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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1968
Page
23
Apollo 8 entered lunar orbit as Frank Borman, James Lovell and William Anders reported back dramatic lunar views. Borman delivered a Christmas prayer for universal peace and asked Mission Control to share a recorded reading at services.
The 82 freed Pueblo crewmen left Seoul for San Diego after a memorial service for Fireman Duane Hodges. Air Force planes carried the men and a coffin to Miramar Naval Air Station with a large waiting crowd at the base.
In Saigon the Christmas cease-fire started with nine shooting incidents in the first hour and seven enemy mortar and ground attacks over six hours. U S forces reported six enemy deaths and seven wounded and a recon patrol took rocket grenade fire with one American wounded.
In Bethlehem AP reports Israeli warplanes struck guerrilla bases in Manshiya Jordan while 80 miles south pilgrims near the birthplace of Christ prepare for Easter season. Israelis report Arabs fired on patrols at the ceasefire line as jets and tanks press the conflict. Thousands of pilgrims arrive despite threats.
The piece notes Apollo 8 astronauts circling the moon on Christmas Eve while Pueblo sailors in North Korea end 11 months of captivity prepare to reunite with families in San Diego. U.S. troops in Vietnam observe a fragile truce as Billy Graham and Bob Hope entertain. Pope Paul VI and other faith leaders mark the holiday amid global tensions and pilgrimages.
A 1949 Hal Boyle Christmas column depicts Santa Claus flying from the North Pole with an overflowing sled. Reindeer pull the load while penguins seek Florida on a vacation. Mrs Claus chides him as he vows gifts for all children, good or bad, to inspire better behavior next year.
Local store announces Christmas season hours, open until 9:00 p m on Christmas Eve. The notice lists participating shops including Avma Cleaners and Hillores Downtown. firmer details unclear due to OCR errors.
A last minute gift suggestion presents a gift subscription to the Journal World. Available through all 8 Raney Drug Stores with delivery service and immediate mail options. Call VI 8-1000 for details and ordering.
Fifteen people were injured when flames from a West Side dress shop wall trapped shoppers and workers during a mid afternoon surge to exits. Firefighters rescued victims as three remained in critical condition at Garfield Park Community Hospital where three children were among the injured.
City Manager Ray Wells announced that the interview phase for the city public safety director will begin next week with more than sixteen applicants. Personal visits to City Hall start Tuesday as eight officers from fire and police form the core of the new division and may receive higher salaries and specialized equipment.
About 60 million bushels of U S wheat will be shipped to India over the next six months under a Food for Freedom agreement signed by the two nations.
The Lawrence area faces a slim chance of a White Christmas as warm south winds replace cold northwesterlies. Temperatures for Christmas Day are expected to rise into the 30s with a low around 15 to 20 tonight. only a minimal chance of light snowfall with no accumulation, meteorologist notes.
Banks in Lawrence will close early on Wednesday December 26 in observance of a holiday. The 9:00 pm closing will affect customers who plan year end banking and business services during the festive season.
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