Astronauts Photograph Eclipse From Skylab 3 Orbit
Astronauts Gerald P. Carr William R. Pogue and Edward G. Gibson aboard Skylab 3 photographed a partial solar eclipse. They prepared Christmas Eve festivities in their orbital home while remaining tight lipped about plans. They noted a television show would be beamed to Mission Control in the evening.
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Christmas Toll Tops 300 Across Nation
The Associated Press reports Christmas travel traffic deaths exceeded 300 by Monday morning with 304 fatalities at 10 a.m. EST. Ohio records 15 deaths as the holiday weekend continues and officials warn up to 25 more may die before the counting period ends at midnight Tuesday.
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Some Stations To Remain Open In Ohio Holiday Survey
The survey by the American Automobile Association in Ohio and The Associated Press found 85 percent of gasoline stations would be open today with fewer stations operating on Christmas Day. The move aimed to dramatize the energy crisis and fuel shortage amidst proposals by some dealers to cut service during the holiday week.
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Cause Of Plane Crash Sought Near Tangier Airport
Belgian and Moroccan officials probe the Belgian airliner crash near Tangier as 106 people aboard are killed. The Caravelle struck a mountain about 20 miles from the airport during a heavy rainstorm Saturday night.
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Bomb in Bar Kills Four in Newry
In Belfast Ireland two men carried out a bomb attack in a crowded Catholic owned bar in Newry killing themselves and two others and wounding fifteen with many gravely injured. Police said the toll could rise.
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Weather Outlook: Cloudy and Warmer Through Tuesday
The forecast calls for cloudy skies and warmer temps through Tuesday with a chance of light rain. Expect highs in the lower 40s on Monday, nights in the mid 30s, and mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of showers on Tuesday, highs in the upper 40s to near 50.
Christmas amid shortages and terror fears worldwide
Despite gasoline heating oil and electricity shortages and fears of terrorist attacks many regions prepared for Christmas. Bethlehem eyed smaller crowds, Rockefeller Center lit fewer lights, and European stores reported mixed sales with inflation and high prices dampening demand.
Nixon and Kissinger Discuss Mideast Peace Talks at Camp David
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger talked by telephone about Arab-Israeli negotiations in Geneva. A high official said Kissinger is cautiously optimistic Egypt and Israel will separate armies near the Suez Canal next month, with possible resumption of talks in January.
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Birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem Heralded by Angels
A census by Caesar Augustus drives Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem where Mary bears a son in a manger. Shepherds in the fields are visited by an angel and then join a heavenly host praising God. The proclamation proclaims peace and goodwill to men.
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Oil price hike by Gulf producers raises world crude costs
Tehran reports six Persian Gulf producers will raise posted crude from 5.11 to 11.651 dollars a barrel effective January 1, increasing taxes and royalties. Venezuela may lift its tax reference price. El Nacional expects a rise toward about 10 dollars per barrel. US impact seen limited as Arab embargo cuts energy imports. The Messenger notes holiday pause and returns Wednesday.
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