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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1968

Page

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Apollo 8 Crew Ready for Launch With Weather Watch

Cape Kennedy Florida AP reports cautious launch preparations for Apollo 8 as crew await clear visibility. Weather officials say conditions may improve for a Saturday liftoff while main electrical fuel cells pass contamination tests and astronauts Borman Lovell and Anders prepare for the flight.

Cape Kennedy Fla Air Force Borman Navy Lovell Anders National Aeronautics and Space Administraton Frank Borman James A. Lovell Jr William A. Anders Apollo William C. Schneider Schneider

Cool Weather Arrives as Winter Sets in West Texas

West Texans face cloudy and windy conditions on the first day of winter with a cooling trend. A Nevada centered low pressure system may reduce cloudiness and light rain chances. highs near 56, lows around 29 to 43, and scattered showers expected in parts of the state.

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Flu Epidemic Grips Nation Across U S

The Associated Press reports a nationwide flu epidemic straining hospitals and postal service. Deaths from influenza and pneumonia reach epidemic levels with 703 deaths in the week ending December. state and city health officials mobilize, with New York opening 24 hour health centers to ensure fuel and medical aid reaches victims.

Associated Press Johnson of Life Boston Ephraim Martin Bethesda Naval Hospital Indianapolis Maryland Salvation Army Walter Reed Army Dwight D. Eisen Hower Mayl David Tulle Nixon Desaitee National NCDC NCD District of Columbia Puerto Rico New York

Nixon Summer White House in Key Biscayne

The article notes Nixon’s summer White House at Key Biscayne, Florida, undergoing major preparations for the new president. It highlights plans and renovations as part of the transition.

Nixon White House Key Biscayne Fla

Charges Fly In Paris Talks

North Vietnamese diplomats pressed for ousting the Saigon government to allow progress in Paris peace talks. Le Duc Tho said peace in Vietnam requires replacement of the current administration, as allied diplomats prepared to return home after failing to align aims amid the Viet Cong National Liberation Front anniversary reception. The communists linked the demand to negotiations for the first time, brushing off U S warnings of jeopardizing talks.

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PHS Panthers Meet Reagan Raiders In San Angelo Title Clash

Odessa officials expect more than 9 000 fans for the Class AAAA championship in San Angelo as Permian and Austin Reagan battle with a 28 game Reagan streak and a 11 3 Permian record. Tickets cost 3 dollars at the gate and rain is possible with a 2 pm kickoff.

San Angelo Permian Panthers Austin Reagan Raiders Odessa PHS Panther Ectar County Floyd Manry Travis Raven Raiders Gene Mayfield Panthers Mayfield Permian

Barbara Mackle Kidnap Case Ends With Rescue

Debutante Barbara Mackle, 20, was found alive in a buried coffin-like box 80 hours after being abducted from a suburban Atlanta motel. FBI Director Hoover said the box contained an air pump, food, water, and a battery light. The ransom of 500000 was paid by Barbara’s parents, and two suspects, including a woman biology researcher, faced charges. Barbara wore her red white checkered nightgown as she was located near Atlanta.

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Girl found near Atlanta after long abduction ordeal

FBI Director Hoover said Barbara Mackle was recovered in a coffin-like box buried 18 inches underground about 20 miles northeast of Atlanta. She wore the original nightgown, was reported in good condition, and a $900000 ransom payment had been left near Miami before the rescue. Two suspects were charged with kidnapping.

Eleven U S soldiers freed in Cambodia Christmas gesture

Eleven U S soldiers freed after five months in captivity in Cambodia detainments were flown to Bangkok then to Clark Air Base and home for Christmas reunions. The group included Spec 4 Harley M Cassell Jr and Sgt Harold D Simms among others from Ohio New Jersey California and Indiana. The freed men reported they were well treated and received Christmas presents from families and Cambodian friends. One helicopter pilot Spec 4 Earl Gurnsey remained hospitalized due to injuries but was too ill to travel. Prince Norodom Sihanouk announced the release as a goodwill gesture.

Harley M. Cassell Jr Denville John R. Chevalier Jersey City Donald E. Grigsby Springfield Ohio Lee E. Henry Oakland Calif Terry L. Kramer Waugeka Wis Donald E. Price Columbus Harold D. Simms Kingman Ind Floyd A. Wilmoth Yadkinville N.C Pentagon Sicily Island Crawfordsville Bangkok Thailand Sihanouk Red Cross U.S Cambodia Jie W.C Ralph W. McCullough Phnom Penh Earl Gurnsey Clark Air Base Philippines Thomas N. Jones Pfc Donald G. Smith James W. Brigham Jr Cambodian Radio Moscow

Christmas Day Meeting Set Between Americans

U S officials plan a Christmas meeting north of Saigon with Viet Cong representatives to discuss the possible release of American prisoners of war. Five unarmed U S representatives may meet NLF officials near Tay Ninh while the three captured Americans are identified and a humanitarian accord is pursued. Cambodia incident updates accompany the report as released on Thursday.

Saigon U.S S Namese NLF Offi Theouth Vietnam United South Vietnam Liberation Front Viet Cong Thej Ameri Tay Ninh

Quipster on Modern Ads and Communication Speed

A witty note observes that even advanced communications struggle to convey more with less time than a smile. It hints at the tension between brevity and expressiveness in modern media and speech.

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