Apollo 17 crew hail new lunar rocks and endless space
Schmitt reported finding some of the youngest rocks on the moon and orange soil that may reflect hydrothermal or internal origins. Cernan predicted future deep space missions beyond the moon and Mars, urging unity and continued exploration as the era begins. The astronauts relaxed in the capsule during the press briefing, with the mission badge and flag on display.
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Apollo 17 crew searches for missing Scissors during lunar orbit
Apollo 17 astronauts conduct a stealthy in orbit search for a pair of missing scissors used to open food bags. Ground controllers fear a loose tool could become dangerous during re entry while mission control orders a full search of the command module.
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Now's Your Chance To Play Santa
Four days remain to sign up with Goodfellows to deliver toys candy fruit and joy before Christmas. Call 763 4666 extension 65 to provide delivery information and identification for volunteers.
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Nixon eases winter fuel shortages by boosting oil import quota
The Nixon administration announced the 1973 oil import allocations will be at least as large as 1972 levels to ease fuel shortages. The Virgin Islands finish petroleum imports lose a 15,000 barrel per day cap, aligning with Puerto Rico limits. Officials warned of a very tight supply, especially in the Midwest, with subzero temperatures and final figures due next month.
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Market Sustains Sharp Setback Amid War News
New York markets fell sharply as investors reacted to snags in peace talks and renewed U S bombing of North Vietnam. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 13.98 to finish at 1013.25, its worst one day loss in over a year, while officials discussed oil import adjustments to ease shortages.
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North Texas Names Fry as New Coach
Hayden Fry, former SMU head coach, is slated to coach North Texas State University. An AP source says a 2 p.m. Texas Stadium press conference will announce Fry replacing Rod Rust. Fry arrived secretly in Denton Sunday. meetings with the athletic committee were not disclosed until Monday. He previously led SMU to a 74 season record and a second place tie in the Southwest Conference.
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Panel Backs Lavelle on Vietnam air strikes
A House subcommittee backed General Lavelle’s unauthorized 1968 air strikes against North Vietnam citing a dangerous radar set up that endangered pilots. It praised Lavelle’s decision while criticizing the 1968 bombing halt as peculiar and noted Nixon’s resumed raids correlated with peace negotiator moves.
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Neighbors Rally To Help Ed Terry Harvest Cotton
In Cros by County, neighbors and local businessmen mobilized after Ed Terry’s lung surgery. About 100 volunteers hauled untended cotton, producing 75 bales and loading them to trailers bound for the Ralls Co op Gin. The community then gathered to watch the Cowboy game.
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Yule Trail Bus Tour Draws 635 in Lubbock
About 635 people reserved seats for the 26th annual Yule Trail tour in Lubbock. The event started at St John's United Methodist Church and featured performances by local choirs and a post tour party with refreshments.
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Daily Prayer Invocation Blesses the Day
A reader prays to honor God and follow commandments as the new day begins and service to the divine is affirmed. The brief devotional reflects personal faith and aspiration.
Avalanche Journal Home Lighting Contest Challenges Triumphs
The A J Lubbock area features the Home Christmas Lighting Contest results and obstacles overcome by participants including the Junior Powells. Page references indicate coverage across Bee sections with notes on broader state, national and world topics.
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