Three Americans Ready for Christmas in Space
Editorial views Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders prepare for a Christmas Eve lunar orbit from Cape Kennedy. The piece reflects on space exploration's meaning, risks, and potential to deepen the season's observance. It notes benefits like weather satellites and global communications alongside strategic space goals.
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Apollo
Air Force
Frank Borman
Navy
James A. Lovell Jr
William A. Anders
Space
Earth
Col. Borman
Vietnam
Russia
League of Women Voters urges spring local elections participation
Readers urged to consider candidacies for Carbondale City Council and other local offices with filing windows starting January 6. The piece outlines primary and general election dates, petition requirements, and encourages qualified individuals to run for Park District, School District, and Township offices.
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Carbondale
Elizabeth Leighty
City Hall
Southern Illinoisan
Park District
Park Board
West Elm St
League of Women Voters
Board of Directors
League of Women Voters of
John McDermott
Wayne Leys
Voters Service
Alan Randall
Laurence Martin
Carbondale School District 95
Moon's Enigma Shapes Apollo 8 View of the Moon
Moon facts fill a Cape Kennedy briefing as Apollo 8 nears its flight. The article notes lunar orbit, libration mapping, unknown backside photography, lack of atmosphere, extreme temperatures, and gravity about one sixth that of Earth.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Luna
Earth
Moon
Southern Illinois coal to gas could boost region economy
A Humble Oil proposal envisions coal to liquid fuels using Illinois No 6 coal. Plants up to 100,000 barrels per day could cost 300 to 400 million dollars with coal mining needs of about 35,000 tons daily. The plan centers in southern Illinois, leveraging water access and existing rail links, and aims for development within 10 to 15 years.
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United States
Illinois
Illinois Mining Institute
Springfield
G. H. Shipley
Houston
Tex
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Shipley
Institute
Humble Oil
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Baytown
Humble
Breese Journal
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Clinton
Keyesport
Tamalco
Lake Carlyle
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Oklahoma
Illinois State Geological Survey
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Gallatin
Fayette
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Jasper
Sangamon
Vincennes
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South Central
Carlyle
Shelbyville
Bend Lake
Mississippi
Wabash
Ohio
Gene Graves
Illinois Department of Business and Economic Development
Terre Haute
Graves
Alaskan
The
Hubert Risser
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Mississippi River
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