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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1968
Page
10
Apollo 9 is scheduled for February 28 to perform an earth orbit mission testing the Lunar Module to drop two astronauts toward the lunar surface while a third remains in the main Apollo craft. Apollo 10 would follow in May with a moon orbit flyby within 50,000 miles of the surface.
World reaction to Apollo 8's safe return poured in from East German television Czech radio Moscow Tass hailed the crew as pioneers. Tass saluted Frank Borman William Anders and James Lovell for outstanding science and technical achievement while Soviet cosmonauts followed every step and called the flight a milestone in progress.
William L. Ryan reports that China conducted another nuclear test amid Western warnings of a continued arms race. The piece traces China's rapid program since 1964, noting tests from 1964 to 1967 and suggesting cultural upheaval briefly slowed progress before attempts to resume.
President Johnson outlined last minute tasks before stepping down January 20, naming a budget, economic message to Congress, and a State of the Union address. He planned to remain at the ranch for New Year’s and greeted returning astronauts by phone, praising their safe homecoming and linking Americans to historic exploration.
Viet Cong studied aspects of a proposed cease-fire before deciding. The Viet Cong broadcast urged U S pacifist groups to aid in releasing prisoners so they can reunite with families. Military spokesmen reported 17 killed during a Christmastime cease-fire attempt and 71 wounded. The combat scene showed North Vietnamese pith helmets and green uniforms among the troops.
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