds build as a six-day countdown resumes after a short hold.
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Longest Paris Vietnam talks eyed for Cease Fire by Dec 15
In Paris a five and a half hour session of Vietnam peace talks fueled by sandwiches and wine ended with broad smiles and handshakes. Kissinger and Le Duc Tho led the negotiations as hopes mounted for a cease fire and possible early return of some American prisoners of war before December 15.
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Israel Declines UN Peace Push at General Assembly
Israel says it will ignore UN calls for peace in the Middle East and opposes a 1967 resolution basis. Diplomats discuss a one sided draft seeking to halt aid that funds occupation and press for Israeli evacuation as a pathway to renewed talks.
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Truman's Condition Worsens
Former President Harry Truman, 88, remained seriously ill with fluid in the lungs at Research Hospital in Kansas City. Dr. Wallace Graham assessed his condition as serious as of 7:55 am with an unscheduled 8:20 am report and a 10:30 am update planned.
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It Was Wrong Corner He Gets Life
Dallas report says a man named Hanulton was arrested for marijuana sales and given 20 years. In a separate case, Hamilton received two prison terms for selling heroin to an undercover officer in May near Besar and Mayun.
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Meeting Tonight to Discuss Jones Field Use
A citizen group hosts a city hall meeting at 7 tonight in the city commission chamber to hear views on Jones field’s future use. The city will not sponsor but officials will attend. a committee will study field use and a broader survey of Northeast Texas airport facilities is under Federal coordination.
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Christmas Gift Shop Opens for Veterans at Sam Rayburn Center
The 21st annual Christmas Gift Shop at the Sam Rayburn Memorial VA Center opened with a ribbon cutting led by Mrs Joe Scherer and aided by American Legion Auxiliary officials. Volunteers from 10 auxiliaries across northeast Texas wrapped 900 packages at no cost to veterans to remind them of family at Christmas.
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Irene Stanley
Wok Lowrance
Chatkeville
Homer Metlung
Ried Waight
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