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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1968

Page

10

Kidnap Case Expansion Ties FBI Rescue to Underground Tomb

Additional federal charges were filed as investigators linked the Barbara Mackle kidnapping to a staged underground tomb rescue. Suspects Krist and Eisemann-Schier faced conspiracy to transport in interstate commerce charges, with extortion added to ensure federal coverage. Krist appeared at a Jan 10 hearing as details emerged.

Miami Fla Barbara Jane Mackle FBI Miami News Mackle Coral Gables Barbara Atlanta Ruth Eisemann - Schier Gary Steven Krist Hog Island Florida Barbara Mackle Krist U. S William Meadows Miss Mackle

Snowstorms Hit North Shutting Roads and Delaying Travel

Severe storms dump heavy snow from Michigan to the Dakotas and New England. Marquette sees 16 inches while Sault Ste Marie, Sioux Falls, and Nebraska towns report feet of snow. Road closures spread from U.S. 41 in Michigan to eastern highways. utilities and airports suspend operations as engineers brace for high tides and slick conditions.

Associated Press Marquette Sault Ste. Marie Michigan Upper Peninsula U. S. 41 D. D South Dakota Highway Patrol Sioux Falls Midwest Canada New England Erlings Cascade Mountains Rockies Army New Bedford Mass Stamford Conn Massachusetts Turnpike

Taylor Rules On Question Of Seniority

Kanawha Circuit Judge Frank L. Taylor ruled that under civil service laws a policeman who resigns and later rejoins gains seniority only from the time of reentry. The suit by Charleston Sgt Jennings C. Crockett and Patrolman Tommy E. Young argued for total years on the force. The court upheld the Civil Service Commission's decision.

Kanawha Frank L. Taylor Taylor Charleston Jennings C. Crockett Tommy E. Young Charleston Police Civil Service Commission Civil Service Commission

Nasser and Gromyko Discuss US Resumption Talks

Egyptian officials said on Monday that Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko and President Nasser discussed resuming diplomatic relations between the United Arab Republic and the United States. They noted private hopes for a restart after Nixon's Jan 20 inauguration to preserve Cairo's freedom of action.

New York Times Cairo Andrei A. Gromyko Gamal Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic United States Richard M. Nixon

Soviet Leaders Oppose UAR Arab Presence Talks Continue

Soviet and Egyptian leaders held extended talks in Cairo amid tensions over the Arab world and possible new American ambassadorial postings in Egypt. Observers noted discussions on military security along the Suez Canal and October building contract figures for Kanawha County and metropolitan Charleston.

Mohammed Fawzi Bank of the Suez Canal Kanawha Israel F. W Dodge McGraw-Hill Time Information Systems Co Char Kanawha County

Tunnel at WVU simulates re entry in arc tunnel

WVU engineers describe the arc tunnel at the aerospace laboratory that recreates satellite re entry with 78 kilowatts of arc power. The device heats plasmas to 18000 F argon and 10000 F nitrogen, reaching about 6000 mph, to study heat shields and high velocity aerodynamics.

West Virginia University John L. Loth Jerome B. Fanucci WVU Morgantown United States Jerome B. Fanucei Fanucci Fanucce Nathan Ness General Electric Philadelphia Department of Aerospace Engineering Claude A. Murphy Loth Canada France Wvii Aerospace Engineering

Civil Defense Chief Dismayed by Firemen's Charges

Civil Defense Director Dick Gray voiced dismay at fire fighters union claims that civil defense workers interfere with firemen. Mayor Dodson said no conflict exists though emergencies can cause confusion. Gray argued the letter misreads civil defense roles, noting volunteers aided at fires and supplied traffic control, lights, generators, and refreshments funded by volunteers.

H. Ray Evans Charleston Civil Defense Dick Gray Gazette Elmer Dodson Dodson Firemen’s Association Firemen’s Gray Firemen’s Union Kanawha Baisden Patrick Street C. D C. C

Bethlehem Christmastide Quiet Amid Barriers and Guarded Peace

Bethlehem, in the West Bank, feels like an oasis of peace amid Middle East strife as Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity stand quiet. Soldiers guard the town around the holiday season with checkpoints and an occasional army helicopter, while pilgrims and tourists arrive despite threats of sabotage.

Bethlehem Jesus Middle East Manger Square Doug Seacn Israel Prince of Peace Jerusalem Joseph Mary Occu

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