Apollo 17 closes Taurus Littrow mission with historic moonwalks
The Apollo 17 crew led by Cernan and Schmitt completed three days on Taurus Littrow, logging 22 hours on surface walks and over 22 miles of exploration. They recovered 334 pounds of lunar rocks and soil, including an unusual orange dust, and established a new science station on the moon before splashdown. Evans remained in orbit aboard America, awaiting return.
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Challengers Cabin
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Sappers Continue Attacks as U S Bombing Persists
The Saigon command reported seven more sapper casualties. U S B52s maintained a heavy bombing campaign with about 35 strikes in North Vietnam and nearly 40 in the South between noon Wednesday and dawn today, according to the U S command.
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Carey Acquitted of Bribe Charge in Indiana Trial
Delaware County Sheriff James P. Carey was acquitted after a four hour, twenty minute jury deliberation. Prosecutor David Casterline faced alleged bribes totaling 2985 dollars over 32 months to withhold prosecution of gamblers. Casterline indicated uncertainty about pursuing separate bribery charges. The trial began November 28.
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Kissinger in Paris as Talks Delay Cease Fire Accord
Kissinger resisted changes to the cease-fire and pressed for U S and Saigon to sign. Madame Binh and Vu accused Nixon of lengthening the war while Kissinger and Tho kept in touch with Hanoi. Washington saw remaining hitches over Thieu sovereignty and withdrawal of North Vietnamese troops. A 23rd round could occur if talks progress, with Haig or Kissinger likely to visit Saigon after Paris.
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