Apollo 17 Launch Clears Delayed Countdown
Apollo 17 lifted off from Cape Kennedy after an earlier computer glitch halted the countdown, with engineers rapidly testing a plan to bypass the problem. Commander Eugene Cernan and astronauts Thomas Stafford and Ronald Evans joined in a two-stage ascent toward lunar orbit as crowds watched from Miami Beach to the Atlantic coast.
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Sion
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Ae Littoff
Lunac
Cape Kennedy
Marshall Spaceflight
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Alt
Ney Syste
Earth
Atlantic
Kissinger Schumann Meet Sparks Peace Speculation
Paris dispatch reports Henry Kissinger and Helmut Schmidt meeting for four hours as Western allies seek progress toward peace talks. Government outlets caution while some papers flag potential breakthroughs, with resumed talks planned at Monday session in Washington.
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Henry Kissinger
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Hoth Us
Engee
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Camp David
White House
Mees
Ronald Zioglai
Seine
Kisser
Thivaday
Myrenel Mordyn Mhitalar Maines Sulurrann
NATO
Linn County Health Officials Seek Measles Vaccine
Linn county officials ordered an emergency flight to Jefferson City Missouri to obtain additional measles vaccine for a mass immunization program in Linn county schools. Officials said a shortage had forced the delay and a later effort aimed to vaccinate elementary-age children within three days.
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Lint County
Jefferson City
Linn County
A. M. Aboen
Lior
NATO
Oresem van
Hat Kissinger
Hayward Isham
United Shates
Peice Aiks
Poare
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Nguyen Minh Vy
North Viel
Thie
Saigon
Mia
Neuyan Mal Blah
Paris
Kimabaggae
Anan Indarbate Hale
Soviet Pledges Aid for Chile in Economic Talks
In Moscow, Chilean President Allende met with Soviet leaders including Premier Podgorny and Foreign Minister Gromyko to discuss expanding economic ties. The dispatch suggests Chile secured a promise of Soviet economic aid, though the extent and specifics remain unclear amid the ambiguous report.
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Allende
Chile
Meyer
Allentde
Vreghiney
Podgarny
Proilar Koayain
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Xs Sven
Wholesale price rise quickens as inflation threat grows
Washington reports a 0.6 percent November jump in the wholesale price index, the largest since July, driven by higher costs for vegetables eggs dairy cars and furniture. The data complicate Nixon efforts to slow inflation and signal continued price pressure across coal hides natural gas and textiles.
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Washington
Nixon
Lulathon
Department’ Bureau of Labor Statistics
Marcos wife stabbed in assassination attempt in Manila
In Pasay City a dark suited attacker stabbed Imelda Marcos as she congratulated beautification contest winners. Guards killed the assailant. Imelda Marcos survived with non serious arm wounds after emergency care at Makati Medical Center. Three other people were wounded, including Congressman Jose Aspiras who required stitches.
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Jordinand E. Marcos
Imnelda
Mes. Marras
Makati Medical Center
The
Philippines
Ass Gallant
Constantino Manabu
Jose Aspiras
Shuda Amor Tables
Serifine
Marcos
Diplomatic Corps
Pasay City
Marcog
Truman 88 in critical but stabilizing condition
Former President Truman 88 remained critically ill in Kansas City after a night of deteriorating heart and lung function. Doctors reported stabilizing vital signs though infection and bronchial complications continued. the White House said Mrs. Truman arrived and planned to stay, expressing optimism about his condition.
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Marty
Truman
Ihdependence
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Marcos
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Trimang
Dreves
Cortice Tad
Pruman
Daniel
White House
Washington
War Casualty Totals Reported for American Forces
The report lists 45,914 killed in action 10,200 deaths from near hostile causes 303,611 wounded in action and 1,706 missing or captured among American forces.
Marion Bypass Backed By Road Staff
The Iowa Highway Commission planning document recommends keeping the Cedar Rapids Muliat Treeway east section in the five year program but drops the segment from the Cedar River to Thirty second Street. It also suggests deferring the west side freeway for future study after Cedar Rapids section completion. Local criticism centered on the Marsdon bypass. Marian bypass would include some coil lint in Cedar Rapids.
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Dale Kuvler
Ames
Iowa Highway Commission Planning Tecument
Thuradas
Cedar Rapids
Thas
Tha
Supreme Court rules fines for quitting union during strike
The Supreme Court ruled it legal for unions to fine members who quit during a strike and return to work. Justice Douglas noted lawful dissolution ends union control, while the NLRB upheld fines against workers who crossed picket lines at Allis-Chalmers plants. The decision preserves union disciplinary authority in labor disputes.
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Supreme Court
Tyme
Unio
Douglas
New Hampshire
Blickman Alona
Textile Workers Union
Nashua
Paper Bus Machine Co
Marion Andy
Fiftieth Street
Collins Road
Town House Motor Iim
First Avenue
Automobile Workers
Iha
Allis-Chalmers Manufactor-1lying Co
Npal
NLRB
Blackmun
Anton
Itey
National Labor Relations
Hali
Fies
Marion bypass retained in commission construction plan
Milo Mayor Chester Re Bullis said the Marion bypass remains in the commission construction program and pleased residents. He noted Seventh Avenue traffic relief is needed as it handles about 27,000 vehicles daily. Commission vote on planning department recommendation is Friday, with Gray opposing further spending on the Cedar Rapids cross-Lawry freeway segments.
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Chester Re Bullis
Marion
Seventh Avenue
Highway Commission
Commission
Willi G. Gray
Cedar Rapids
Cedi Rapids
cross-Lawry
Chay
Gray
Cal
Black Leads Church Post in Landmark Appointment
Dallas dispatch reports W Sterling Cary named president of a major church group marking him as the first Black to hold the post. Cary, a district ministerial executive for Greater New York United Church of Christ, succeeds Dr Cynthia Wedel and will serve a three year term.
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UPL
Coxinel of
Thursuay
W. Sterling Cary
Cary
Greater New York
United Church of Christ
Cynthia Wedel
Washington
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New Remedies Marketed for Bakiness and Health Claims
A garbled note reports seven new remedies for bakiness appear on the market. It mentions ingredients like anne and poestinmon Jhive and notes statements about Mary and van hen de Th Whot Wit you Hive, but the text is unclear and contains errors.
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