Key CIA Official Quits Amid Call for Spy Report
Washington AP James Angleton resigns as head of CIA counterintelligence after Ford orders a report on alleged domestic spying. Kissinger says he has not seen such a survey, while congressmen plan investigations when Congress returns. Administration sources later say Kissinger did see a CIA document on domestic activities.
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Partial Rollback Won On Steel Price Rise
The Ford administration secured a partial rollback of U S Steel price increases reducing the hike to about 4 percent on two thirds of the line, while the total product line remains up 7 to 8 percent. Bethlehem Steel followed with a 24 percent raise to align with competition as Wheeling-Pittsburgh also moves.
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Mild Winter forecast eases energy fears across regions
The National Weather Service sees a 60 percent chance of above normal temperatures on the East and West coasts, with below normal odds for the Great Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley. FEA says a normal winter means no distillate shortage, while a severe season could raise shortages modestly, offset by imports or conservation. Natural gas supply should remain steady for homes, with interruptible customers facing cuts last.
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Christmas Eve Tight Security In Bethlehem
In Bethlehem occupied by Israel church bells and prayers marked Christmas Eve as troops man roadblocks into the city. From 6 30 a m today to 5 a m Christmas morning only pilgrims and tourists with government passes were admitted while armed soldiers guarded the Church of the Nativity authorities said.
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Bethlehem Sees Tight Christmas Security Amid Tourist Friction
In Bethlehem the Arab mayor and local merchants protest security checks near midnight mass at the Palace Hotel. Police guard a dozen bright booths to search for weapons, a measure sparked by past violence and a Palestinian threat after a grenade attack in East Jerusalem.
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Memories Of Christmas Past At Athens County Home
Santa Claus visits the Athens County Home to lead residents in carols and spark memories of Christmases from youth. The scene evokes one room schools, wool stockings, oranges and candy, and simple gifts that once brought happiness.
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B1 Bomber Flies On Maiden Test Flight
Palmdale California reports the B1 bomber soaring on its maiden flight marking the start of a two year test phase. Test pilot Charles C. Bock Jr praised the aircraft performance as exactly as the simulations showed. Melbourne Australia reports John Thomson Stonehouse a British MP who vanished in Florida five weeks ago was arrested for illegal entry on a false passport and faces court likely on Christmas Day.
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Three Die as Coke Furnace Explodes at Interlake Plant
An explosion in the basement control room at Interlake Inc. iron plant in Toledo kills three workers and injures nine. The deceased are Howard Steves 48 of Toledo Panaquiouis Souliers 57 of Oregon and Chris Martindale 40 of Toledo.
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The Nativity Story Told With Bethlehem Journey
A decree by Caesar Augustus sends Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem for taxation. Mary bears Jesus in a manger as shepherds watch, an angel announces the good news and the heavenly host praise God.
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Pope Paul VI Opens Holy Year For Reconciliation World Wide
Pope Paul VI strikes the Holy Door at St. Peter's to inaugurate a 1975 Holy Year aimed at reconciliation within the Catholic Church and across nations. The event airs in 45 nations as about 2 million pilgrims are expected in Rome.
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Weather outlook with light rain tonight and Christmas Day
A weather summary notes occasional rain tonight with lows in the mid 30s. Christmas Day remains cloudy with a chance of rain and daytime highs in the upper 30s to low 40s. Details continue on Page 2.
No Paper Christmas The Messenger Announces Brief Hiatus
The Messenger will not publish on Wednesday Christmas Day and resumes publication Thursday.
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