Pueblo Captain says crew beaten during captivity
Commander Lloyd Bucher described beatings and solitary confinement during 11 months of North Korean captivity. He and 81 crew members, battered and malnourished, were flown to Seoul for medical checks before Christmas reunions in San Diego.
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Mrs. Bucher recalls Pueblo crew release joy
Mrs. Rose Bucher widow of Cmdr Loyd Bucher of the U S S Pueblo, seized by North Korea in 1968, expresses cautious joy as surviving crewmen are freed. She credits public support and her Remember the Pueblo campaign, notes arrival could be at Miramar near San Diego, and thanks officials and prayers.
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Viet Cong Christmas truce begins as Saigon plans halt
Viet Cong national Liberation Front announces a three day Christmas cease fire while Saigon sets a 24 hour holiday truce from 6 pm Tuesday. The weekend saw heavy fighting across South Vietnam including a major 44 mile northwest Saigon base assault leaving 17 US soldiers dead and 12 wounded.
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Johnson's final bid to curb balance of payments deficit
President Johnson presses continued strict efforts to reduce the balance of payments deficit ahead of his final economic message to Congress before January 20. A letter exchange with Treasury Secretary Fowler outlines recommendations by the Cabinet Committee on Balance of Payments to further shrink the deficit despite Republican expectations. Some advisers warn against continued limits on U S firms overseas investments, signaling potential trouble in the transition to Nixon administration.
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Live Nativity Staged by Jefferson City Methodists
A Nativity scene starring about 30 Jefferson City teenagers will be presented from 7 to 9 p m today in front of the Methodist Church at Capitol and Monroe Streets. Cast members will rotate to keep any one outdoors under 20 minutes. Food and drinks will be served inside for United Methodist Youth members. A prior wind gust toppled the set but crews repaired it quickly. No parking in front of the church to allow passing autos to view the scene. Weather: generally fair and cold tonight, then fair to partly cloudy and slightly warmer Tuesday. Low near 5 to 9 above, high near 30.
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Dog’s bark saves family in Jefferson City blaze
A dog alerted Stephan Owens at 1 am, enabling him to discover a fire near the laundry area. He extinguished the flames before an explosion hurled him through a door. His wife and children escaped as Owens was treated and released for burns. Firefighters worked three hours in cold, light snow. the house sustained significant damage though not a total loss. Court employees began a fundraiser for Owens who painted the courthouse interior.
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Apollo 8 Progress Diagram Shows Distance Traveled
The diagram tracks Apollo 8’s journey since launch on Saturday, with a solid line marking distance to midnight Sunday and a broken line projecting the flight to midnight Monday, as reported by AP Wire.
Apollo 8 near lunar orbit ready for LOI
Apollo 8 sped toward the moon with Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders reporting health and readiness for lunar orbit insertion early Tuesday The crew planned a 69 mile high orbit after a 15 minute burn and a back side communications gap Ground control praised the spacecraft though a cooling valve issue remained being troubleshot NASA officials emphasized caution and precision ahead of the historic maneuver
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