Apollo 8 to circle moon before Christmas in 1968
NASA announced three astronauts will fly Apollo 8 around the moon for about six days. Crew includes Frank Borman James Lovell Jr and William Anders. Launch from Cape Kennedy is targeted no earlier than December 21 with a Pacific splashdown between Christmas and New Year.
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Judge Grants Continuance in James Earl Ray Trial
MEMPHIS Tenn UPI Judge W Preston Battle granted a continuance in the James Earl Ray case and allowed Percy Foreman to take over defense. No new date set. Ray's former attorney Arthur J Hanes ordered to post 1000 bond and turn over files after contempt conviction tied to pretrial publicity. Foreman said the delay is to ensure justice, noting a dispute over defense strategy and policy between Hanes and Ray. Ray and family have paid Hanes about 30000 with 12000 more needed to release files to Foreman.
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Weather Snapshot: 24 Hour Temps and Precipitation Update
United Press International reports 24 hour temperatures and precipitation ending at 4 a.m. Forecast includes regional readings and notable changes from the prior day. Data reflects statewide and local observations gathered by meteorological stations.
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Peace talks delay as US and North Vietnam stall
In Paris UPI reports the United States and North Vietnam tacitly delay opening of new Paris talks. A four party conference is sought but deadlock over including the Viet Cong as an independent team persists. Saigon boycotts and demands are cited as blocking the talks.
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Thieves Target Carpet Yard and Hotels in Scottsdale Case
Scottsdale Police report a theft of thirty three boxes of carpet stripping valued at 264 dollars from Carpet Mart in Scottsdale. Suspects sought. In a separate incident at the Valley Ho Hotel Joseph F. Ferry reports about 380 dollars missing from his room. no forced entry. A box of financial papers stolen from Carl Safely’s garage with pry marks observed. papers value unspecified. Police suspect juvenile involvement.
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US troops trap Viet Cong in Mekong Delta raid near Cai Lay
Swarming from helicopters, boats and trucks 2000 American soldiers surrounded a Mekong Delta village near Cai Lay and captured 153 suspected Viet Cong. Six Viet Cong were killed as troops intensified house to house searches while officials asserted Communist offensive power was broken. A Marine A4 Skyhawk was shot down, pilot killed. Guerrilla artillery damaged three Vietnamese villages and two U.S. camps, with 34 civilians wounded and six killed.
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Sheriff Blubaum to become deputy as Mummert reshapes office
Phoenix police chief Paul Blubaum announced his retirement to join Maricopa County Sheriff John Mummert as chief deputy. After 22 years with the department and five years as chief, Blubaum will lead the sheriff’s reorganization when the new administration takes over in January. Blubaum will draw 1116 dollars monthly plus city retirement pay, with duties to continue during a city manager–approved transition.
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Denture Helper FASTEETH Ad Promises Comfort
An old advertisement extols FASTEETH as a denture powder that keeps plates firm and comfortable while eating and speaking. It claims neutral taste, no souring, helps control odor, and urges regular dentist visits with distribution at four outlets.
Nixon backs LBJ s efforts for Viet peace
President elect Nixon endorsed Johnson and his Vietnam policy, signaling that significant action toward peace could occur before his inauguration. He said Johnson and Rusk could negotiate for both administrations and urged unified action on Vietnam, the Middle East, and relations with the Soviet Union.
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Building inspectors offer 24 hour appointment tape system
Scotts dale building inspectors begin a 24 hour appointment system. Builders call 946 5287 and hear secretary Betty Rowan’s taped guidance requesting job address permit number inspection type contractor name and whether commercial or residential. Appointments are taken from the tape at 8 a m on days the Civic Center is open.
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Jim McCausland
McCausland
Fire Causes 3000 Dollar Damage To Westlund Home
Fire at the home of Robert E Westlund, 6879 E Cholla, caused about 3000 dollars in damage. Furniture in one bedroom destroyed, plaster walls damaged, rest of the house smoke damaged. Cause under investigation. Two boys playing with matches were involved. Firefighters also fought two field blazes at McDonald Dr and 68th St, minor damage.
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