United States to meet Viet Cong over POW release
The U S military command agreed Saturday to a battlefield meeting with the Viet Cong to discuss the release of three American prisoners of war. Five unarmed U S service members would meet an equal number of Viet Cong officers at 3 p m on Christmas day at a river bank south of Tay Ninh with no allied or enemy forces within a kilometer.
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McCormack Set as Speaker Amid Democratic Discord
Rep John W McCormack of Massachusetts marks his 77th birthday as younger Democrats murmur over his leadership while he signals a wish to remain speaker for at least one more term. He is expected to be elected by the House Democrats on January 2 for the next session, with critics noting his effectiveness in rallying votes yet sometimes failing to press legislation.
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Apollo 8 reaches moon voyage with live engine test
Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders survived a Saturn V launch and completed a brief in flight engine restart test 60 000 miles from Earth as they begin their historic lunar mission. They reported seeing a blue halo around the moon and observed Earth from space as they orbited Earth before heading toward the moon.
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Lawmen Sweep Hog Island In Mackle Kidnap Case
Hundreds of armed lawmen scoured Hog Island under helicopter lights seeking Gary Steven Krist, the escaped convict blamed for kidnapping Barbara Jane Mackle. Reports circulated that ransom money, potentially up to 500000 dollars, was found, though FBI officials offered no comment.
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Flu cases in Southern Illinois show no unusual spike
Southern Illinois hospitals report no unusual flu surge with several restricting visitors as a precaution. Carbondale and Anna facilities cite few cases. Herrin and West Frankfort note normal attendance and limited, preventive visiting. Pinckneyville restricts visitors for cold patients and surgery cases.
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Sun’s frown endangers Apollo 8 astronauts as solar flares loom
The sun’s sudden disturbance alarms observers as Apollo 8 nears lunar path. Boulder forecasting center warns major flares possible within 24 hours, risking radiation exposure while the craft traverses the Van Allen belts. The shift prompts heightened vigilance by space agencies.
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Posse Kills Fugitive in Georgia Shootout
Neal Oglesby, 40, of Swainsboro, sought for shooting Twin City Police Chief Charlie Oglesby and knifing a state trooper, was killed in a gun battle with a large posse after killing a bloodhound handler Saturday.
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Moon as muse across cultures and ages
A compact survey of how diverse cultures view the moon in astronomy, myth, religion, and daily life. It describes ancient beliefs about lunar cycles, festivals, deities, and omens, noting how the moon influenced agriculture, calendars, and storytelling worldwide.
Apollo 8 Lifts Off With Three Astronauts Toward Moon
The Saturn 5 rocket launches from Cape Kennedy carrying the Apollo 8 spacecraft and astronauts Frank Bomman James A. Lavell and William Anders. They aim to orbit the moon on Christmas Eve in an AP Wirephoto sourced moment.
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Thieu signals walkout if Paris talks fail
President Thieu warned that Saigon may withdraw from the Paris peace talks if the enemy launches renewed offensives against Saigon and other cities. He spoke at Vungtau about possible cease talks and the right to continue fighting if attacks persist.
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Soviet Leaders Seek Calm in Mideast Talks Arrive in Cairo
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko and deputy Vladimir Semionov arrived in Cairo for talks with Egyptian leaders amid hopes for a Middle East settlement. Egypt seeks a diplomatic initiative with the Soviet Union the United States Britain and France as Gunnar Jarring's peace mission stalls. Gromyko and Semionov gave brief remarks saying they came to exchange views with Egyptian authorities.
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Colder Rain Ends Sunday With Cold Week Ahead
Weather brief notes a late Sunday end to colder rain and a sharp cool-down. Sunday highs reach 38 to 48 degrees with overnight lows in the 20s, followed by cloudy and chilly conditions Monday.
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