Tornado Toll Rises Across South Killing Three, Injuring Many
Three people died and at least 47 were injured as tornadoes ripped through South Carolina Georgia and Tennessee. Homes schools and a manufacturing plant suffered extensive damage. In Ninety Six South Carolina two workers Char ity Griffin and Ozala Thomas were killed at Ninety Six Manufacturing Co. A 15 month old boy died in a Newberry County mobile home. The SC National Guard was called to curb looting as damage topped millions.
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Social Security hike bogged down in Senate House feud
A 11 percent 1974 Social Security increase faces delay as House Ways and Means and Senate Finance clash over non‑SS amendments and a work bonus. House refuses conference. Long vows no compromise, Ullman hints at limited Senate amendments attached to the House bill. The dispute stalls benefits for about 30 million Americans.
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Britain Faces Scarce Energy and Hard Christmas
London and Britain move into a wartime style energy crisis as coal miners slow production and oil cuts bite. Prime Minister Heath announces a three day work week, power usage limits, and early TV curbs while citizens curb electricity use and pray for relief.
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Hope returns for disfigured Vietnam veteran at VA hospital
Leroy Bailey, a Vietnam veteran left disfigured and blind after a 1968 rocket attack, had lived on a liquid diet until a private doctor offered solid food options. After Royko's column sparked action, President Nixon ordered VA to admit Bailey for reevaluation and treatment at Hines Hospital.
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Nixon urged to start counterattack on taxes
Advisers close to President Nixon urge a forceful counterattack on critics of his tax record. They suggest Nixon demand that critics disclose income tax returns and audits, targeting lawmakers such as Sen. Sam Ervin Jr and Sen. Lowell Weicker. Nixon weighs the plan while White House notes say he welcomes congressional review of his finances.
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