Apollo 8 Nears Moon Orbit Turnaround And Return
Apollo 8 prepares for a pass behind the moon before looping ten orbits and returning to Earth. The crew will receive clearance for the crucial maneuver early Tuesday as they pursue a historic orbital reconnaissance mission paving the way for an American lunar landing as soon as next spring. Lunney praised progress while the crew shook off illness and a minor coolant valve issue was noted but deemed non serious. At 9 am EST the craft was 188,508 miles from Earth and 42,692 miles from the moon traveling 2,390 mph. the speed should dip to about 2,100 mph then surge to 7,000 mph under lunar gravity.
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Two Injured In Collision Near Kalona
Mrs. Larry Duncan of Washington and Jerry A. Smith of Brighton were treated at Iowa City hospitals after a three car crash on Highway 1 about four miles south of Kalona Saturday night. Smith suffered a collapsed lung while Mrs. Duncan had facial injuries including a broken jaw. both were returning from a 6 p.m. wedding trip. Time of the accident was about 11:30 p.m. as Rich ard Staubaugh of Parnell and another car driven by Mr. Smith of Brighton collided after Smith’s car swerved on icy roads. Duncan opened his brakes and slowed when he saw the Smith car go out of control. Dr. E. M. Ahart aided the victims at the scene. Duncan and Staubaugh were uninjured. The Slaubaugh car sustained minor damage. the other two were totally demolished. The Duncans had come from a University of Iowa basketball game.
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Sully fire destroys three business district buildings
Three Sully Iowa buildings in the business district were destroyed by an early morning fire. Volunteers from Sully and Kellogg battled bitter cold and strong winds to prevent further spread in the district.
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Intercepted Memo Sent to Mr and Mrs Nolte
A brief wartime style note from Washington expresses shared elation and extends Christmas wishes to Mr and Mrs Nolte and their son Clifford, hoping for a joyous holiday.
Western Iowa Paralyzed by Snow Storm Halts Travel and Commerce
A massive Iowa snow storm paralyzed the western half of the state stranding holiday travelers on roads and in bus stations. Sioux City logged 14 inches, with airports closed and winds up to 32 mph slowing snow removal. Snowmobiles aided emergency work, a nurse rode to a laboring woman in a four wheel drive, and a wedding was held after a minister found a path to the bride.
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Sailor Freed by Koreans Reunited With Family in San Diego
The Noltes of Washington County Home Iowa prepare for a holiday reunion with their son Clifford C. Nolte ET R2 released after Pueblo seizure. Clifford, a 23 year old seaman, was among 82 crew members freed from North Korea days ago. The family, who moved from Rockwell City in 1967, expresses relief and joy at the Christmas return.
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Viet Cong Reject Ky Offer for Talks in Saigon
The Viet Cong rejected Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky's bid for political discussions with the South Vietnamese government saying direct talks with the Saigon administration are impossible. A VC spokesman said the government represents no one.
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Pueblo crew freed after 11 months of captivity in Korea
82 surviving crew members of the USS Pueblo walked through a snowstorm to freedom from North Korea. They were hospitalized for treatment after torture and near starvation. Captain Lloyd Bucher described brutal beatings and solitary confinement. One body, Duane Hodges, was killed when the ship was captured. The men were flown to a U.S. military hospital near Seoul and may fly home for Christmas depending on medical exams.
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Weather Outlook for Iowa from United Press International
United Press International reports decreasing cloudiness and colder tonight with diminishing winds. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and not so cold. Lows tonight from 5 to 10 below zero in the northwest to 5 to 10 above in the southeast. Highs Tuesday from near 20 to 30 degrees across the state.
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