Pope Paul VI Greeting Crowd At Immaculate Conception
Pope Paul VI drew about 10 000 faithful to Rome for the Immaculate Conception feast in Piazza di Spagna. He knelt in prayer before the Virgin Mary statue then moved to visit two aging Italian cardinals, Francesco Cardinal Roberti and Paolo Cardinal Giobbe, at their residences.
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Rome
Paul VI
Piazza di Spagna
Pope Paul
Francesco Cardinal Roberti
Paolo Cardinal Giobbe
Socialite Mary Alice Firestone seeks divorce annulment
In Tallahassee Florida Justice Joe Boyd presides over a hearing on Mary Alice Firestone’s suit to annul her divorce from Russell A. Firestone. The socialite reportedly rejects her $35 000 a year alimony as a pittance and insists on a maintenance standard he set. Her attorney Joe Farish Jr. described her three year marriage ending in 1964 and the lifestyle referenced.
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Mary Alice Fire Stone
Russell A. Firestone
Joe Boyd
Tallahassee
Fla
Firestone
Joe Farish Jr
Mary Alice
Barbara Stanwyck Released From Hospital After Kidney Surgery
Actress Barbara Stanwyck leaves St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica fully recuperated after the November 19 operation to remove her left kidney due to a rupture in the kidney wall. A spokesman said she was reported in excellent condition on discharge.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Barbara Stanwyck
Miss Stanwyck
St. John’s Hospital
Marie Collier
London
Scotland Yard
Donaldson Charges Dismissed After Army Hearing
In Washington AP reports the Army plans a formal announcement from Ft Meade Maryland after an Article 32 hearing over the murder of civilians in Vietnam. Donaldson was the highest ranking officer accused in the case.
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Washington
Army
Associated Press
Ft. Meade
Donaldson
Rehnquist Vote Set as Senate Debates Closure
The Senate will vote Friday on a Republican move to end debate on William H. Rehnquist's Supreme Court nomination and push a confirmation vote. President Nixon nominated Rehnquist, an assistant attorney general, after Richmond attorney Lewis F. Powell Jr. was confirmed to fill another vacancy. Republican Leader Hugh Scott filed to invoke cloture amid claims of a filibuster led by Senator Birch Bayh. If two thirds approve, a late Friday vote could occur. Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield will oppose the cutoff.
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Senate
Supreme Court
William H. Rehnquist
Nixon
Rehnquist
Richmond
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Hugh Scott
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Mike Mansfield
Tricia Nixon Cox Denies Pregnancy Report
Mrs Tricia Nixon Cox daughter of the President attends a New York ceremony accepting the Salvation Army 1971 Citation of Merit for her parents. She dismisses published rumors of her pregnancy stating she does not believe the reports, leaving open the possibility others may know more.
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Tricia Nixon Cox
625-Pound Super Santa Hard At Work
Jolly Jim Dean a 825 pound wrestler turned Santa Claus has converted his log cabin home into a toy factory. With neighbors he repairs cast off toys for underprivileged children and tours hospitals and juvenile homes as Santa. He wears a red suit powered by an elephant’s harness and recalls packing arenas in his wrestling days. Dean lives on income from Ocala Caverns and spends Christmas Eve delivering by car rather than reindeer.
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Gainesville, Fla
Jolly Jim Dean
Dean
Kris Kringle
Santa
Tax Cut Bill Near Approval in Congress
Washington AP reports a bill cutting taxes by 15.8 billion over three years moves toward final House action with Nixon opposition on campaign finance changes. The measure shifts tax relief to individuals, including low income brackets, while preserving business provisions to stimulate the economy.
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House
Nixon
Senate
Democratic Congress
Four Students Charged In School Break-Ins At Aiken High
Public Safety Director J. C. Busbee announced four teenagers charged with trespassing and breaking and entering at Aiken High School. Police stakeout led to three arrests during a break-in. a fourth youth fled and was later arrested. Arraigned before Magistrate Glenn Holley, bail set at $500 each, two released to parents to await family court trial.
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Aiken High School
J. C. Busbee
Busbee
Glenn Holley
Christmas Cash Contest With $220 Standard Stumper
With Christmas near, a $220 Standard Stumper prize awaits. Submit as many entries as you like before noon Wednesday. no per person limit. Winners will be notified first.
Volpe Finds South Carolina Billboard Law Generally Acceptable
Secretary Volpe backs the bill as generally compliant with the 1965 Highway Beautification Act but urges rewriting a section to allow removal of some signs without federal funds. He rescinded withholding 4.5 million in fiscal 1972 funds, noting additional removals may occur even without federal participation.
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Columbia
John A. Volpe
South Carolina
John West
Highway Department
Volpe
Transportation
Twin Fund Drives Seek Help For Needy Families
A family of four loses a mother after a sudden hardship while a 25 year old father with three preschool children faces unemployment due to Huntington's chorea. The Salvation Army in Aiken County seeks Christmas donations to assist these families, including groceries and a ham, via the Jaycees Christmas Shopping Tour.
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Jaycees
Salvation Army
Aiken County
Barnwell Plant Wins AEC Approval
Washington reports the AEC director of regulation allows continued construction at the Barnwell Nuclear Fuel Plant in Barnwell County while a broadened NEPA review proceeds. The December 18 1970 permit to Allied Gulf Nuclear Services, Allied Chemical Nuclear Products, and Gulf Oil stands, as licensees submit information for potential permit suspension during the further environmental review.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Barnwell
Barnwell County
AEC
National Environmental Policy Act
NEPA
Allied-Gulf Nuclear Services
Allied Chemical Nuclear Products, Inc
Gulf Oil Corporation
India says it captures Comilla and Sylhet in East Pakistan
India reports gains in East Pakistan claiming Comilla and Sylhet fell as its forces press toward Dacca. Pakistan counters with fierce fighting and says its troops countered enemy thrusts while denying major Indian breakthroughs. Reuters/Dacca reporting notes limited access to battle zones with both sides asserting advance.
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Associated Press
India
East Pakistan
Comilla
Soyihet
Kashmir
Dacca
Pakistan
Jessore
Calcutta
Peter O Loughlin
Jagjivan Ram
Mukti Bahini
Ram
Sylhet
Rangpur
Dinajpur
AEC and LSU Demo Californium 252 Neutron Isotope Use
The Atomic Energy Commission and Louisiana State University will launch a demonstration program for californium-252 at the LSU Nuclear Science Center in Baton Rouge. The AEC provides 100 milligrams valued at about $1 million to support regional research, medicine, ecology, and industry with neutron sources.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Louisiana State University
AEC
LSU Nuclear Science
Baton Rouge
LSU
Savannah River
Lsu Nuclear Science Center
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