Barbara Mackle Found Safe After 80 Hours Hidden
Barbara Mackle, 20, survived more than three days buried in a coffin-like box in Georgia as kidnappers sought a $500 000 ransom. FBI traced suspects Gary Krist and Ruth Eisemann Schier, both linked to the University of Miami marine institute, who were charged in federal warrants. Barbara was located near Atlanta and reported in good condition after the payoff was made.
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U.S. Agrees To Christmas Meeting With Viet Cong
The United States agreed to a rare Christmas day meeting with the Viet Cong at Thanh Dien near the Cambodian border to discuss the release of three American prisoners identified by the NLF. The talks would involve up to five unarmed U.S. representatives, with Thieu cautioning on procedures ahead of Paris peace talks.
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Modern girls adore spinning wheels four and a spare
A light humorous line notes that modern girls favor spinning wheels in a playful way. The quip emphasizes abundance and casual fashion, reflecting a cheerful trend.
Steinbeck Dies Nobel Prize Author John Steinbeck Dies at 66
John Steinbeck, revered for his social protest novels and winner of the Nobel and Pulitzer prizes, died of a heart attack in his Manhattan apartment at 66. He had undergone spinal surgery in 1967 and suffered another heart attack in July 1968. He is survived by his wife Elaine Scott and son Tom.
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Apollo 8 Astronauts Leave Earth On Historic Moon Voyage
Apollo 8, with Air Force Col. Frank Borman, Navy Capt. James Lovell, and Air Force Major William Anders, breaks from Earth orbit aboard a Saturn 5 to begin humanity s first voyage toward the moon. The crew reports a successful burn and prepares for a 66 hour flight to the lunar vicinity, aiming for a December 24 insertion and eventual lunar orbit.
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1 700 Mile Ride in Locked Lettuce Car
Jim Little Mexican a Navajo 30 recovering after four day ride from Phoenix to Chicago in a locked refrigerated railroad car filled with lettuce. He slept and woke to find himself locked inside his knees stiff but able to move about the mission where he stays. A mission official says he will remain a week before returning to Arizona. He arrived in Chicago Wednesday.
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Veterans lead Moon flight with confident rookie crew
Air Force Col. Frank Borman, Navy Capt. James Lovell, and Major William Anders prepare for the first manned lunar orbit in Gemini 7. The trio, combining vast space hours and calm readiness, express confidence despite risks. Borman recalls early flying and challenges, while Lovell and Anders stress teamwork and resolve.
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