Apollo 17 Crew Surges Toward Moon After Computer Glitch
Apollo 17 lifted from Cape Kennedy after engineers fixed a faulty countdown computer that halted launch briefly. Commander Eugene Cernan and crewmates Jack Schmitt and Ronald Evans sped into space, with Nixon offering luck and Godspeed as they aimed for lunar orbit and a firsts-filled last Apollo mission.
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Harrison Hi
Jack” Schmitt
Ronald E. Evans
Cape Kennedy
Mission Control
Jack Schmitt
Sppce
Earth
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Apollo
Nixon
Camp David
Cernan
Moon
Marshall Spaceflight Center
Huntsville
Ala
Truman remains critical as doctors report improved condition
President Truman, age 88, still on the critical list at Research Hospital and Medical Center, with improved signs such as reduced lung fluid and stabilized vital signs. Reports note acute pulmonary edema linked to heart failure, with oxygen support and no confirmed myocardial infarction, while infection in the bronchial tree is mentioned.
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Kansas City
Harry S. Truman
Research Hospital
Truman
John Dreves
Wilson Miller
Wallace Graham
Imelda Marcos Slashed by Knife-Wielder in Manila
In Manila, a dark suited assailant used a foot long bolo to slash President Marcos wife Imelda Marcos as she greeted beautification contest winners. She was taken to Makati Medical Center and reported out of danger, with guards fatally shooting the attacker. Three others injured including Congressman Aspiras and Robles.
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Manila
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Imelda
Constantine Manahan
Jose Aspiras
Linda Amor Robles
Mr. Serifino
Sailor Convicted Of Sabotage On Aircraft Carrier
Norfolk AP A military judge convicted Seaman Apprentice Jeffrey Allison of arson sabotage and hazarding a vessel in the $7.5 million Forrestal fire July 10. He also found him guilty of possession and distribution of mescaline and LSD, with one LSD distribution count acquitted.
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Norfolk Va
Jeffrey Allison
Forrestal
William FE. Neely
Oakland
Calif
Navy Shipyard
Neely
Allison
California
Monroe School official to attend Southern Association meeting
Sidney Seegers acting supervisor of business affairs for the Monroe City School System will attend the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools meeting in New Orleans from Sunday through Wednesday. He serves as a Louisiana committee member and sits on the program committee for this year's convention.
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Sidney Seegers
Monroe City
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
New Orleans
Seegers
Louisiana
Southern Association
Nixon Pledge to Keep and Improve Forces in Europe
President Nixon pledged that the United States will maintain and improve its 300,000 troops in Europe with NATO allies meeting the same commitment. He added that reductions could occur only if there is reciprocal action by adversaries, while stressing no date for cuts. Secretary Rogers reiterated no Moscow deal and emphasized stronger U.S. ties with Western Europe and ongoing talks with the Russians on force reductions.
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Brussels
Nixon
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
United States
Europe
NATO Council of Foreign Ministers
William P
Rogers
U.S
Melvin R. Laird
Congress
Washington
West Europe
NATO
Moscow
Czechoslovakia
Wholesale Prices Rise In November
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the wholesale price index increased by six-tenths of 1 percent in November, marking the largest rise since July. Higher costs for fresh vegetables, eggs, dairy, cars, furniture, lumber, leather, textiles, coal, hides, and natural gas drove the gain, complicating Nixon's inflation targets. The six month rate reached 5.7 percent, with wage price controls failing to curb wholesale prices.
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Washington
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nixon
Saturn V lifts from Cape Kennedy in sunrise launch
A photo from Cape Kennedy shows the sky aboard its Saturn V rocket rising at dawn accompanied by an AP Wire caption.
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Sky
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Secret Talks By Kissinger Continue In Paris
Paris AP Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho resumed secret negotiations as an American spokesman warned of disappointments and setbacks in the pace toward a final peace. U S and Vietnamese participants reported progress though key issues remained unresolved and deadlock persisted on draft terms.
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Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Nixon
Kissinger
Ziegler
Gif-sur-Yvette
U.S
Heyward Isham
Isham
Neighbor Rows On With Life Preserver On Exercise Machine
A neighbor in the Chuckle Times note appears anxious and oddly dressed for workouts, wearing a life preserver while using a rowing machine, sparking curious reactions from the block. The odd scene highlights local humor and community chatter about odd routines.
Inside The News-Star section guide
A concise overview of the newspaper’s table of contents listing sections such as Abby, Lowman, Broadway, Radio-TV, Classifieds, Sports, Comics, Theater, Crossword, and Editorial. Notes page placements include Van Dellen and various departments like Horoscope and Weather across sections 6A and 9A.
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Abby
Lowman
Radio-Tv
van Dellen
Goodfellows Drive Spreads Charity Spirit Across Cities
The Goodfellows movement began in Detroit in 1913 when 14 former newsboys returned as adults to fund a Christmas drive for needy children. Letters to the Twin Cities show continued public support, urging Monroe readers to contribute to the Monroe News-Star and World drive at 411 N. 4th St. Monroe 71201.
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Detroit
Goodfellows
Twin Cities
Monroe
Slow Warming Trend Expected in Twin Cities
Increasing cloudiness through Friday with a slow warming trend. Highs mid 40s today, near 40 tonight. Friday highs in the upper 60s with southerly winds and a 20 percent rain chance. Then clearing and cooler Saturday with highs around 50s, fair and cold nights, and weekend lows in the 30s. Monday expected to reach the 60s as a large high pressure ridge moves east. FAA records at Monroe Municipal show 66 high, 29 low and 0.4 inches rain in the period.
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Twin Cities
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
FAA
Monroe Municipal
Justices Rule Out Fines For Union Quitters
The Supreme Court, in an 8-1 decision, declared it illegal for labor unions to fine members who quit during a strike and return to work. Justice Douglas stated the union’s power ends when a member resigns, while Justice Blackmun dissented in a related dispute involving 31 ex-members and the Textile Workers Union.
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Washington
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
New Hampshire
Harry A. Blackmun
Textile Workers Union
Afl-Cio
Nashua
International Paper Box Machine Co
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Douglas
United Automobile Workers Union
Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Co
Volpe Named Envoy and Cabinet Successor Named
President Nixon designated John A. Volpe to serve as ambassador to Italy and chose Cisade Brinegar to take over as transportation secretary in the second-term Cabinet. The move leaves one Cabinet post to be filled as Nixon begins a new term.
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Camp David. Md
Nixon
Transportation
John A. Volpe
Italy
California
Cisade
Brinegar
Mountainton
Richard Kleindienst
Volpe
Massachusets
River Stages Station Flood Present Change Stage
River monitoring shows stage at Monroe Station 40.6 feet with stationary reading. Camden gauge reports 124 feet and rising to stage 2 as flood conditions persist.
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Monroe
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