Apollo 8 Near Lunar Orbit Inhistoric Flight
Apollo 8 crews led by Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders push toward lunar orbit after slow speed gains and mission-control notes of strong spacecraft performance A cooling system issue is under repair and a minor midcourse correction was canceled The trio recovered from Sunday illness as they prepared for the Christmas Eve lunar pass and 20 hour orbit sequence
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Glynn Lunney
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Michael Collins
Mission Control Center
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Interstellar Times
Frank Borman
Navy
James A. Lovell Jr
Air Force
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Moon
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Apollo 8 Dinner Aboard Spacecraft For Christmas
Apollo 8 astronauts will celebrate Christmas 200,000 miles from Earth with a traditional turkey dinner. The Army Natick Laboratories prepared the turkey, packaged in airtight foil and sliced. The meal includes cranberry-apple sauce, coffee, and a grape drink, all freeze-dried and adorned with red ribbons.
Stock Market Rebounds Amid Brief NYSE Gains
New York stocks traded with renewed momentum as losses narrowed and the Dow and broader market registered tentative gains in early trading. The market activity showed improved breadth with notable moves in large blue chip issues as investors weighed recent declines.
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Reds Launch Heavy Attacks Ahead of Christmas Cease Fire
The Communist command fired eight series of heavy attacks across South Vietnam during the weekend leading to a three day Christmas cease fire. Near the truce site six miles from Saigon, U.S. and Viet Cong negotiators prepare for prisoner releases as fighting rages with rockets and bazookas. American troops report 17 killed and 12 wounded at a patrol base 44 miles NW of Saigon. a separate 150 man South Vietnamese unit suffers heavy losses. Battles near Da Nang and Pleiku cause civilian casualties and damage as air bases and HQs come under rocket fire. The Viet Cong claim readiness to release prisoners amid ongoing hostilities ahead of the cease-fire.
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U.S. Offers To Share Some Bases In Japan
The United States proposed to give up move or share about one third of its 148 bases in Japan. Talks to change base status for about 50 sites began after acceptance by Japan. Attendees included Kiichi Atchi Arita U. Alexis Johnson and Admiral John S McCain Jr. The plan would affect nearly half of the land used by U.S. forces in Japan.
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Viet Cong rejects direct talks with Saigon
Tran Buu Kiem, head of the NLF foreign affairs committee, said direct talks with the Saigon government are impossible because the rulers do not represent South Vietnamese people and cannot be accepted as valid negotiators. Ky returned home to meet President Thieu as talks on an eight-way conference halted during the Christmas recess with no agreement.
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Pueblo Crew Freed Beatings Described by Skipper
Cmdr. Lloyd M. Bucher said the Pueblo crew endured brutal beatings in North Korea as their 11 month captivity ended. He reported severe injuries and malnutrition among many crewmen while noting he was beaten less than others and kept in solitary confinement. The men were evacuated to a hospital near Seoul before possible return to the United States.
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Rainfall Totals and Cold Outlook for Frederick County
Rainfall of 0.81 inch drenched Frederick County with temps in the 30s and light freezing in the mountains. Roads in Frederick City were water covered and could freeze. fog lingered early morning. The forecast calls for rain to end as temps rise into the upper 40s then drop to the 20s tonight. more than 2.9 inches of precipitation this month. Christmas may bring flurries, with colder air arriving for Christmas Eve and Day.
Faith Carried Family Through Barbara Mackle Kidnapping
Barbara Mackle survived 80 hours buried in a coffin like box after kidnappers demanded half a million dollars. Her father Robert Mackle spoke with reporters saying faith sustained the family as authorities captured Gary Krist, who faced kidnapping charges after a dramatic ransom case across Florida and Georgia. Barbara, weakened but smiling, thanked supporters as details of the ransom and vehicle leads emerged.
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George Deacon
Kristalles
Weat Palm Beach
Arthur Horowitz
St. Lucie
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Charlotte Harbor
Emory University
Fire leaves county district in smoke and alarm
A reported building fire sparked an emergency response in a county area early Saturday. Fire crews battled flames at a residence as residents and officials worked to contain the incident and assess damage.
Twenty One Convicts Escape New Orleans Prison
Twenty one inmates escaped from New Orleans prison after breaking through a roof and skylight. Three prisoners face death sentences. four convicted of murder, twelve of armed robbery, with others awaiting appeals. Sheriff Louis Head described the escape as highly dangerous as guards dispersed the miscreants.
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Nixon Faces Flu Briefly Delays Florida Vacation Plan
New York AP reports President-elect Nixon has a touch of the flu but expects it not to affect his Florida vacation. He appeared coatless in light rain and planned to depart as doctors advised rest in the sun. He attended his daughter Julie and Dwight David Eisenhower II’s wedding, staying away briefly due to illness but reportedly feeling better by Sunday afternoon.
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