Moon flight sparks Apollo crew clash with British astronomer
Apollo 8 astronauts Anders Borman and Lovell dispute Sir Bernard Lovell of Jodrell Bank who calls the lunar orbit flight wasteful and silly. The crew says the mission offers scientific value and will operate a six day flight to lunar orbit for about 20 hours around Christmas Eve.
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Sir Berhard Lovell
Britain
Jodrell Bank Observatory
Moon
William A. Anders
Lunar
Anders
Frank Borman
James A. Lovell Jr
Moon Dee
Valedictory Address At Local Graduation
Gordon Smith delivers a valedictory speech praising 12 years of schooling and the value of education for a future in a technical world. He thanks teachers Miss Hampton and Mr. Patterson, and his parents, recalling school memories, initiation exercises, and gratitude to fellow students as he wishes further study and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Smith
West
Miss Hampton
Mr. Patterson
Asbestos Shipments Resume from Cassiar Mine Near Dawson
Shipments of asbestos from the Cassiar Clinton open pit mine, 65 miles north of Dawson, Yukon, resumed Thursday after a brief stoppage. Mine manager Jim Murdock cited a breakdown of the aerial skyline across the Yukon river as the cause, with the river remaining ice-free due to milder weather. He noted shutdown costs of $6,000 to $7,000 per hour but could not provide a total figure. Dawson lies about 1,150 miles north west of Edmonton.
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Cassiars Clinton
Dawson
Y.T
Jim Murdock
Yukon River
Murdock
Edmonton
Public Utilities Board hearing on Inter-City Gas rates Portage la Prairie
Notice of resumed hearing on December 21 1968 at Portage la Prairie Manitoba. Public Utilities Board will hear Inter-City Gas Utilities Ltd proposals to divide service areas Northern and Central divisions and set rates. Also to combine divisions into one economic unit and fix general service charges for Roblin Russell Inglis Binscarth St Lazare.
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Nt Bay
Chen
Court House
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Public Utilities Board
InterCity Gaa
Public Utilities Board Act
Public Utiiies Board
Inter-City Gas Utilities Ltd
City Gas Utilities Ltd
Roblin
Russell
Inglis
Binscarth
St. Lazare General Service
Arnadasnt Praakimen Wedding Exchanged at Astin
A double ring ceremony was held October 19 1968 at Austin United Church. Nettie Ellen Braaksman daughter of Mr and Mrs S Braaksman wed Robert Arnold Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Ross Anderson. Rev Stately officiated with soloist A Moman and organist Mrs Art Stevenson.
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Austin United Church
Nettie Ellen
S. Braaksman
Robert Arnold Anderson
Ross Anderson
A. Moman
Art Stevenson
Cat Walks 300 Miles To Return Home And A Wedding Notice
A family cat traveled about 300 miles to return home to Mr and Mrs Clarence Fitzherbert in a western Malifax suburb after four months with Grandpa John Corston in Saint John NB. The text also notes a wedding where the bride wore a lace over satin gown with crystal tiara and veil, with attendants in pink outfits and a reception by the U C W, followed by a trip and toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty
Clarence Fitzherbert
Malifax
John Corston
Diane Hawkins
Phyllis Broaksma
Jim Flemming
Donald Braaksma
Bill Braaksma
Neil Clark
Manitoba to aid farms damaged by July tornado
Agriculture Minister Douglas Watt announced the Manitoba government will cover up to 25 percent of farm damage from the July tornado in the Manitou La Riviere area. Aid is five percent per year for five years, with farmers applying through municipal offices. the measure mirrors assistance given after the 1966 floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Watt
Manitoba
Manitou-La Rivieres
Watt
Indian Claims Commission To Be Set Up
Government gives formal notice to introduce legislation creating an Indian claims commission. Chretien on Commons order paper says the bill provides for appeals to an Indian claims appeal court and funds for bands to prepare and pursue claims. An Indian claims commission was proposed six years ago by then prime minister Diefenbaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Claims Commission
Indian Affairs
Chretien
Commons
Indian Claims Appeal Court
Diefenba
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Jim
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Viking
Macgregor Hotel
the King’s
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T Jack's
MacGregor Herald Office
Lamb’s Lockers & Meats
Crocker’s
Rossendale
MacDougald
Lavenham
Lamb‘s
Austin
Larry's Starlite
Nkesreiter
Sidney Pauch Electric
Wiacleg OF
Miniota
Niverville, Grunthal & St. Pierre
Steanne
Ude
Re. Rapleyee
Pile Yung, Poe
Ardasnt Praakimen Wus
Astin
U.C.W
Austin Hall
Arnold Daku
Stately
Donna Smith
Govt
Barrie Barber
MacGiegor
North Norfolk Agricultural Society
MacGregor Memorial Hall
Doug Watt
Minister of Agriculture
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