World marks Christmas as wars pause and tragedy hits Darwin
Christmas across the globe sees a cease fire in Ireland and other zones while war setbacks deepen in Vietnam and a cyclone devastates Darwin Australia with 44 dead and thousands evacuated. The Pope inaugurates Holy Year as Bethlehem hosts a large Christmas mass under high security.
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Ford Plans Energy Talks and CIA Report Review in Colorado
After a Christmas in the Rockies, President Ford maps a busy week with energy advisers and economic planners. Washington sent a lengthy CIA report to study before any action, as Ford prepares for State of the Union and budget decisions amid vetoes and signings of recent bills.
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White House gate crash prompts security review
A Christmas morning intruder rammed a gate at the White House and held guards for hours with bogus explosives before surrendering. Marshall H. Fields 25 of Silver Spring Maryland was taken to a mental hospital. Officials say the incident will prompt a review of security measures and possible changes to harden protections at the executive mansion.
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Inmate Reformatory Accord Near at Lorton
Lorton Reformatory officials and inmates near agreement to end a disturbance and free nine guards held hostage. Four prisoners carried out an escape plan. one gunshot wound found in the getaway car. Negotiations involve about 100 prisoners and DC penal officials.
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Ohio School Disruptions Possible As Gas Shortage Bites
State Supt. Martin W. Essex warns disruptions are likely if fuel troubles persist. Piqua and Springfield districts weigh closing to save natural gas and protect jobs. Essex urges boards to lobby utilities and officials to keep classrooms open.
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Christmas profit sharing ends mill’s doom in Niagara
Niagara of Wisconsin Paper Corp. workers split $500000 in profit sharing just before Christmas three years after the mill was to close. Pentair Industries bought the plant, and unions note rising production, with $0.23 raises in 1973 and 1974, plus voluntary pension contributions.
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Christmas Bank Robbery Leads Father to Jail
Leonard Harris 30, a former salesman from New York moved to Charlotte last June and spent Christmas Day in Mecklenburg County jail on a bank robbery charge after turning himself in to WSOC TV. He claimed the motive was to provide for his children as his family received donations and groceries following the televised interview. Harris awaits arraignment before a federal magistrate. his wife said he is not a criminal, just driven by need and family for Christmas.
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Man Charged In Hijacking at Rome Christmas Flight
A Czech-Canadian, Josef Homolov, 31, is jailed in Rome charged with hijacking an Air India jumbo jet. He threatened to crash the plane on Christmas Day, brandishing a two inch pocketknife. The pilot, co pilot, and flight engineer overpowered him after landing the jet safely.
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Soviet Space Lab Salyut 4 Launched Into Orbit
Moscow dispatch from AP notes Tass announced the Soviet Union launched another space laboratory named Salyut 4 into orbit. There was no indication of any crewed mission to board the station.
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Viet Towns Fall as North Overruns District Posts
Saigon reports two more district towns captured by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong. A C130 transport was shot down on a supply mission and 37 rockets hit Bien Hoa air base. Government says 10 district towns lost since cease-fire nearly two years ago.
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Stonehouse Ruling Delayed Over Deportation Decision
Australian magistrate extends Stonehouse's detention for another week as authorities decide on deportation for his entry on a false passport. Stonehouse told the court he fled pressures in Britain and denied being a criminal in the strict sense.
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Australia
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Weather outlook: partly cloudy tonight and Friday showers
Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid to upper 20s. Friday brings cloudy skies and a chance of showers with high temperatures reaching the mid 40s. Details, Page 2.
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