Frank Borman Apollo 8 commander profile from UPI
Personality Spotlight profiles Frank Borman, Apollo 8 commander, highlighting his shy, disciplined nature, strict father image, conservative tastes, and calm, sharp mind. It traces his rise from West Point and Gemini 7 command to Apollo 8 leadership, note past injuries, missions, and his family life in El Lago near Houston.
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West Point
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Asten
National Aeronautics and Space
NASA
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ASA
Astronaut Corps Nihe
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Venard
James Lovell
Nim
William Anders
Ren Borman
Air Force
Lake Michigan
Gary
Ind
Edwin Gorman
Tucson
Frank
Nus
Hoe
U.S. Military Academy
Susan Bughee
Aife
Gorman Pu Ab
Deetors
Philippines
Air Force Aerospace Research Pilots School
California
Bormatt
el Lago
Houston
Fredrick
Eawin
Thomas Rites Set For Monday
Huntington New York UPD socialist leader Norman Thomas died Thursday in a nursing home after a long career as a reformer and antiwar advocate. A memorial service was planned Monday in New York City with cremation to follow. Thomas ran for president six times and预测 his policies shaped modern social programs while never expecting to win.
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Norman Thomas
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Thomas
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Kansas City
Hilaire Farm
Hebecca Frieberg
Plainfield
N.J
Frances Gates
Ste Thomas
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Evan Thomas’ II
Willan S. Thomas
Newport
R.J
Frances Violat Stewart
New York State
New York City
UPI
Socialist Party
America
Commission Urges Toy Makers To Make Items Child-Proof
Boston hearing by the National Commission on Product Safety urged toy makers to design safer products. Testimony cited unsafe electronic science kits and snow sleds, calling for immediate measures, stronger regulation, and a study of the toy industry. A father testified his son was injured by a cheap Japanese toy, illustrating dangers in common children’s items.
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UPI
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Gosten
Schwartz
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Ronald
Gas Rate Increase Opposed in Connecticut Hearing
The Connecticut public and utilities face a proposed natural gas rate rise affecting about 370,000 customers with a potential $2.5 million state impact if approved by the Federal Power Commission. Algonquin Gas Transmission seeks a $9.3 million annual increase, prompting a May 16 investigation after a preliminary hearing in Hartford with Willis and Jepson present. Also noted, diplomats incur higher living costs abroad, Nouakchott tops the list of expensive capitals.
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Connecticut
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Robert H. Willis
Algonquin Gas Transmission Co
Boston
Southern Connecticut Gas Co
Peanut Gas Co
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New Britain
FPC
FFC
Willis
State Asst
John K. Jepson
Connecticut Public Ualues Commission
Algonquin
Skidding for Safety on Glare Ice Warns Drivers
The Safe Winter Driving League warns of extreme hazard when driving on glare ice noting that with regular tires stopping distance can be nearly nine times greater than on dry pavement. It cautions that even with traction devices or chains, far slower speeds are essential on icy pavements.
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Safe Winter Driving League
Hartford Sailor's Parents Skeptical On Pueblo Release News
Hart ford residents react with skepticism as Angelo Strano and 81 Pueblo crew members remain prisoners in North Korea amid reports of possible talks this weekend to finalize a Christmas release. Strano's mother Ida Dod calls rumors untrustworthy and cites uncertain Panmunjom negotiations. father Vincent Strano reports Navy officials offered no definite news.
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UPI
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Navy Department
Sharing the Risk in Insurance Premiums
The Insurance Information Institute notes that buyers of property and liability insurance participate in a risk shaving venture. Many people contribute small premium amounts to protect against severe loss or financial hardship from misfortune.
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New York
Insurance Information Institute
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