Midwest Hit by Winter Storms Snow blankets central U S and Midwest
A powerful storm dumps heavy snow from southern Michigan to Texas, with record levels in St. Louis and central Indiana. Central Indiana reports 13 to 20 inches, while St. Louis airport closes as 13 inches snarls traffic. Airports closed in Illinois Missouri and Kansas with many schools and factories affected.
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Franco aide assassinated shocks Franco regime in Madrid
Adm Luis Carrero Blanco Spain's premier and close ally of Franco was killed when his car exploded in Madrid. Torcuato Fernandez Miranda automatically became premier as investigations spark terrorist speculation amid planned trials and protests.
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Global briefs at a glance from Paris to Detroit
Kissinger and Le Duc Tho met in Paris to discuss the Vietnam cease fire as North Vietnam seeks promised economic aid. In London a bigger coal miners pay rise could draw concessions from the government if other unions refrain from similar demands. In Houston Skylab 3 reports a recurring gyroscope issue. In Detroit GM and Ford are acquitted of conspiring to end fleet discounts, while Chrysler expands its fleet market share.
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le Duc Tho
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Special church services herald Christmas season
Bemidji churches announce a Christmas week of services led by St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church First Presbyterian Church St Philip's Catholic Church and Sacred Heart Wilton. Holy Communion and Eucharist services are planned for Dec 23 24 and 25 with carols and special music. Traffic and parking restrictions for snow removal are noted.
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Pioneer
Bemidji
ST. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
10Th
Beltrami
George Smith
Bethlehem
5Th
Minnesota
ST. Philip’s Catholic Church
7Th
Sacred Heart
Wilton
Newman Center
St. Philip’s Parish
Beltrami Ave
First Lutheran
Christmas Concert Tonight at High School Auditorium
The high school presents a Christmas program at 8 p m featuring Wind Ensemble with selections from Sleigh Ride The Nutcracker and Toy Parade plus Great Songs of Christmas and Adagietto. The String Ensemble performs Suite of Carols and The Star Carol. Concert Choir directed by M Leontovich Katherine Davis arrangements and vocal direction by Paul Christiansen Alice Parker Robert Shaw Alfred Burt and R Vaughan Williams arranged by Harry Simeone.
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Paul Christiansen
Alice Parker
Robert Shaw
Alfred Burt R. Vaughan Williams
Harry Simeone
Republican to head impeachment probe in Nixon case
John M. Doar a former assistant attorney general was named to lead the House Judiciary Committee staff in an impeachment inquiry into President Nixon. Doar 52 was chosen by Rep Peter Rodino to head about 30 lawyers and organize the investigation with bipartisan support as Congress prepares to reconvene. Rodino aims to finish the probe by April with a bipartisan advisory group guiding course of inquiry.
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Doar
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Kennedy
Johnson
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Rodino
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Harpings Lecture Critiques Expensive Pretension
A Harpings lecture is described as a place where it costs but little to look intelligent, suggesting a critique of pretentious display. The remark frames the venue as an ironic arena for wit over substance.
Energy chief urges voluntary 10 gallon weekly gas limit
Energy Secretary William E. Simon urges the public to cap consumption at 10 gallons per week without mandating limits. He notes compliance could avert rationing but says a decision on compulsory measures may come by month’s end. He also announces 1.5 million barrels of Pentagon jet fuel for US airlines through January.
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House
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Dash
Service Stations Plan Holiday Closures Across Nation
A survey shows about 220000 gasoline stations plan Christmas and New Year shutdowns with many delaying opening. Akron operators announce a week-long strike over price increases while others limit sales due to fuel allocations and government pressure.
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Akron
Ohio
Cost of Living Council
Marathon Oil Co
David Hutchinson
John Huemmrich
National Congress of Petroleum Retailers
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