Apollo 8 Crew Ready for Launch With Weather Watch
Cape Kennedy Florida AP reports cautious launch preparations for Apollo 8 as crew await clear visibility. Weather officials say conditions may improve for a Saturday liftoff while main electrical fuel cells pass contamination tests and astronauts Borman Lovell and Anders prepare for the flight.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Air Force
Borman
Navy
Lovell
Anders
National Aeronautics and Space Administraton
Frank Borman
James A. Lovell Jr
William A. Anders
Apollo
William C. Schneider
Schneider
Cool Weather Arrives as Winter Sets in West Texas
West Texans face cloudy and windy conditions on the first day of winter with a cooling trend. A Nevada centered low pressure system may reduce cloudiness and light rain chances. highs near 56, lows around 29 to 43, and scattered showers expected in parts of the state.
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Nevada
West Texas
Weather Bureau
Dallas-Fort Worth
Texas
Panhandle
del Rio
Dallas
Galveston
Lufkin
Dalhart
Brownsville
el Paso
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
Texarkana
Houston
San Antonio
College Station
Flu Epidemic Grips Nation Across U S
The Associated Press reports a nationwide flu epidemic straining hospitals and postal service. Deaths from influenza and pneumonia reach epidemic levels with 703 deaths in the week ending December. state and city health officials mobilize, with New York opening 24 hour health centers to ensure fuel and medical aid reaches victims.
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Associated Press
Johnson
of Life
Boston
Ephraim
Martin
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Indianapolis
Maryland
Salvation Army
Walter Reed Army
Dwight D. Eisen
Hower
Mayl
David
Tulle Nixon Desaitee
National
NCDC
NCD
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
New York
Nixon Summer White House in Key Biscayne
The article notes Nixon’s summer White House at Key Biscayne, Florida, undergoing major preparations for the new president. It highlights plans and renovations as part of the transition.
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Nixon
White House
Key Biscayne
Fla
Charges Fly In Paris Talks
North Vietnamese diplomats pressed for ousting the Saigon government to allow progress in Paris peace talks. Le Duc Tho said peace in Vietnam requires replacement of the current administration, as allied diplomats prepared to return home after failing to align aims amid the Viet Cong National Liberation Front anniversary reception. The communists linked the demand to negotiations for the first time, brushing off U S warnings of jeopardizing talks.
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Paris
Saigon
U.S
Vietnam
le Duc Tho
Hanoi
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
United States
PHS Panthers Meet Reagan Raiders In San Angelo Title Clash
Odessa officials expect more than 9 000 fans for the Class AAAA championship in San Angelo as Permian and Austin Reagan battle with a 28 game Reagan streak and a 11 3 Permian record. Tickets cost 3 dollars at the gate and rain is possible with a 2 pm kickoff.
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San Angelo
Permian Panthers
Austin Reagan Raiders
Odessa
PHS
Panther
Ectar County
Floyd Manry
Travis Raven
Raiders
Gene Mayfield
Panthers
Mayfield
Permian
Barbara Mackle Kidnap Case Ends With Rescue
Debutante Barbara Mackle, 20, was found alive in a buried coffin-like box 80 hours after being abducted from a suburban Atlanta motel. FBI Director Hoover said the box contained an air pump, food, water, and a battery light. The ransom of 500000 was paid by Barbara’s parents, and two suspects, including a woman biology researcher, faced charges. Barbara wore her red white checkered nightgown as she was located near Atlanta.
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Aluuver Bui Eluay Wagal
Emory College
Hoover
Barbara
Atlanta
Robert F. Mackle
FBI
Mackle
Miami Herald
Coral Park
97Th Avenue
Tamiami Trail
Mackles
Coral Gables
Robert Mackle
Pol Tice
Biscayne Bay
Washington
Barbara Jate Mackle
J. Edgar Hoover
PBI
Florida
Miami
Miss Mackle
Mts
Gary Steven Krist
Ruth Eleanor Schier
Girl found near Atlanta after long abduction ordeal
FBI Director Hoover said Barbara Mackle was recovered in a coffin-like box buried 18 inches underground about 20 miles northeast of Atlanta. She wore the original nightgown, was reported in good condition, and a $900000 ransom payment had been left near Miami before the rescue. Two suspects were charged with kidnapping.
Eleven U S soldiers freed in Cambodia Christmas gesture
Eleven U S soldiers freed after five months in captivity in Cambodia detainments were flown to Bangkok then to Clark Air Base and home for Christmas reunions. The group included Spec 4 Harley M Cassell Jr and Sgt Harold D Simms among others from Ohio New Jersey California and Indiana. The freed men reported they were well treated and received Christmas presents from families and Cambodian friends. One helicopter pilot Spec 4 Earl Gurnsey remained hospitalized due to injuries but was too ill to travel. Prince Norodom Sihanouk announced the release as a goodwill gesture.
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Harley M. Cassell Jr
Denville
John R. Chevalier
Jersey City
Donald E. Grigsby
Springfield
Ohio
Lee E. Henry
Oakland
Calif
Terry L. Kramer
Waugeka
Wis
Donald E. Price
Columbus
Harold D. Simms
Kingman
Ind
Floyd A. Wilmoth
Yadkinville
N.C
Pentagon
Sicily Island
Crawfordsville
Bangkok
Thailand
Sihanouk
Red Cross
U.S
Cambodia
Jie
W.C
Ralph W. McCullough
Phnom Penh
Earl Gurnsey
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Thomas N. Jones
Pfc
Donald G. Smith
James W. Brigham Jr
Cambodian
Radio Moscow
Christmas Day Meeting Set Between Americans
U S officials plan a Christmas meeting north of Saigon with Viet Cong representatives to discuss the possible release of American prisoners of war. Five unarmed U S representatives may meet NLF officials near Tay Ninh while the three captured Americans are identified and a humanitarian accord is pursued. Cambodia incident updates accompany the report as released on Thursday.
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Saigon
U.S
S Namese
NLF
Offi
Theouth
Vietnam
United
South Vietnam
Liberation Front
Viet Cong
Thej
Ameri
Tay Ninh
Quipster on Modern Ads and Communication Speed
A witty note observes that even advanced communications struggle to convey more with less time than a smile. It hints at the tension between brevity and expressiveness in modern media and speech.
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