Quiet Christmas Day Amid Joy and Tragedy Worldwide
The Associated Press reports a quiet Christmas for many with joy and sorrow. Tragedies include five killed in East Vincent Township Pennsylvania on Christmas morning, a Tennessee gun battle killing four and wounding two, and a Florida furniture store robbery death toll. Other fatal events include Bayonne fire deaths and a Cheltenham blaze. Luxuries like quadruplets in London and Jenny Jones finding a home contrast with White House family gift giving and skiing. Storms disrupt travel. a Christmas Day tornado hits Florida. a NH prison rebellion with hostages occurs. Patricia Hearst joins a jail Christmas party amid gifts but limited rewards.
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Ford skis and works during Vail Christmas stay
President Ford plans to handle about three hours of official business daily while on a Christmas ski trip at Vail Colorado. He joined family for a 22 pound turkey meal and spent three hours skiing in fresh powder amid reporters assessing his technique.
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Tax forms heading to 84 million households nationwide
The Postal Service begins mailing 84 million income tax forms, a likely record, as 1976 forms include new fields for personal exemptions earned income credits and Census Bureau demographic data. Forms available at IRS offices and many banks and post offices. deadline is April 15 1976.
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Minimum wage rises for millions as new year begins
Washington AP reported that the federal minimum wage will jump to 2.30 an hour on New Year's Day. Nearly four million workers across farm, domestic and local government roles will qualify for the increase, with the act covering 57.4 million workers though 53 million earn above the new minimums.
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Rhodes' Ohio home loses appraisal value for tax break
Gov James A Rhodes' Columbus area house is appraised about 37000 lower for tax purposes than five years ago while neighboring properties show higher values. Lt Gov Richard Celeste and State Auditor Thomas Ferguson also have lower valuations. The Dayton firm Cole Layer Trumble says special circumstances shrink Rhodes' value. Rhodes cites house size and nearby golf course as factors.
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One-Car Century: 80-Year-Old Otto Geyer Tops Mileage in Model A
Otto Geyer of Cincinnati says his 1930 Model A Ford standard coupe has logged 300000 to 400000 miles with only one ticket. He recalls repairs, an offlift incident, wheel-cover theft, and a past stolen roadster, all told in a wry, nostalgic tone.
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Miniature Poodle Ad Delivers Quick Sale Says Gladys Holley
Gladys Holley of Route 2 Nelsonville says a 1 day 25 call advertisement for a Miniature Poodle proved effective. She states Action Ads are the best way to sell and that it was quick for her.
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Editorial Questioned Leaders Criticism Fiddle Faddie
An editorial on page 4 questions ongoing exposure of public figures like John F. Kennedy to global criticism. The tone echoes public debate over whether such scrutiny serves national interest or harms collective memory.
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John F. Kennedy
Ohio Legislature 1975 year-end report highlights progress
In 1975 the Democrat-led Ohio Legislature made progress in several key areas but faced deep partisan divides. The report notes that cooperation from minority Republicans was crucial to advance agendas amid a highly polarized year. Page 15.
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WVU PRT system aims for 96 percent efficiency
Morgantown West Virginia field note reports that West Virginia University's Personal Rapid Transit system leaves riders waiting about three of every twenty boardings. Human operators are working to raise efficiency to 96 percent.
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Ford faces pressure from conservative GOP wing
In Vail Colorado President Ford shifts stance on three key bills, signaling gains by the party's conservative wing in shaping his political image. A weather note adds snow flurries, cold nights with lows in the mid 20s and weekend highs in the 30s.
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Fire kills Coshocton captain in plant blaze
Investigators say a ruptured oil pipe for heating paraffin caused a December fire at Buckeye Fabric Co. Capt. Wilmer Hale, 39, died when a wall collapsed on him. Six other firefighters were hospitalized.
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Fire guts Goldwyn studios in Los Angeles
A Christmas Day blaze destroyed two Samuel Goldwyn sound stages in Los Angeles causing about 3 million dollars in damage. The fire on the Cannon stage killed that set and another. over 140 firefighters contained the blaze, and Cannon’s shooting schedule was said to be unaffected.
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Fifth American Kidnapped in Eritrea Conflict
The U S Embassy announced Ronald B Mischalke of Mabel Minnesota is kidnapped in Asmara Eritreas capital by unidentified armed men. Other sources say the Eritrean Liberation Front likely abducted him as guerrillas press for independence for 14 years. ELF also holds four other Americans seized in July and November.
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