19 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
1
Dwight H. Johnson, 21, a Medal of Honor recipient for Vietnam actions, signs up for a three year Army hitch near Detroit. He will stay in the Detroit vicinity and spend time visiting schools to explain Army programs to students.
The Apollo 8 countdown faced a minor delay when a valve in the liquid hydrogen fueling system failed to respond, delaying fueling by about four hours. Astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders prepared in trainers as launch officials pressed toward a 7:51 am EST Saturday liftoff, with sunset Christmas orbit plan for 20 hours.
A broad winter storm swept across the central and western United States bringing heavy winds and snow. Kansas and Nebraska faced near blizzards with drifts, while Wisconsin and Michigan saw warnings and travel disruptions. Arctic air followed, pushing temperatures toward zero as Washington state received additional snowfall. Seattle Tacoma Airport halted operations briefly for snow removal.
Five aquanauts completed a 1000 foot simulated dive in a dry chamber near Durham. They emerged at 7 02 p.m. Wednesday under observation for bends with Navy and civilian participants, including Lt Cmdr James Kelly and F C Smelko.
Beverly Hills actress Joan Tabor, 34, died after allegedly taking influenza medicine more often than prescribed. A former Chicago model, she had married Broderick Crawford in 1961. divorced in 1965. An autopsy was planned and burial set for Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
An article notes a planned open sea diving trial off the California coast set for next year. It highlights participants and organizers, and mentions safety and regulatory considerations, with focus on marine exploration and research aims.
George F. Goehler was named manager of operations for the Southern California Rapid Transit District succeeding Raymond W. Gareau after his resignation. Goehler, promoted from general superintendent of transportation, is credited for transit expertise cited by RTD General Manager Samuel B. Nelson and has long directed scheduling and planning for bus service across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth 2 completed a maximum power test reaching 32.46 knots in her keel tests off Arran, Scotland.
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