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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1973
Page
5
Skylab 3 astronauts Gerald P. Carr William R. Pogue and Edward G Gibson reached a basic agreement with mission control to increase flight science output. They discussed scheduling experiments in periods previously skipped and cutting back recreation time to accelerate work. They urged leadership to avoid overloading crew and promised rapid follow up on proposals within 24 hours.
On day 46 of a four day mission the Skylab crew notes a lighter workload after requesting off limits periods. They completed 14 of 24 earth resources runs and 196 of 228 hours of medical experiments while solar telescopes lead with 153 hours.
An elderly man who vanished after a brief walk was found in a mental ward a week later. A nurse recognized him from a newspaper photo of his wife’s appeal and brought him back to his wife, Rebecca Rosenman, while he could barely speak after a prior stroke.
A New Year message proclaims privilege and responsibility for Americans in 1974. It urges sowing peace and goodwill, understanding, and shared effort to strengthen the nation, expressing pride in America and a hope for meaningful service. The note ends with a call for collective contribution to America’s greatness.
London Amid confusion and foreboding Britain starts a three day work week to conserve coal for electricity. About 15 million workers face reduced schedules as essential industries continue with limited power. Prime Minister Heath orders curbs after a 30 percent drop in coal output.
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