Bethlehem Christmas in Occupied City Amid Security and Trade
In Bethlehem the grotto buzzes with pilgrims while Israeli troops fortify entry gates with passes required for Christmas Eve. locals debate Palestine’s future as shops sell crucifixes and olivewood art, hoping for a holiday tourist influx to offset economic strain.
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Is Santa Claus A Lie in Florida and a Pa rescue
A Florida family hangs an effigy of Santa to protest lies about the holiday as psychologists debate whether Santa fosters greed or generosity. Separately, three-year-old Jenny Jones, found malnourished in Korea, is set for return to the United States for Christmas amid legal efforts to speed her adoption and permanent residency.
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University of Chicago
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Fla
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Brenda Cutcher
Edward Zigler
Office of Child Development
Yale University
Norristown
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James Greene
Department of Immigration and Naturalization
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Senate
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
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New York
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Korea
Kim Yan Gin
Star and Stripes
James Orlow
Post Office Shows Small Gain Amid National Recession
Corry Post Office reports December mail volume up from 138000 to 152000 through the postage meter. Erie system also sees surge as third class mail rises before rate hike. Heaviest day December 16 with over 1.2 million pieces, 44 percent above last year. New sorting machines limit temporary staff to about 20 extras.
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John Wascak
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Erie
Stanley Dombrosk
Domibroski
Dombroski
Near Tragedy Ends Happily At Union City
A Christmas near-tragedy in Union City ended with rapid fire department action after two children Angela seven and Michelle six passed out from exhaust fumes in a car stuck in snow. Firemen revived them and all affected family members were taken to Union City Memorial Hospital for treatment.
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Angela
Michelle
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John Shreve
Ford Opens Ski Trip Amid Tax Bill Signing at Vail
President Ford arrived in Vail Colorado for a ski trip praising the conditions as excellent though snow is sparse. He signed the compromise tax measure and 18 other bills aboard Air Force One and plans to return December 30 while the family joins him for fondue with friends in town.
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Larry Buendorf
Vacationing Ford Rides Chairlift at Vail Ski Resort
President Ford and a Secret Service agent rode a chairlift to the slopes at Vail Cole for a six day Christmas vacation in the Rocky Mountains. The presidential family will spend the holidays at the famed ski resort as they enjoy the mountains and winter recreation.
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Santa Mail Dwindles as Belief Fades in Christmas
Postmaster John Waucak notes only five or six letters to Santa this year. Salvation Army at the Citadel reviews letters for hardship cases to help brighten a child's Christmas, though most letters are simple gift lists.
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Food Price Hikes Below Expectations
Washington sources say retail food prices may rise 8 percent in 1975 instead of the 9 percent previously forecast by the Agriculture Department. Beef and pork prices appear to ease in December, with final 1975 figures due after the new year.
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J. Dawson Ahalt
Diplomat Murder Shocks Athens US Embassy Official Killed
In Athens Greek police tighten protection for American diplomats after the ambush killing of Richard W. Welch a 46 year old U S career diplomat and special assistant to Ambassador Jack B Kubisch The attack also spurred publication of names of Americans and Russians alleged to be CIA and Soviet spies fueling a tension filled response from Greek officials and remarks from President Ford and Premier Caramanlis
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Kubisch
Washington
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Corfu
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Vail
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Bethel Park Traffic Signals Delayed Amid Christmas Rush
Traffic delays persist in Bethel Park as new signals installation drags into a year. City Council ordered action after December 15 and set the bonding complaint to the contractor. Police directed traffic at multiple intersections as crews worked and a light failure prompted a temporary revert to the old signal. The Corry job remains a sore point for city and contractor.
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City's New DJ Graduates Patsy Nichols Diploma
Patsy Nichols, who succeeds District Justice Porter Auer, received her diploma from Wilson College at Chambersburg after completing the district justice course. She will be sworn in January 5 at Court Room No 1 in the Erie County courthouse at 9 30 a.m. The public is invited. Paul Sill, longtime clerk for Auer, will continue in that capacity.
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