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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1968

Page

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Apollo in Space: Moon Orbit Tests and Future Plans

The article outlines Apollo 9 and Apollo 10 training in a lunar flight scenario with space walks and LM docking tests. It notes potential near-term lunar descent by a two-man crew, emphasizes step-by-step testing from earth orbit to moon orbit, and discusses budget limits and future flights within hardware constraints. It cites Kennedy’s vision and NASA's evolving timelines toward reaching the moon and returning safely.

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Want Ads Spur Bold Classifieds in Local Market

Readers urged to place light want ads to showcase items for sale and attract buyers. The note emphasizes clear listings, timely posting, and calling attention to valuable goods or services available nearby.

Action Line Continues with Local Civic Woes and Reflections

The column laments stalled reforms like the domestic relations court and debates over public street usage by a garage on Westfall Avenue. It contrasts crowded Bex County classrooms with skeptical trustees, notes Air Force Reserve leadership changes, and praises John Rinehart for handling city public works issues swiftly.

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Light Contests More Winners Paid

Retired civilian employee at Lackland Air Force Base and several others are named as recipients of Light contest prizes. Ober notes his only prior win was worth 1 in a grocery test. Gilbert Bernal reports a $10 Social Security prize plus a $30 subscriber bonus, planning to give cash to his wife. Sgt Francisco Lopes Jr at Ft Sam Houston earned $10 in Social Security plus a $15 subscriber bonus, intending to buy a U.S. Savings Bond for his eldest daughter. Mrs B Dudzinski received $10 Social Security and $10 subscriber bonus, with plans to add winnings toward new eyeglasses.

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Boerne Field To Host New Year Dance And Baseball Park

Boerne Texas announces a New Year Eve dance at Lang Field St Peters area with a synthetic surface planned for spring. The event precedes spring training sites for both St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets, with affordable pricing listed.

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Dope Charges Filed on Pair in San Antonio

Dope charges filed against two men, Wernen Charles fan and Stephen Craig Pauli, both 20, of 1817 Military and 3307 Rock Creek Run. Pauli arraigned before Justice Jimmie Gutierrez and freed on a writ of habeas corpus. James to be arraigned later Tuesday. The men were arrested Monday in a car in the SW Military area.

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Killed Laotian Red Header Report Draws Refugee Claims

A military source said Kay'sone Phomvihane, commander in chief of the Pathet Lao, was killed in a bombing by Laotian government planes in mid August. Five refugees reported the claim to officials in Vientiane, corroborating rumors surrounding the conflict.

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Reds Shoot Up Thai Helicopter in Border Clash

Communist guerrillas fired on a Thai air force helicopter Sunday near the Thai border, killing the crew as woodcutters were slain and rescuers died while racing to the scene. Police reported the attack occurred in Nakorn Sawan province near the border with Thailand.

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Viet Nam Prison Camp Rescue and US Confinement Links

U S forces report that Rowe's Green Beret unit was among the first American contingents in Vietnam after Special Forces arrived, before large regular units in 1965. Headquarters in Vietnam say there is no link between Rawe’s recovery and Viet Cong promises to release American POWs.

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Supplies hit as choppers downed in Vietnam amid truce hopes

In Saigon US commanders discussed a new battlefield plan as Viet Cong sought release of three captured GIs. A three day New Year truce was observed loosely with Viet Cong and US jets trading statements. Over 24 hours US forces lost three helicopters to ground fire, one American died and four were wounded, bringing the total shot down to five.

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