21 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1968
Page
1
A large reader Q and A section covers city wiring plans, Shirley Temple wealth, Christmas floats, TV schedules, Forest Hills candle decor, buying pomegranates, Modena St trailer injunction, Rankin Lake year, front seat occupancy, FCC licenses, earthquakes near volcanoes, and glass-pack mufflers legality. Distinct local names include Gastonia, Harris-Teeter, Clinton Cline, and J.B.
AP reports Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders launch from Cape Kennedy in 1968 to reach a lunar orbit by Christmas Eve. The trio broke earth gravity setting a record for speed and prepare for 66 hours of flight and 10 lunar orbits as they guide by stars toward the moon 220074 miles away.
Eleven U S GIs freed after 156 days as Cambodian prisoners arrived at Hickam AFB Hawaii en route to Andrews AFB near Washington D C. They spoke little about mistreatment, thanked authorities and were greeted by Brig Gen C W Ryder and greeted by a kiss and a flower lei.
Barbara Mackle freed from a box buried in North Georgia woods after more than 80 hours. Her parents paid a 500000 ransom. she is unharmed. FBI named Gary Krist and Ruth Schier as kidnapping suspects, while Barbara recounted her care during captivity.
The United States agrees to an unprecedented Christmas Day meeting with the Viet Cong to negotiate the release of three American POWs identified by the NLF as Thomas Nelson Jones, Donald L. Smith, and James Brigham. The venue is Thanh Dien near Saigon.
Neighbors of astronaut William A Anders gathered on his Houston lawn to pray for a safe Apollo 8 lunar mission. They sang carols and pledged allegiance beside a four foot American flag lit with 50 stars.
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP Apollo 8 mission follows Apollo 7 as Navy Captain Schirra faces ground tests with humor. Five astronauts including James Lovell William Anders and Frank Borman prepare for a six day flight past the moon, tracing U S and Russian space time records.
A report on welfare foster care efforts highlights the department's plan to connect foster children with supportive options. The piece notes warmth and stability as key aims in aiding families and youths in transition.
Activities in Our Area outline events for Saturday and Sunday. The Union Road Optimist Club hosts a Turkey Shoot at Union Presbyterian Church, with indoor and outdoor participation. Sunday features Visitation at Schiele Museum and Planetarium programs at 3 and 4 p.m. in nearby venues.
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