Dollar gains strength as oil squeeze boosts U S outlook
London reports a rebound in the dollar amid Arab oil cuts and price increases. Short term gains arise from the oil squeeze aiding the dollar, while long term benefits include energy diversification and potential U S energy dominance through coal and shale oil, with Europe and Japan remaining major importers.
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United States
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Black 1906 Veterans May Be Exonerated
President Nixon signed a veterans pension bill opening compensation for 167 black soldiers dishonorably discharged in the 1906 Brownsville incident. Dorsie Willis of Minneapolis will receive $25,000. unremarried widows may obtain $10,000 each. Discharges were changed to honorable last year by the Army secretary.
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Old No 1 Santa Claus Delights Appalachia Children
The 31st Santa Claus special on Clinchfield Railroad travels 93 miles from Elkhorn City Kentucky to Kingsport Tennessee through coal country. Over 142 tons of candy plus books toys and stockings are donated by Kingsport businesses as Santa and crew distribute gifts to groups of children along the route amid cheering families and waiting crowds.
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Kuwait oil reserves and Quebec area figures from a edition
The notice notes Kuwait's proven crude oil reserves exceeding 10 billion tons, about 15 percent of world supply, and Quebec's area at 594,860 square miles, nearly three times France's size.
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U S Snack Consumption Hits Billions Through Snacks
The article notes Americans spend about 2 billion dollars yearly on snacks including potato chips pretzels nuts crackers spreads and related items. It also states the typical person drinks around 20 gallons of soda and fruit flavored beverages annually.
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