McCormack Birthday Marks Uneasy Speakership Face
Representative John W. McCormack of Massachusetts celebrated his 77th birthday amid growing discontent among younger Democrats over his continued leadership. With the White House now Republican, McCormack faces a changed role as a major Democratic policymaker and potential palace revolt in the upcoming caucus.
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John W. Finney
New York Times News Service
Washington
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
Congress
House
McCormack
Sam Rayburn
White House
Palace
Families of Apollo 8 crew watch liftoff with hope and prayers
Valerie Anders and the families of Frank Borman Susan Borman and Marilyn Lovell share tears prayers and awe as Apollo 8 rises toward the moon. Wives describe the moment as indescribable while planning visits and Masses and recalling past missions.
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Seabrook
Tex
UPI
Valerie Anders
Susan Borman
Mrs. Anders
Eric Anders
Anders
Space Agency
William Anders
Frank Borman
Marilyn Lovell
Cape Kennedy
Houston
Lovell
Cape
Jeffrey
Lovells
Santa Claus
Gregory
Frank
Morse Loses Recount in Oregon Senate Race
UPI reports Senator Wayne Morse again lost a recount to Robert Packwood in Oregon. The margin narrowed to 3,263 votes after Lane County results. Morse challenges alleged illegal ballots and may seek Senate ruling after Christmas. Packwood, 36, led by 3,445 votes.
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Portland, Ore
UPI
Wayne Morse
Robert Packwood
Morse
Senate
Packwood
Portland
Lane County
Suspect Surrounded in Florida Kidnap Case
FBI and local police closed in on a man believed to be Gary Steven Krist in the Mackle kidnap case. He was seen steering a 16 foot boat near Fort Myers with an 85 horsepower motor and then fled on foot into mangrove jungle along the Myakka River.
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Punta Gorda
Fla
UPI
FBI
Gary Steven Krist
Mackle
Coast Guard
Ft. Meyers
Lee County
Myakka River
Florida
Krist
Lee
Charlotte
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Red Wing
Perry Bros. Shoe Shop
Morgantown, W. Va
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Colonel Sanders
Patteson Drive
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