Space dogs 1968 lessons set stage for moon race
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP lessons from deadly mistakes push NASA and the Soviet program to resume manned spaceflight in 1968. Officials outline a busy year with unmanned moon tests, an Earth orbit mission, and a possible 1969 moon landing goal as both nations reassess risks after Grissom White Chaffee Komarov deaths.
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Chicago widow thanks donors after husband’s murder
Grace Rys, mother of nine, widow since last month, expressed gratitude to Chicagoans who donated gifts and groceries for her family during the holidays. She described a living room crowded with presents and noted more than $1,000 in anonymous gifts. Her eldest child is blind, and her husband Joseph was shot on November 29 as he returned from work. A 20-year-old Chicagoan faces murder charges. In Rome, Cardinal Marella, archpriest of St Peter's Basilica, remained in fair condition after fainting at Mass caused by an intense illness, with doctors citing an exposure-related attack.
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Multiple Christmas Eve Fires Claim Four Dozen Lives
Across six states, a spate of early morning house fires killed four people in Elk Grove Village Illinois and other locations. Victims include Gaul family in Illinois, Lauber family near Chicago, Sparks family near Greenup Kentucky, Coone in Burlington North Carolina, Bolin family near Jonesboro Arkansas, and a family in Youngstown Ohio. Police traced causes to a burning Christmas tree or stove ignition as families marked the holiday with tragedy.
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President Johnson Seeks Peace Talks After Vatican Visit
President Johnson returned from international travel and met Pope Paul VI in the Vatican library on his way home from Rome. He voiced willingness to open peace talks with North Vietnam and halt bombing if Hanoi shows restraint, while praising American troops in Vietnam and recalling Christmas greetings from Asian leaders.
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Enrollment rises at National University of Mexico
The National University of Mexico expects 92,000 students on Mexico City and branch campuses next year, a rise of 5,000 from the current term.
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Lazala Girl 8 Dies After Route Crash
Eight year old Sarita Lazala died after a two car collision on Route 7 near Colonie. Injured were two others taken to Albany Memorial Hospital. In a separate Route 50 crash, James N Sears was killed. his wife survived with serious injuries before dying at Ellis Hospital. Their daughter Ellen Sears had facial abrasions.
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Greek regime frees Papandreou and Theodorakis
The Athens regime released Andreas Papandreou and composer Mikis Theodorakis but reversed plans for 2,600 other political prisoners held since the April 21 coup. Col. John Ladas said the amnesty applied to about 300 people while the rest were deemed hard-core Communists and not covered.
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Man Saves To Buy Wife A Santa Suit
West Camp New York AP says Jack Prendergast saved his lunch money for a year to buy his wife an $85 red velvet Santa Claus outfit. She wore it during her 14th annual visit to Castle Point Veterans Hospital patients, despite worries about borrowed suits.
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Yonkers Fire Injures 15 In Four-Story Apartment Blaze
Ten firefighters and five tenants were injured in a Yonkers four story apartment house fire at 9 Rockledge Place. Firemen battled two hours to control the blaze as eight families were left homeless by smoke, water and roof damage. An off duty NYC firefighter was among the injured.
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Students Scolded in Hindi Language Protests
In New Delhi the Times of India criticized students who blocked roads and forced motorists to remove license plates with foreign numerals. The article notes the numerals are Hindu Arabic, historically known as Wind or Hindu Arabic, as students push for Hindi language advocacy.
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