Terrorists Attack Israeli Jetliner in Athens
Two Arab gunmen attacked an El Al Boeing 707 as it prepared to take off from Athens Airport. A passenger, Leon Shirdan, a 50 year old maritime engineer, was killed. One terrorist was captured, the other fled. a grenade failed to explode.
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Russians Offer Aid To Jordan In Wake Of Cairo Talks
Jordanian ambassador Mohammed Adib Al Ameri described talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in Cairo. Gromyko said the USSR is pursuing a peaceful Arab Israeli solution based on Security Council resolution 242 and would support Jordan politically economically and militarily if Israel does not withdraw forces and end the state of war.
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Light Snow Delights Children on Christmas Eve
Light snow arrived right on cue on Christmas Eve at Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory. It brought cheer as Santa visited, with the day’s high near 16 and a low of 16 overnight. The forecast calls for a low of 20 to 26 and a high in the 40s tomorrow.
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Winchester Wins Holiday Greetings from Sister Cities
Winchester sent Christmas wishes to its sister city in South America and its mother city in England. Mayo William M. Battaile and the City Council sent delayed cables to Winchester England and Ambato Ecuador expressing sincere Yuletide regards and a happy new year. A sketch of the Winchester Guild Hall was received from Councillor and Mrs. Stephen Green during the visit last June. MISFORTUNE struck Santos' helper Marie Heironimus who lost a year’s savings to a white envelope during a bank run. the money is identifiable by calling 667-8816.
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Road Toll Falls Short Of Estimates On Christmas Travel
The Associated Press reports 197 traffic deaths during a 30 hour Christmas travel window, well under the National Safety Council's 280 to 360 forecast. Officials note that a typical mid December 30 hour span averages about 120 deaths.
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Navy Starts Pueblo Interrogations
The Navy begins debriefing the Pueblo crew at the San Diego naval hospital about all phases of their capture by North Korea until their release. Seventy-eight surviving sailors face about ten days of questioning and medical checks in two buildings, while relatives report high spirits but significant weight loss and possible mistreatment.
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U S Forces Strike After Christmas Cease-Fire Ended
U S forces reported killing at least 53 enemy troops and wounding others in two ambush groups near the Cambodia border west of Saigon. The operations ended a 24 hour Christmas truce as U S aircraft and artillery hit positions 63 miles northwest of Saigon with no American fatalities.
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Wanted Man Surrenders But Girl Still Missing
Anthony Erthell Williams turned himself in to Davenport police after being wanted for abducting Pamela Powers a 10 year old from Des Moines. Blood stained clothing found near Grinnell and a large search in a 300 mile area followed as authorities doubted the girl would be found alive.
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Apollo 8 Reentry Set for Friday Pacific Splashdown
Apollo 8 crews move toward Earth after lunar orbit with 138000 miles to go at 3600 mph. Commander Frank Borman and crew report rest, good spirits, and anticipated entry in a two degree corridor at about 1055 a.m. EST Friday, splashing in the Pacific about 1000 miles south of Hawaii.
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Isolated recovery site for Apollo 8 near Yorktown
Apollo 8 is set to splash down about 1000 miles south of Hawaii at 10 54 a m EST Friday in the mid Pacific. Recovery chief John Stonesifer says the site should allow a quick pickup within 10 miles if seas stay calm and weather remains favorable. The Yorktown and Arlington will handle most communications as the mission goes to a remote recovery area. In Franklin Isle of Wight County a 119 acre site near here is named as a future community college location while noting it may not be built this biennium.
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Apollo 8 Sightings Hinted For Thursday Night Viewing
Space Center Houston reports astronaut Anders questions optical sightings of Apollo 8 while Burk Baker Planetarium curator Armand Yramategui predicts visibility with binoculars on Thursday night before 11 p.m. EST. He urges observers to use seven power binoculars and watch for slight motion over 15 minutes as Venus shines bright in the southwest.
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The Versatiles and Velvet Tones at Penny's Clearance
The Peanut Cellar Inn advertises The Versatiles Tonight and Friday and The Velvet Tones Saturday with Penny's Big Annual after Christmas Clearance starting tomorrow.
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Garbage pickup for Christmas trees in open trucks
Residents may place Christmas trees on the curb with regular garbage during one week from Monday December 30 to Saturday January 4. Trees will be collected in open trucks to fit the regular schedule, providing two collections for everyone and requiring cooperation to maintain routes.
Virginia Weather Signals Warming Trend Ahead
Richmond AP reports air flow shifts to southerly across Virginia, indicating a warming trend tonight and Friday as mild air replaces cooler conditions.
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