Hoffa Freed By Presidential Order
Former Teamsters boss James R. Hoffa is released from federal prison after Nixon commuted his 13 year sentence for jury tampering and mail fraud. Hoffa must avoid direct or indirect management of any labor organization until March 1980 and report to a probation officer until March 1973. He will spend Christmas with his wife and daughter in St Louis.
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Nixon
Teamsters Union
James R
Jimmy” Hoffa
Hoffa
Lewisburg
St. Louis
John H. Hushen
Teamsters
Hope explores visit to U S prisoners in Hanoi
Bob Hope arrived in Vientiane Laos and visited the North Vietnamese embassy possibly seeking permission to travel to Hanoi to meet U S war prisoners. He described the talks as friendly and declined to reveal outcomes, later performing a porch show for about 400 Americans with Ambassador Godley present.
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Bob Hope
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Richard Rand
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Hoffa Nabbed Farewell at Lewisburg Penitentiary
James R. Hoffa bade inmates goodbye at the Lewisburg federal penitentiary after 57 months of imprisonment. He appeared fit in a dark suit with his son-in-law Robert Crancer beside him as he left the prison courtyard.
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Lewisburg
James R. Hoffa
Federal Penitentiary
Teamsters
Robert Crancer
Christmas business buoyant despite coal strike in West Virginia
West Virginia merchants report strong Christmas business despite nearly two months of coal strike and mild winter weather. Lt Gov Henry Howell reportedly sought 50,000 from Gov Linwood Holton to fund a four person staff to address public problems.
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West Virginia
Richmond
Henry Howell
Linwood Holton
Wall Street Faces Modest Declines Amid Profit Taking
The stock market offered limited gains as investors trimmed profits on Thursday. Prices fell moderately under ongoing profit taking, as traders kept a cautious stance ahead of year end.
Postal Service raises third class mail rates 23 percent
The U S Postal Service will raise third class mail rates by an average of 23 percent effective January 24 1971 The move was delayed by a wage price freeze and exempted from economic controls by the Cost of Living Council The increase comes under temporary rate authority and follows a general plan to raise rates over five years A separate action the Price Commission cut Blue Cross Blue Shield increases for federal workers to 22 percent drawing criticism from lawmakers
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U.S. Postal Service
Cost of Living Council
Postal Service
Postal Rate Commission
Price Commission
Commission
Jerome R. Waldie
D-Calif
House
The
Santa Claus Cleared in Mercer County Case Tonight
Mercer Prosecutor David Knight dismisses charges against Santa Claus amid a flurry of complaints over roof damage, littering, airspace filings, reindeer wages, and eight restless deer. A juvenile defense is cited and a police escort may accompany Rudolph if needed.
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Mercer County
Mercer
David Knight
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Labor Department
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Appalachian Power
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Jin
Christmas business holds up despite coal strike in region
Despite a coal strike delaying the largest industry in Virginia and West Virginia, merchants report a brisk late season. Credit sales rise statewide, outerwear weak due to warmer weather, and several stores report strong post Thanksgiving activity. Huntington sees a banner season despite a transit strike lingering.
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Associated Press
West Virginia
National Weather Service
Fred Haddad
Heck’s Discount Stores
Ferris Sayre
Sayre Brothers Department Stores
Virginia
Bill Stanley
Wat
Huntington
Huntington Retail Merchants Association
Jack Amsbury
Amsbury
Christmas Peace And Aid Across The Globe
Christian world honors Christ birth with cease fires and goodwill as Vietnam marks a three day truce and Nigeria warnings ring. In Chicago 248 homebound soldiers greet an 11 month old war orphan adopted by an American couple. Pope Paul VI calls for broad cooperation toward peace this Christmas.
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Paul VI
Pontiff
Saigon
Chicago
Gary Allen
Bowie
Vatican
Indian Subcontinent
Ireland
Middle East
Vietnam
U.S
Nixon launches massive campaign to conquer cancer
President Nixon signed a bill creating a federal cancer crusade with 1.6 billion dollars over three years. A three member panel and a 23 member advisory group will oversee programs of diagnosis, prevention and treatment by the expanded National Cancer Institute. The President called it the most significant action of his administration and pledged personal command to avoid bureaucratic delays.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Gress
Congress
Senate
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
National Cancer Institute
Interest Rates Left To Voluntary Restraints
The Cost of Living Council announced it will not impose controls on interest rates for now. It cites falling inflation expectations and ample savings while noting mortgage and consumer loan rates should remain affordable for a rising standard of living.
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Washington
Cost of Living Council
Paul W. McCracken
Committee On Interest and Dividends
McCracken
Santa Set To Visit Bluefield For Community Tree Party
Bluefield hosts Santa at Ramsey auditorium for 1500 local children. The Community Christmas Tree party starts at noon with a stage show from WHIS-TV and radio personalities. Donations totaled 7252.41 dollars, surpassing the 6000 dollar goal, showing strong local support.
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Bluefield
Ramsey Auditorium
Whis-Tv
Barron Spends First Christmas In Penitentiary At Texarkana
W W Barron former West Virginia governor spends his first Christmas behind bars at the federal corrections institution Texarkana along with about 550 medium security inmates. Christmas Eve includes services a special movie and a gift program with outside gifts allowed. Barron remains healthy and eligible for parole on March 28 1975 after serving a 12 year sentence for jury tampering.
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Texarkana
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Federal Corrections Institution
West Virginia
W. W. Barron
Loring Connett
Dallas Cowboy
Connett
Cowboys
Minnesota
Santa's helicopter arrivals spark roof landing questions
Telegraphette asks why a modern Santa with shopping center helicopters still lands on rooftops using outdated reindeer, highlighting a contrast between modern logistics and traditional imagery.
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