Mackle kidnapped heiress Barbara Mackle found safe
Barbara Jane Mackle, 20, buried three days in a coffin like box in Georgia woods, was rescued as FBI disclosed details of the ransom plot. Suspects Gary Krist and Ruth Eisemann Schier, both connected to the University of Miami marine institute, faced federal warrants while Krist was added to the FBI ten most wanted list.
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U.S. Agrees to Christmas Meeting with Viet Cong on Prisoner Release
The United States agreed to an unprecedented Christmas day meeting with the Viet Cong at Thanh Dien near Saigon to discuss the release or exchange of three American prisoners, among 1,515 missing or held by the enemy. The NLF will fly its flag, and the U.S. plan limits both sides to five unarmed representatives with no extra forces nearby. Thieu warned he might pull out of Paris talks if an offensive occurred, while stressing the meeting does not signify recognition of the NLF. An additional ground clash northwest of Saigon left at least 30 enemy dead and one U.S. soldier killed.
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Steinbeck Dies at 66 in New York Apartment
UPI reports famed author John Steinbeck died of a heart attack in his Manhattan apartment at age 66. The Nobel and Pulitzer laureate had health ups and downs after spinal surgery in 1967 and wrote extensively on migrant workers and social issues. He is survived by his third wife Elaine Scott and a son Tom.
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Apollo 8 Liftoff Beats Earth Gravity On Historic Journey
Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders launched from Cape Kennedy to reach lunar vicinity on a Saturn V. The trio reported a flawless countdown and the craft left Earth orbit after a 6:51 a.m. blastoff, setting new altitude records as ground controllers monitored systems and prepared for lunar insertion ahead of a potential Moon landing next year.
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Chuckle Caption Cites Modern Girls and Spinning Wheels
A lighthearted note claims that modern girls adore spinning wheels four of them and a spare. The line hints at playful fashion or crafts trends without naming events or dates.
1700 Mile Ride in Locked Lettuce Car
Jim Little Mexican a Navajo is recovering after a four day ride in a locked refrigerated railroad car filled with lettuce from Phoenix to Chicago. He slept and woke to find himself locked inside. He arrived in Chicago Wednesday and plans a week stay at a mission before returning to Arizona.
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Moon mission crew profiles reveal veteran astronauts and rookie
AP reports Gemini 7 astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell bring vast flight hours and experience while William Anders blends calm confidence. The three express readiness for the riskiest flight, detailing Borman and Lovell backstories from Gary Indiana to Milwaukee and Tucson to West Point through Navy and Air Force service.
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