24 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
1
The author tests Bartletts Quotations and biblical and editorial texts for a grander greeting, then concedes no superior phrase exists. He concludes that Merry Christmas remains the best, sending season’s wishes to all readers.
In Vatican City an oil painting showing a Mao Tse tung lookalike in a crusader pose was hung near Pope Paul VI in the press room. Officials initially believed it depicted a priest, and despite the mix up, it will remain displayed while the Vatican seeks an explanation.
The Justice Department unveiled a major reorganization of the federal parole system. The National plan by a committee led by George J. Reed makes the parole board an appellate body reviewing examiners recommendations, with heavy use of transcripts and background checks. It expands use of halfway houses and outpatient counseling, targeting 20,506 inmates and 10,300 parolees.
Traditional candle passing observances will be held at First Christian Church tonight at 11 p m and continue to 12 05 a m with a central candle lighting the way. The Moravian Candle tradition dates to 1369 and symbolizes Christ as light. First Christian Church says the service is non denominational and open to all. Trinity Lutheran plans two services with carols and candle lighting led by Rev. Friedrichs and performers.
The Nixon administration reversed course on a bill to curb illegal secret foreign bank accounts amid pressure from major banks and lawmakers. Officials say the measure would curb tax evasion and fraud, but Treasury and Justice Departments warned it goes too far, risking defeat of a key effort to curb overseas banking abuses.
Mesa Petroleum and Kansas Power and Light announce an agreement to sell 850 billion cubic feet of gas over 20 years for about 200 million dollars. Deliveries start mid-1970 after facility upgrades, with pricing around 23.5 cents per thousand cubic feet. Mesa has expanded gas wells in Kansas and prepares tying in production totaling roughly $600,000.
Congress closed the 1963 session with limited action and a Merry Christmas sendoff from President Nixon. Lawmakers sent a trade items control bill to the White House, while praising the tax cut and reform package. The session ended with adjournment until January 19 and brief recesses across both chambers.
Viet Cong bomb rips through a government Christmas pageant in Xuyen Kieu near Da Nang, killing two civilians and wounding 53 as cease fire talks loom. Other incidents in Saigon area leave one dead and several wounded. Police capture two suspects and a Viet Cong flag amid a canal bridge sabotage attempt thwarted by authorities. US and ARVN report heavy enemy casualties as cease-fire nears.
A panel of leading economists foresees a pronounced slowdown in 1970 without a major recession. Opinions vary on the odds of a downturn, with some predicting no recession and others warning of a potential contraction. Inflation is expected to ease slightly, to roughly 3.5 to 4 percent, while growth slows.
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