Peace talks open among Israel Egypt Jordan in Geneva
In Geneva under big power supervision Israel Egypt and Jordan meet to pursue Middle East peace. Delegates clash over frontiers and war crimes while Kissinger Gromyko Waldheim urge progress and announce a second session behind closed doors.
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Nixon unaware of enemies list until disclosure
A White House spokesman said President Nixon did not know of a new enemies list before its disclosure to Congress. Deputy Press Secretary Gerald L. Warren said Nixon would not have allowed submission to the Internal Revenue Service if he had known.
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Panel Allows Hike in Some Steel Prices
The Cost of Living Council delayed increases on some steel prices while allowing others to rise immediately. It cited near doubling of scrap costs in four months and postponed price hikes by 34 producers averaging 5.3 percent, potentially adding about $1 billion to current levels. The delay follows hearings and aims to analyze proposals under Phase 4 of the anti inflation program.
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Cost of Living Council
James W. McLane
McLane
Ex-UMW Leader Boyle Pleads Innocent In Murder Case
Former United Mine Workers president W. A. Boyle pleaded not guilty to murder charges tied to the 1969 Yablonski family killings. Judge Charles Sweet set January 28 as the earliest trial date and warned Boyle of tough, impartial justice. Boyle, in a wheelchair, was arraigned in Washington Pennsylvania before being transported to federal custody in Springfield, Missouri.
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Congress OKs 11 Percent Social Security Boost
The Senate and House approved an 11 percent Social Security increase, sending the bill to President Nixon. The measure, worth $2.3 billion for 30 million Americans, raises monthly retirement payments from $200 to about $214 in the first stage and to roughly $222.60 later, effective in two steps.
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Senate approves temporary powers to confront fuel shortage
The Senate voted 53 to 8 to back a stopgap energy bill granting President Nixon power to ration gasoline, order conservation measures, and establish a temporary Federal Emergency Energy Administration. The measure, once passed by the House, runs until April 1 and loosens air standards to aid coal conversion, with veto provisions retained for energy steps other than rationing.
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Cost of Living Rises and Inflation Hits Paychecks
The Labor Department reports November consumer prices up eight tenths while annual CPI gains 8.4 percent, the highest since mid 1950s. Real spendable earnings fell 0.6 percent in October and are down 3.3 percent year over year, with inflation and taxes driving the drop. Herbert Stein of the CEA forecasts a slower inflation path once food and fuel supply pressures ease.
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Labor Department
Excess Gasoline Purchase Tax Is Under Study
Washington AP Nixon administration weighs a tax on excess gasoline purchases tied to family car counts. William Johnson says a plan would cap weekly free gallons per car and tax any excess, with tax refunds via coupons to vehicle owners.
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Illiam Johnson
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Community Christmas Tree fund passes eight thousand mark
Bluefield residents boosted the community Christmas Tree fund with an additional 206 dollars and 39 cents raising the total to 8 508 97 dollars. The fund now covers a December 24 party for about 1 500 local children at Ramsey Auditorium with WHIS TV and radio personalities hosting ahead of Old Santa’s 1 p m arrival. The Nedfeld Daily Telegraph sponsors a pony tag net. Friday contributions credited.
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