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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
7
SPACE CENTER Houston AP reports Apollo mission concludes with Eugene Cernan as the final astronaut to set foot on the moon. The farewell marks the end of an era of lunar exploration and leaves a legacy for future space ventures and peaceful human achievement.
The article reflects on Apollo's final moon departure with Eugene Cernan stating future generations must return. It emphasizes pride in humanity's achievement and the lasting footprints on the lunar surface as the crew leaves the Moon.
Paris AP reports the United States backing Thieu’s Christmas peace package and accusing North Vietnam of pressure to secure an incomplete settlement. Le Duc Tho returns to Hanoi, signaling stalled talks with Kissinger as Isham defends U.S. stance and urges objective dialogue on Thieu’s cease-fire proposals.
President Nixon met with Henry Kissinger for two hours to receive a first hand briefing on the ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations in Paris. Spokesman Ronald Ziegler declined to detail the status of the secret talks or confirm a stalemate with Le Duc Tho while denying U S backing for Thieu’s holiday cease fire proposal.
United States secured a General Assembly vote to cap annual UN assessments at 25 percent of the regular budget as soon as practicable, down from 31.52 percent. The 81-27 decision follows earlier committee approval and draws praise from Sen. Gale McGee and U.S. officials. CRITES Appliance and TV open on select weeknights through December 20.
Franklin County highway crews led by Kansas Highway Commission have kept main arteries clear amid deep freeze. Sixteen men work two 12 hour shifts daily, totaling 192 hours this week, distributing salt calcium and sand to 130 miles of roads, with ongoing bridge care and pothole repairs planned after melt.
The Stanley Neil Garrett case moved toward verdict as jurors began final deliberations on charges including assault, rape, sodomy, and attempted murder of the couple and their 14 month old child. Prosecutor Latimer and defense argued sanity. experts testified Garrett showed schizophrenia but some said amnesia possible. The judge instructed verdict options including insanity, and jurors weighed guilt on all counts.
Kansas City AP reports former President Harry S Truman, age 88, remained in very serious condition after a restless night. Doctors cited declining kidney function and a weakened heart as major concerns while he showed no awareness of visitors.
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