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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1968

Page

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Wealthy coed Barbara Mackie kidnapped near Emory

FBI-led nationwide search focuses on Barbara Jane Mackie a 20 year old coed abducted from a motel near Emory University in freezing weather. Her multimillionaire parents remain unlocated publicly as federal and local officers pursue leads in Atlanta Georgia with the Mackles seen at the airport area.

Atlanta, GA Barbara Jane Mackie Emory University Robert F. Mackle Coral Gables Fla de Kalb Barbara Mackle FBI Mackles Atlanta

Saigon Open to Talks on New Year and Tet Truces

Saigon says it is ready to discuss holiday truces for New Year and Tet with North Vietnam, while Hanoi is expected to ignore or defer. The Viet Cong has already announced unilateral three day ceasefires for Christmas New Year and Tet. A U S Air Force transport crashed near Chu Lai killing fourteen and injuring others.

Saigon North Vietnam Hanoi Viet Cong National Liberation Front South Vietnam NLF U.S Foreign Ministry Republic of Vietnam United States U.S. Air Force Chu Lai da Nang

Snowfall Snarling Traffic Across Ohio State

The Associated Press reports 3 to 4 inches of snow in northwest central and southeast Ohio with hazardous driving and more snow expected before a rise in temperature turns it to rain. A mix of freezing rain and sleet noted in some areas, with changeover to rain later today.

Associated Press Northwest Ohio Northeast East Central

Nixon hints at possible nuclear treaty approval soon

President-elect Nixon may signal readiness to push Senate approval of a treaty to curb nuclear weapons. U.S. disarmament negotiator Foster said Nixon suggested timing could be ripe, but no timetable was set. Foster cautioned Nixon did not commit to action now and its timing could shift after Johnson's term ends.

New York Nixon U.S Senate William C. Foster Foster United Nations U.N Johnson Czechoslovakia U Thant Richard Nixon United States

Gold price in Europe hits six month high on speculation

The AP reports gold rose on European bullion markets amid talk that Nixon's administration may raise the official price. London and Zurich quotes climbed, Paris jumped to 44.28, and demand surged as traders awaited higher levels. Dealers note heavy buying with sellers awaiting higher prices.

London Nixon United States Treasury David Kennedy Washington Zurich Frankfurt Paris France

Federal Reserve Raises Bank Loan Rates to 5.4 Percent

The Federal Reserve Board moves to curb inflation by raising the discount rate charged by district banks to member banks from 4.5 percent to 5.4 percent. The action aims to slow borrowing and ease inflationary pressures while noting some districts will maintain the old rate for now.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve District Federal Reserve St. Louis Kansas City San Francisco

Messenger Action Ads Prompt Quick Job Calls

Kristin at 84 Fort St Ath ens received 15 calls the first day after placing an Action Ad. She said she could choose where to work, and Messenger Ads help people find work fast. Place your low cost Action Ad today.

Kristin Tiemann Fort St Athens Kristin

Missing Kettering girl found dead near school site

The body of Regina Ann Duchnowski, 12, was found near a school construction site west of Xenia Ohio. Greene County Sheriff’s Office deemed it a homicide and called in London’s Bureau of Criminal Identification for investigation. Police had issued a missing person alert for the Dayton suburb of Kettering after she was last seen entering a tan late model Pontiac on Monday.

Xenia Ohio Kettering Here Greene County Sheriff's Office Regina Ann Duchnowski Bureau of Criminal Identification London Investgate Dayton

Soviet Pact Promised Out of Czechoslovakia Near End

Military experts say the Kremlin has fulfilled a pledge to remove most invading troops from Czechoslovakia by today. The pact ratified Oct 18 called for withdrawal within two months. Estimates place remaining occupation forces at about 70,000 of the 600,000 plus who invaded on Aug 20.

Prague Kremlin Czechoslovakia National Assembly Oldrich Cernik

Say Girl Sold Baby To Buy Bike

In Glendale California a motorcycle club member and an El Monte teen are charged with selling a 4 month old boy for 700 dollars to finance a motorcycle. Dore Anthony Demadona 29 and Sarah Jane Stewart 18 arraigned under a rare law against selling a person. Maximum penalty ten years. Stewart claimed the child Anthony Lee Stewart is Demadona’s and that she is divorcing a husband.

Glendale Calif Dore Anthony Demadona Sarah Jane Stewart el Monte

Miniskirt appeal blocked by Lords over 18 marriage rule

In London the House of Lords rejected a government plan to let 18 year olds wed without parental consent amid Baroness Summerskill remarks on young miniskirted women. Separately in Paterson New Jersey Superior Court Judge Crane struck down a go go girl ordinance as unconstitutional citing freedom of expression and speech.

London House of Lords Paterson N. J.P John F. Crane

Wet snow disrupts area as readers brace for travel woes

The section notes wet snowfall across the region causing travel problems for MOLOFISTS and area residents. Officials from TRI-COUNTY VOCATIONAL Institute plan to seek federal aid for expansion while LOGAN COUNCILMEN approve lighting and paving projects. Middleport hosts 61 youngsters at a community Christmas party. Obituaries, classifieds, patterns, and comics populate the midweek pages alongside sports coverage and editorial notes.

Tri-County Vocational Institute LOGAN Middleport Ohio Bobcats Illinois Big Ten Cort Cbbcccs Beeeere

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