Airlines Walkouts Disrupt Holiday Travel Plans Nationwide
Strikes at United and National Airlines upend Christmas travel as thousands cancel Hawaii vacations and travelers reroute through Chicago and Anchorage. United cancels flights to Jan 5 1976. National has been idle since Sept 1. Families like the Forsmans face Utah moves with limited reservations.
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Associated Press
Mel Forsman
Winchester
Mass
Hawaii
United
National Airlines
National
Gers
Advocacy Program Christmas Party at Rutland Youth Center
The Personal Advocacy Program hosted a Christmas party for 40 children and adults with disabilities at the Rutland Youth Center. Santa distributed gifts and Mary Skinner, coordinator of the agency of the 648 Board, thanked parents and advocates for their support.
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Rutland
Santa Claus
Mary Skinner
648 Board
Population gains favor Sun Belt as jobs drive migration
A Census Bureau report shows the West growing 87 percent and the South 8.4 percent in the 1970s, led by Arizona and Florida. Migration follows cheaper living, lower wages, fewer unions, and highway access, with retirees seeking warmer climates and energy regions attracting workers.
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Ann Blackman
Associated Press
Washington
Sun Belt
U.S
Census Bureau
Arizona
Florida
West
South
Northeast
North Central States
Colorado
Peter Morrison
Rand Corp
Los Angeles
Morrison
Rocky Mountains
Beef Compromise Plan Is Rejected In House Vote
Washington AP reports the House rejected a compromise $60 million beef marketing research program proposal after critics said it would benefit special interests and fail to address core farming needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Sylvio
Conte
R-Mass
Senate
Senate House Conference Committee
Frederick W. Richmond
D-N.y
Cantata at First Christian Church in Nelsonville
The Christmas cantata Night of Miracles will be sung at 10 30 a m Sunday during worship at First Christian Church Nelsonville under Don Shafer. John W Peterson wrote the cantata with Dr William J Wells narrating and soloists including John W Johnson James C Cope John C Johnson Jeanne Shafter and Larita Jacobs. A men s trio and mixed sextet perform with Theresa Brandt as guest organist. The pastor says the service will be brief to allow cantata time and invites the public.
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Nelsonville
Theresa Brandt
Dr. Wells
Twenty eight children attend Chauncey branch story hour
At Chauncey Branch Library twenty eight children joined a Christmas story hour led by Jane McGregor. The program featured stories and carols and library staff served refreshments.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Branch
Jane McGregor
Branch Rickey Starts Knothole Club For Boys
Baseball great Branch Rickey born in Stockdale Pike County Ohio started the Knothole Club idea to provide youth access to the sport. He fostered youth development through organized play and mentoring across Ohio.
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Branch Rickey
Rickey
Stockdale
Pike County
Ohio
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Milwaukee
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Anchorage
Alaska
United Airlines
O’hare
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John Ashbrook
Richmond
Sam Steiger
R-Ariz
Farm Bureau
Sears
W. Union
Freezer
Sears, Ropes Ork and CO
Logan
S. Spring
Athens
E. State
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