Year In Review May Death Tolls Across The US And World
A May of wrecks and unrest features the Hominy Falls coal mine flood and jet and helicopter disasters plus tornadoes and a missing submarine. It also records France’s student protests spreading globally, with mass strikes in Paris, heightened labor action, and campus unrest. US marches and the Poor People Campaign urged social reforms.
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Apollo 8 ends for world, but families wait at home
Apollo 8 splashed down in the Pacific ending the world saga while families in Houston wait for the astronauts to return. Air Force Col. Frank Borman Navy Capt. James Lovell and Air Force Maj. William Anders are due at Ellington AFB near the Manned Spacecraft Center by Sunday morning. Borman’s sons await him as wives share moments with their husbands via space agency telephones. Anders’ wife Valerie notes a private family conversation aboard ship and Anders’ four year old son Eric recovers from a high fever to watch the splashdown on TV. A Mass was said at the Anders home and Lovell’s wife attends Communion nearby.
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Christmas joy fills San Diego as Pueblo crew reunites
In San Diego families of Pueblo crew members gather at the El Cortez Hotel for a Christmas Eve reunion after 11 months as Korean captives. Children express relief and pride, while parents voice gratitude and peace. President Johnson calls to congratulate and praise the mission and country.
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Philippines
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Labor Had A Hectic Year In 68 And Expects Even Worse
Washington AP reports 1968 brought labor a busy year with political fighting picketing and big wage gains. Unions foresee tougher 1969 amid unemployment recession antiunion bills and strained ties with President elect Nixon. Major strikes included nationwide telephone walkout copper and steel contracts, while Meany and Reuther split AFL CIO.
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Nixon
Czechs Plan Resignation to Clear New Government
The Czech government led by Premier Oldrich Cernik agreed to resign to let a new federal regime take office January 1. Cernik presided over the final meeting and said the new system would begin, with resignations to President Ludvik Svoboda expected soon.
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