Apollo 8 Captures Earth View as Moon Mission Looms
Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders broadcast a live picture of Earth from 202716 miles away as they near lunar orbit preparations. Ground controllers reported minor coolant valve issue but the mission was proceeding smoothly with all systems go for the lunar loop sequence.
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Pope plans answer to objections on birth control
Pope Paul VI announced he will issue another pronouncement on birth control in due time to answer objections to his encyclical opposing artificial methods. He summoned Roman bishops to a Vatican synod likely linked to the new pronouncement to reinforce his authority.
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Paul VI
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Dictionary to Atlas to Encyclopedia
A lighthearted note urges readers to ask for unusual words at the drugstore when not found in dictionaries atlases or encyclopedias. The line ends with a copyright stamp and informal tone.
Collins Officials Explain Reception From Apollo 8
Collins Radio Co officials credit a high gain antenna on the Apollo 8 spacecraft for stronger signals and improved television reception on earth. The first live TV pictures Sunday were clear, aside from a telephoto lens failure not tied to the transmission system. Monday’s transmission showed a perfect earth image aided by ground station lock systems and better scan conversion.
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Collins Radio Co
Collins
U.S
Debris Hideaway Fueled Rescue Of Barbara Mackle
Barbara Jane Mackle survived being buried after a ransom plot. The rescue hinged on a faint knocking heard by FBI searchers, enabling recovery on a Georgia hillside. Ruth Eisemann Schier was arrested as part of the kidnap ring, with about $17,000 seized and most of the $500,000 ransom recovered or spent.
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Barbara Jane Mackle
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Miami News
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Atlanta
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Miss Schier
Gary Steven Krist
Barbara de Mackle
Hog Island
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Robert Mackle
U. S
Fort Myers
Dade County
University of Miami
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Weird Formula Gains Release of Pueblo Crew
The Pueblo crew’s release came via a startling U S diplomatic tactic described as one of the strangest in Cold War history. Secretary Rusk called it kooky while Major Gen. Woodward signed a document admitting U S guilt only after North Korea agreed to precede by stating the confession is a lie.
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Rusk
U.S
Gilbert Woodward
Woodward
Winthrop Brown
James Leonard
North Korea
U. S
Pueblo Skipper Describes North Korean Captivity Ordeal
Commander Lloyd Bucher, 41, and 81 crewmen recount brutal beatings and solitary confinement during 11 months in North Korea. He notes extensive injuries, malnutrition, and fear, while detailing the release process and Christmas reunion plans in San Diego.
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Pueblo
Lloyd Bucher
South Korea
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Bucher
Honolulu
San Diego
Demilitarized Zone
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Creswell
Ore
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Winds, 14 Inch Snowfall Paralyze NW Iowa Areas
Bitter cold winds whip snow flurries across northwest Iowa as a weekend storm dumps 14 inches in Sioux City. Drifts reach eight feet while many highways in the northwest are blocked or treacherous. Other parts see mixed rain and snow with icy stretches and low visibility.
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Sioux City
Onawa
Fort Dodge
Hampton
Northwood
Lamont
Ames
Dubuque
Blue Geese Aid Thai Villagers With Road Building
U S Army engineers in northeast Thailand lead a civic action program using bulldozers and graders to construct farms to market roads and a model Ban Seio village. The 225 mile road network from Sattahip to Korat boosts agriculture and local development.
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Blue Geese
Thailand
Bengt Lindgren
Ucla Grad
Los Angeles
Sakhon Nakhon
549Th Engineers
Ed Rugenstein
Phoenix
U.S. Army
Leonard Unger
Thanom Kittikachorn
Sattahip
Gulf of Siam
Korat
Ban Seio
Royal Thai Engineer
Korat Kabin Kuri
Iowa creates 30 member law enforcement policy committee
Gov. Harold Hughes announced a 30 member Iowa Law Enforcement Policy Committee to develop a long term plan coordinating local, state and national law enforcement activities in Iowa. The panel includes state officials, local leaders and private citizens, with Gov-elect Ray consulted on the selection.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Harold Hughes
Hughes
Robert D. Ray
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