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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1968
Page
7
Decatur residents react to Apollo 8 splashdown in the Pacific after the moon mission. Interviewed observers praise coverage and the flight, noting schedule, physical condition, and national progress amid excitement and curiosity.
Governor Albert Brewer watched Apollo 8 splashdown with his staff on Capitol televisions. He praised the mission as phenomenal and credited Alabama NASA workers in Huntsville for their vital role.
Moscow reaction to Apollo 8 praises the crew for an outstanding achievement and notes a new era in space exploration. Analysts question Soviet intentions and pace, highlighting conservative methods and budget limits. NASA announced safe splashdown and family reflections mark a belated Christmas homecoming.
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