Krist Captured Miss Schier in Bizarre Kidnap Case
The FBI shifted focus to Ruth Eiseman Schier, 26, a Honduras-born biology researcher at the University of Miami, amid the Krist kidnapping. Krist, arraigned in Fort Myers, faced a $500,000 bond after recovery of most ransom funds. Authorities traced $17,000, then $480,000, and about $2,300 spent on a boat. Schier and Krist, connected to a Bermuda cruise, face kidnapping charges in the Abduction of Barbara Jane Mackle from an Atlanta Motel.
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Barbara Jane Mackle
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Emory University Coed
Krist
Robert Mackle
U.S
Fort Myers
Fla
Dade County
University of Miami
Institute of Marine Sciences
Sual Broida
Physical and Chemical Oceanography Department
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Breida
George Deacon
Barbara Jane
Atlanta
Miss Mackle
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Charlotte County
Richard McLeod
Milton Buffington
Trains Collision Kills 43 as Fog Delays Rescue
In fog near Budapest, 43 people mostly children died when a passenger train collided head on with a freight train. Authorities fear the toll could reach 100 as many bodies remain in wreckage. Signalman Fenrez Szantai and engineer Laszlo Papp face negligence accusations. Papp is under preliminary arrest.
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Apollo 8 Nears Moon Orbit As Crew Prepares For Loop
Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders moved into the third day of their six day mission approaching lunar gravity with final checks underway. Flight director Glynn Lunney reported everything looks good for a planned 4 59 a m est burn to enter lunar orbit as mission control expects a series of 10 lunar loops. A small coolant valve hiccup was noted but deemed non critical.
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Apollo 8 hosts first near lunar approach amid virus illness
The Apollo 8 crew travel at 2317 mph completing over four-fifths of their initial moon voyage. Expected to slow to 2100 mph due to Earth's gravity then surge to 7000 mph as gravity wanes, they aimed to reach the moon’s gravity at 3:29 p.m. EST. The mission was marred Sunday by Borman’s stomach virus causing vomiting.
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Seven Arrested In Nicholas Raid
Seven men were arrested at Nicholas County clubs on charges of illegal whiskey sales and gambling device possession after a raid by state police and deputies. Among those taken into custody were Walter Jenkins Craigsville 41 Ray Nicholson Summersville 46 Carl Hammons Richwood 44 Ira Odell Richwood 48 George Caldwell Richwood 60. A hearing was scheduled today for the arrests.
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Nicholas County
Walter Jenkins
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Ray Nicholson
Carl Hammons
Richwood
Ira O'Dell
George Caldwell
Bald Knob Ski Slopes Open If Weather Permits
The Bald Knob Ski Slopes are expected to open this year, manager Paul Sanna says, noting recent snowfalls were insufficient for skiing and that readiness hinges on suitable weather conditions.
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Paul Sanna
Rockets Hit South Vietnam Ahead of Christmas Truce
Communist rockets struck villages airfields and camps across South Vietnam injuring about 60 and killing several as Saigon battles 400 guerrillas southwest of the capital. U.S. forces reported light damage with multiple American casualties and a high alert posture amid stalled Paris talks.
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Weather Colder Tonight in Beckley and Vicinity
Flurries, windy and turning colder this afternoon with low 20s tonight. Accumulation may reach a couple inches by Tuesday afternoon. Tonight low 17, high Tuesday in the lower 20s. Precipitation 80 percent tonight and tomorrow. River and airport conditions noted. West Virginia five day forecast calls for below normal temps with main snow flurries Tuesday and Thursday.
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Pueblo survivors reach freedom after 11 months in North Korea
The 11 remaining Pueblo crew members and their captain Lt. Cmdr. Lloyd Mark Bucher walked through a snowstorm to freedom, after 11 months of torture and near starvation. They were hospitalized near Seoul for medical checks, with plans to fly home for Christmas pending exams. Duane Hodges, 21, was killed during captivity. The crew described brutal beatings and fear, but stayed loyal and determined to return to the United States.
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Nixon daughter Julie weds David Eisenhower in historic ceremony
Julie Nixon and David Eisenhower married Sunday at the Dutch Reformed Church with Dr Norman Vincent Peale officiating. The bride wore a long white gown and the couple planned a secret honeymoon at a warm destination. About 500 guests attended the Plaza Hotel reception following the ceremony.
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Three Die On W V A Roads
West Virginia traffic deaths over the pre Christmas weekend reach at least three as 1968 toll climbs to 506. Mary Jo Hicks aged 64 of South Charleston dies in a two vehicle crash on U S 60 near Clifftop Fayette County. James Craver 72 of Beckley dies from injuries after a two car crash at Crab Orchard. Deputy sheriff Hyman Green 36 of Charleston is killed when struck by two cars on U S 60 east of Charleston after his vehicle wrecked. drivers fled.
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Mary Jo Hicks
South Charleston
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Fayette County
Hubert A. Martin
Vienna
James R. Craver
Beckley
Crab Orchard
Hyman Green
Charleston
Kanawha County
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Ky Offers Talks With Viet Cong Rejected By Communists
Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky proposed direct talks with the Viet Cong in Saigon. The Viet Cong rejected the overture saying Saigon represents no one. Ky said talks could occur after North Vietnamese and U.S. troops withdraw to secure the 17th parallel. The Viet Cong claimed to represent a majority of South Vietnamese people.
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