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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
5
The Pueblo crew members land in San Diego after release from North Korea. Admiral Rosenberg says a routine court of inquiry will review alleged code violations and meritorious acts. President Johnson and Gen. Woodward defend the official position that the ship remained offshore.
The Pentagon refuses to reveal what North Korea did with the USS Pueblo after its capture 11 months ago. North Korea says it confiscated the 935 ton ship while releasing its 82 crew Sunday. The Navy estimates a $3.5 million cost to build a replacement.
Cmdr Lloyd W Bucher defends USS Pueblo defense claiming orders directed electronic intelligence work offshore North Korea and kept 13 miles from land. He says the ship never intruded and was captured on the open sea. The Pentagon refused to disclose ship status citing intelligence concerns.
Families from Vermont Hawaii and Hawaii travel to San Diego to greet the USS Pueblo crew on arrival from North Korea after 11 months. Navy funds transport and Balboa Hospital lodging with El Cortez housing for more than 170 relatives.
Mrs. Aurora Scarborough plans to travel to San Diego to greet Engineman J C William Scarborough after 11 months of Pueblo captivity. The interview describes the family’s Christmas hopes and Navy support during the wait. In Lakewood, Engine man Chief Monroe Goldman and family await his return as he nears 20 years in the Navy after months in containment.
President elect Richard Nixon said he was relieved the Pueblo crew would be home for Christmas and pledged his administration to shield against further ship captures. He spoke at Key Biscayne after arriving from New York, with Pat and Tricia Nixon, amid a welcoming crowd.
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