Coffee price surge likely to push 1977 retail costs higher
UPI reports Agriculture Department economists warn coffee prices may rise further in 1977 as world production stays tight through the 1979-80 season. Tea and cocoa prices also hit new records, with West Africa crops shrinking. Analysts note retail coffee could climb beyond current $2.12 per pound as shortages persist.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Berts
William C. Bowser
Rex E. T. Dull
Bowser
Dull
London
West Africa
Brazil
Hare Krishna Santas: Christmas Solicitations Stir Mixed Reactions
Hare Krishna members in Santa outfits roam San Francisco Bay Area seeking donations in a bid to share their beliefs. Police note permits in San Francisco and San Mateo but some residents mistake them for panhandlers. Spokesmen say the costumes express a spiritual message, while locals label them differently and debate the approach.
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Rick DU Brow
San Francisco
UPI
Santa Claus
Charleston
W. Va
Cleveland
Police Department
Union Square
San Mateo
Snow or rain tonight anticipated in forecast
A weather notice dated December 20 1976 indicates snow or rain for the night with mix expected. The forecast mentions possible precipitation and cool temperatures, advising readers to plan accordingly.
Hanukkah traditions differ for a Maine family
Old Orchard Beach residents Joseph and Celia Zaitlin celebrate Hanukkah as a festival of lights and religious devotion, not as a Jewish Christmas. They note the small local Jewish population, limited communal facilities, and their commitment to Judaism, while acknowledging cultural overlap with Christmas. Their son Sam, mayor of Saco, is partly nonobservant, and the family maintains Jewish identity through practices like lighting the menorah and observance of the Sabbath.
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Amy Levy
Old Orchard Beach
Joseph
Celia Zaitlin
Zaitlins
Hanukkah
Temple of
Jerusalem
Maccabee
Sam
Saco
Sam Zaitlin
Connecticut
Oob
Zaitlin
Brown Street
Biddeford
Portland
Newport man plans Moore Santa shrine museum
Newport resident James H. Vanlen aims to raise 500000 to rebuild a seaside estate building after a December fire. He seeks to create a combined shrine to Dr. Clement Moore and Santa Claus with memorabilia, celebrating Moore who wrote A Visit From St. Nicholas and popularized Santa in his bishop robes.
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Newport
R.I
UPI
Clement Moore
Dan
Moore
New York
St. Nicholas
Santa Museum
Oregon invites Santa to move North Pole operation
Gov. Bob Straub sends Santa Claus a letter inviting relocation of his toy factory to Oregon. The governor touts environmental appeal and asks Santa to promise not to run for governor in 1978 as the condition for the move.
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Salem
Ore
UPI
Santa Claus
North Pole
Oregon
Bob Straub
Straub
Nations pool solar energy research to cut oil use
International Energy Agency members including Austria Belgium Denmark West Germany Italy Japan the Netherlands New Zealand Spain Switzerland Sweden the United Kingdom the United States and the Common Market signed an historic accord in Paris to coordinate solar heating and cooling research. Milton Klein of the U S IEA said the agreement marks the first intergovernmental solar energy pact, aiming to standardize design methods insolation measurement and model homes while avoiding duplication of 175 million dollars in 1977 solar programs and a 3 million dollar new IEA funding. France may join as a nonmember pioneer in solar energy.
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International Energy Agency
Milton Klein
United States
Klein
IEA
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
West Germany
Italy
Japan
Netherlands
New Zealand
Spain
Switzerland
Sweden
United Kingdom
France
Almanac notes and oil spill update for December 20, 1976
On this date in 1868 Harvey Firestone was born. U S territorial gain from France in 1803 begins the Louisiana Purchase. Sherman’s March to the Sea reaches Savannah in 1864. Argo Merchant oil spill expands near Georges Bank. Coast Guard to begin offloading midweek. special teams prep to board tanker. See details on p 6.
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Mars
Venus
Jupiter
Harvey Firestone
United States
France
Louisiana Purchase
William Sherman
Savannah
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
O'Hare Field
Chicago
Argo Merchant
Georges Bank
Nantucket
Coast Guard
Ford family endures rough White House Christmas at Vail
President Ford and family encounter problems during their Vail Christmas vacation. Snow is scarce making skiing hard. He misnames his daughter-in-law as Vail instead of Gayle while addressing the crowd after lighting the Christmas tree. An ice covered outdoor stair causes a slip though he regains balance. See story p3.
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Ford
White House
Vail
Gayle
Today's Chuckle Budget Vacation Paradox
Light humor notes a vacation dream clashed with budget limits this summer. A playful reminder that enduring travel joys may require timing and plan tweaks to fit the season’s costs.
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Tay
Ourna
Hare Krishna Tempe
Berkeley
Joseph Zaitlin
John Ewing
Santa
Liberty, Maine
Lawrence McNinch
McNinch
Ina Stickan
Marietta
Paris
the Almanacky
United Press International
Journal
Abby
Maine
New England
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