Christmas parade a big Bonham success and city notes
Bonham celebrated a successful 1973 Christmas parade with planners led by Chamber of Commerce president Barney Richie and the organizing committee. The piece also mentions holiday decorations, energy concerns, daylight saving time, and personal anecdotes from local residents.
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Herman Breed
Edward Swintovy
Dwain Sumpter
Nixon Puts Gas Rationing On Hold Amid Energy Shortage
The Nixon administration adopts a wait and see stance on gasoline rationing as energy pressures mount. Key advisers cite conservation efforts, with talks of contingency planning and public comment. Venezuela hikes oil prices further strain, while Ford and Eastern Airlines announce layoffs tied to fuel shortages.
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John A Love
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Getty Family Agrees to Pay Kidnap Ransom
In a reported breakthrough the Getty family agrees to provide the required ransom to secure the release of their kidnapped relative. Officials say negotiations culminated in a payment arrangement respected by all parties involved.
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Getty Family
Ben-Gurion Founder of Israel Dies in Tel Aviv
Israeli founding father and first prime minister David Ben-Gurion dies in Tel Aviv. The Polish immigrant led the Jewish state to independence and shaped early Israeli leadership.
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Tel Aviv
UPI
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Israel
Skylab crew puzzled by clunking vibration on Apollo ferry ship
Skylab 3 astronauts report a strange clunking noise and vibration on the ferry ship attached to the mother craft. Ground control cannot explain the issue though it is under close monitoring as crew members inspect the two spacecraft.
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Houston
UPI
Gerald P Carr
Apone
Skylab
Carr
Olor
United States
South America
Barnards Return From Arkansas Trip
Dan Barnard reports the Arkansas journey may be their last wild goose expedition until gasoline is plentiful again. A reminder to note early mailing dates for Christmas packages cards and letters.
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Arkansas
Dan
Stella
South Korea Halts All-Nation Military Alert Over Yellow Sea Islands
South Korea raised its entire armed forces to alert amid a territorial dispute with North Korea over five Yellow Sea islands. The move followed North Korea’s assertion of continental status and claims to the waters around Paengnyon do Darhongdo Sochongdo Yonpyungdo and Woode.
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South Korea
North Korea
Yellow Sea
South Korean Defense Ministry
CS Army
Geen Thoms Greer Senor
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UNC
Woode
Lau Roses
Seoul
Greer
Korean Miliary Armistice Commission
Saistal
Congressman Patman to Appear on Face the Nation Sunday
Texas First District Congressman Wright Patman will appear on CBS Face the Nation Sunday morning. His Washington office confirmed the televised appearance as part of his national outreach before the House Banking Committee.
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Wright Patman
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Washington
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House
Saigon Says It Can Stand Up To Red Attack
Fragmented report from Saigon notes the city pledging resilience against a Red attack. References to gunners, shells, and a distant area hint at ongoing conflict and defensive posture amid political figures including leaders from Vietnam and neighboring states.
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Saigon
Arabs press United States on oil embargo at Washington talks
Arab oil ministers led by Saudi Arabia and Algeria sought U S government pressure to lift or soften embargoes. In Brussels ministers and Common Market officials met to coordinate a response as talks move toward a Middle East oil conference. Washington plans to brief West leaders while aiming to keep aid flows and pressure intact.
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