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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1972
Page
17
Apollo 17 finally launched from Space Center Houston after nearly three hours of computer delay. The Saturn 5 display lit the night as astronauts Cernan Schmitt and Evans linked the command ship to the lunar module and began their lunar mission orbit.
Louise Mulligan, wife of Cmdr. James A. Mulligan, Navy pilot held as a prisoner of war, keeps faith as peace talks drag and Christmas approaches. She describes renewed hope among 21 local wives, notes plans to brighten homes and mail gifts, and recalls past disappointments since her husband disappeared.
In Montgomery Alabama a federal court convicted the United States Merchant Marines Inc and three associates on seven counts of mail fraud. They mailed about 44000 letters to Alabama boat owners claiming boat registration was required, charging about 5 dollars each. Convictions: Joe Maggio James Swartz and William E Blake. Sentencing set for Thursday. Hollywood
The United States Britain and France agreed to open contacts with East Germany with a view to later establishing diplomatic relations. NATO ministers would be informed and may join in negotiations with the German Democratic Republic while ratification of West Germany's treaty with East Germany proceeds.
Houston AP reports Apollo 17 aims to deepen knowledge of Earth alongside lunar science. NASA officials say lunar missions reveal how Earth formed, differences with the Moon, and why Earth evolved, guiding future space use.
AP reports author Vance Packard cites breakdown of community life and rising loneliness as America's chief ills. He attributes social isolation to mobility, notes in youth an inverse status drive and anti achievement attitude, and predicts future leaders come from blue collar and farming backgrounds over parents who pursued financial advancement.
Mrs. Burchie Reed of Jasterville will be honored on her 90th birthday with an open house at the Legion Hall Sunday afternoon December 10 from 2 to 4 o’clock. She has three children eight grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. friends and relatives are invited.
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