Kidnap Victim Barbara Mackle Freed In Florida Rescue
Barbara Jane Mackle, 20, was released after being buried in a box for more than 80 hours near Atlanta. She was recovered by authorities and reunited with her parents in Miami. Two suspects, Gary Krist and Ruth Schier, remained at large as warrants were issued. The case drew FBI attention and involved a ransom and an elaborate box device with air, food, and a lamp.
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Miami
Barbara Jane Mackle
North Georgia
Frank
Barbara
Frank Mackle
Companont
Tamiami Trail
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Atlanta
Robert F. Mackle
Nixon
Hele Rbara
George D. Deacon
Krist
Boston
Massachusetts of Technology
MIT
Deacon
University of Miami Institute of Marine Science
California
National University of Mexico
Apollo 8 Launch Begins Historic Yule Moon Voyage
AP reports Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders started from Cape Kennedy aboard a Saturn 5 rocket reaching 115 to 118 miles altitude. The launch drew thousands, with families watching as the crew prepared for a two orbit initial earth phase before aiming at the moon. The mission faces long distance and technical risk, but promises a landmark voyage beyond Earth orbit.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
New Horizons
America
San
Air Force
Frank Borman
Navy
James A. Lovell Jr
William A. Anders
Moon
Lovell
Marilyn
Blanche Lovell
Borman
Anders
Manned Spacecraft Center
Houston
Anyle
Eac
Earth
Graf
Christmas Around the World Across Borders and Faiths
Christmas knowledge spans nations as stiltwalkers parade in Nigeria and Chinese businessmen play mahjong in Hong Kong. The Soviet Union observes Christmas on January 7 while many lands mark Dec 25, with customs shifting from religious to commercial and private family celebrations across continents.
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Associated Press
Nigeria
Hong Kong
Congo
Soviet Union
Santa Claus
Mexico
Italy
Austria
Germany
Christmas Mail Rush Easing Across Maine Posts Offices
Reports from Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach post offices show easing yet still heavy Christmas mail. Biddeford processes about 50 000 letters daily this week while Saco notes 31 248 pieces on Dec 16, and Old Orchard Beach reports their busiest day midweek with 17 000 letters mailed. Postmasters credit earlier mailing and rate increases for changes as overtime and code use remain essential.
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Biddeford
Saco
Old Orchard
Beach
Old Orchard Beach
Iddeford
Willie Pasar
Laverriere
William Duhamel
Joseph Vachon
Biddeford Fire Destroys Top Floor of Masonic Building
The Masonic Building at 260 Main St Biddeford suffered a nine hour blaze that began on the top floor with the roof caving in. Fire crews from Biddeford Saco Scarborough Biddeford Pool Arundel and Old Orchard Beach battled the fire aided by four neighboring communities. Water and smoke damaged the second and ground floors while hundreds watched as the roof failed and the top floor burned. The Salvation Army served coffee and doughnuts to firefighters as multiple apparatus fought the blaze.
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Old Orchard Beach
Saco Department
Biddeford
Main Street
Masonic Building
Main St
Law
Saco
Main
Elm Streets
Lincoln
Scarborough
Biddeford Pool
Arundel
Salvation Army
Hong Kong Flu Epidemic Reaches Second Week Of Severe Deaths
The National Communicable Disease Center reports 703 influenza pneumonia deaths in the week ending December 14 across 122 cities, with a higher national total likely. Major cities listed include New York, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, and Los Angeles amid ongoing school closings and event cancellations. The flu strain threatens Julie Nixon Eisenhower wedding plans as Mrs Eisenhower and other notables face illness, with Walter Reed hospital monitoring several figures.
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Associated Press
National
Communicable Disease Center
Atlanta
Center
NCDC
New York
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Denver
Philadelphia
el Paso
Cleveland
Washington
Julie Nixon
David Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Eisenhower
Johnson
Hubert H. Humprey
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
J. W. Rostow
White House
Tom Johnson
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
New York City Health Com
Understanding Hong Kong flu symptoms and prevention
Atlanta AP notes the influenza outbreak labeled Hong Kong flu or A2 type, detailing fever aches sore throat and fatigue. It explains testing, new strain susceptibility, and that transmission occurs via airborne particles from sneezes or talk.
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Atlanta
Hong Kong
National Commanders Disease Center
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Florida
Gary Steve Krist
Ruth Eisemann Schier
University of Pohe Institute of Marine
Sidney Ames
Flag Pond Road
Scandinavia
Sweden
Norway
Association of Christian Students
France
Belgium
Holy Land
Taly
Israel
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Jerusalem
Pople Paul VI
Vatican
Taranto
South African Broadcasting Corp
Acap
New Zealand
United States
India
Vic’s Appliance Center
Frigidaire
St. Louis
Thacher Barber Shop
Bert's Barber Shop
Pepin’s Market
Merry Christmas
Biddeford Piano & Organ CO
Elm St
Western Auto
E. Hart Council
Knights of Columbus
Masonic
Maine
Linoleum Co
York Savings & Loan Association
Biddeford Savings Bank
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