Apollo 8 mission sails toward lunar orbit on Christmas Eve
Apollo 8 pressed toward lunar orbit on Christmas Eve after a mostly smooth flight. Lovell and Anders reported good systems, minor illness hit Borman briefly, and ground control skipped a steering correction as the ship held a precise course. A television broadcast from space delighted viewers as the crew prepared for ten lunar orbits and a return splashdown in the Pacific.
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War Pause Begun by Viet Cong
The Viet Cong began a six hour attack on a U.S. patrol base 44 miles northwest of Saigon leaving 103 dead and many weapons seized. U.S. infantry suffered 47 killed and 12 wounded as North Vietnamese forces breached bunkers with bazookas. In Saigon area, 400 NVA troops attacked a South Vietnamese company, killing 22 soldiers and wounding 38. U.S. aircraft bombed targets near the base. Civilian casualties were reported near Da Nang. The Viet Cong signaled willingness to release prisoners, while a 24 hour Christmas cease fire loomed.
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Flu Seen Sure for 3 on Apollo
A space doctor says it is almost certain that all three Apollo 8 astronauts will catch a flu like virus in the spacecraft. Commander Frank Borman is nearly over a gastrointestinal ailment, but virus remains easily spread in the cabin. Jens Lovell Jr. and William Anders likely to become ill. Borman may be reinfected. All three felt unwell Sunday with vomiting, diarrhea, chills and headaches.
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Rome Bus Strike Stops Public Transport for 24 Hours
All public transport in Rome paused for a day causing traffic jams and delays across the city. Buses and cars idled, many workers were late, and last minute Christmas shopping was disrupted as commuters walked or stayed home. Local police reported widespread congestion.
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Pueblo Crew Recounts Capture and Escape from North Korea
Skipper Bucher described the Pueblo being attacked and seized at sea after entering North Korean waters. He said crew members were beaten, some wounded, and one died later. He denied breaking orders and criticized post-capture press briefings while noting destruction of records.
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