The Nativity Story From Bethlehem and Roman Decree
A biblical account describes Caesar Augustus taxing all the world and Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus Christ in the city of David. Shepherds in the fields receive angels who proclaim tidings of great joy and peace on earth.
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Caesar Augustus
Cyrenius
Syria
Joseph
Galilee
Nazareth
Judea
David
Bethlehem
Christ the Lord
Local 2403 ratifies 30 month contract with Athens
Members of Local 2403 of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employers voted Tuesday night to ratify a new contract with the city of Athens. Details of the 30 month contract will not be released for several weeks.
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American Federation of State
Athens
Wellston Lions Clown Corps Aids Santa and Shoppers
The Wellston Lions Club Clown Corps has been busy assisting Santa Claus and shoppers, distributing gifts, and directing traffic throughout the town. Page 11.
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Wellston
Wellston Lions Club Clown Corps
Santa Claus
Six Cincinnati police officers indicted hold press conference
Six Cincinnati police officers indicted by a special grand jury appeared at a public press conference with their wives after the indictment. Snow is forecast with a chance of precipitation tonight and Thursday, with temperatures rising to the upper 30s by day and mid 20s at night.
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Cincinnati
Kissinger warns on Angola role risking detente
Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger told the Senate that congressional fury over U.S. involvement in Angola could spur Soviet military action elsewhere. He argued the block on funding U.S.-backed factions undermines a near-term solution and that quiet diplomacy might have achieved it.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
U.S
Angola
Soviet Union
Kissinger
Senate
Exports Boost US Surplus in November Trade
The Commerce Department said increased exports of coal autos and aircraft produced a $1.1 billion foreign trade surplus in November and made a likely record annual surplus for the year.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Mass Kidnappings Trigger Fight in Beirut Streets
In Beirut Lebanon mass abductions sparked street battles as Moslem and Christian fighters set up flying roadblocks. Police reported over 100 gunpoint abductions as the civil conflict intensified ahead of Christmas.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Sharrif Akhawi
Bethlehem Pilgrims Face Bomb Searches Before Christmas Mass
In Bethlehem Israeli soldiers search pilgrims for bombs before entering the Church of the Nativity for midnight mass. Passes and checkpoints mark the Arab town under occupation, while Vatican events in Rome close the Holy Year with an outdoor mass and a simplified closing ceremony.
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Bethlehem
Jordan
Christ
Church of the Nativity
Palestine
Yasir Arafat
Palestine Liberation Organization
Birthplace of
Israel
Manger Square
Vatican
Rome
Paul VI
St. Peter's Basilica
Rime
St. Peter's Square
United States
Canada
Latin America
Paul
Envoy Slain Spurs Greek Police Security Push
In Athens police boosted protection for American diplomats after the shooting death of Richard W. Welch a 46 year old U.S. career diplomat. A Greek newspaper linked Welch to CIA activity in Greece and named six other Americans and ten Russians amid a spy controversy.
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Athens
Greece
U.S
CIA
Richard W. Welch
Jack B. Kubisch
Ford Praises Vail Skiing Despite Thin Snow
President Ford hails Vail skiing as excellent while admitting snow cover remains fair to good and trails show ice and rock pockets. He skied about two hours on a day of sparse snow with 64 inches recorded this year, signed tax measures aboard Air Force One, and planned a White House return on December 30.
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James MacWilliams
John Palavich
Stephen Winsky
William Bright
U.S
Greece
Committee To Keep
Constantine Caramanlis
Corfu
Ford
Vail
Colo
Welch
United States
Chamber of Commerce
Air Force One
Andrews Air Force Base
Jim Brown
Logan
Utah
White House
Interior Department
National
Edward Martin praises Action Ads in Athens heater sale
A delighted Athens man Edward Martin of Rt. 2 advertised a heater with Action Ads and reports3 calls before the paper arrived and the store sold by 10 am Saturday, with continued satisfaction Sunday. He plans to stay with Action Ads and recommends others try the service.
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Edward Martin
Rt. 2
Athens
Food Price Rise May Stop at 8 Percent
U S government expectations suggest 1975 food price increases may be held to 8 percent, down from prior 9 percent forecast. Beef and pork prices declined in December while farm retail spread widened 4.1 percent from October to November, signaling shifting costs in transport and processing.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
J. Dawson Ahalt
No Paper Christmas The Messenger Announces Holiday Change
The Messenger will not be published Thursday so employees and their families can enjoy Christmas. Publication resumes Friday.
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Mary
Messenger
Dave Levingston
East Athens Church of Christ
Logan Federal Savings and Loan
East State Street
Three Kings
Ron Kyle
Russ Norris
Jane Cartmill
Shauna Norris
Ieee
Eeeovereenes Ene
Eee Eee
Congress
Holy Land
Lane Learn
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