Collision Damages Cruiser Jefferson Davis Off New Jersey Coast
An American cargo ship and a Russian fishing trawler collided off New Jersey near Bernegat Lighthouse while escorted by rescue craft. No injuries were reported. The Jefferson Davis sustained a 10 by 6 foot hole but stopped leaking hours after the crash. The Russian vessel reported severe damage below the waterline, then said it needed no assistance.
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Seven Die In Arlington Heights House Fire
Seven persons including three children were killed when a two story brick house in Arlington Heights burned early today. Fire officials said the blaze was confined mostly to the family room area. The Schaag home owners were named as Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schaag. The dead include Nancy Schaag, 29, and the couple’s three children Deborah, Michael, and Jennifer, ages two, plus the maternal grandparents identified only as Mr. and Mrs. Stouber of St. Joseph, Ohio.
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UPI
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Sin
Deborah
Michael
Jennnifer
Stouber
St. Joseph
Leone elected Italy's sixth president in long parliamentary battle
Giovanni Leone, a 51 year old Neapolitan lawyer and senator, won Italy's presidency with 518 votes from 1,008 lawmakers and regional councilors after a drawn out election that began on December 9. Pietro Nenni, backed by Communists and leftists, received 408 votes as the only other viable challenger.
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UPI
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Pietro Neuni
Aller
Leane
Four Die in PPG Plant Explosion at Lake Charles
An explosion at a PPG Industries chemical plant killed four workers and left one missing while three others suffered serious burns. The blast at 4 43 a.m. toppled a 200 foot tower and wrecked a distillation unit in the trichloroethylene facility. The dead were Murphy Baumery 28 Cecil Bhame 96 Daniel Johnson 29 all of Lake Charles and Ronsle Johnson Iowa. Laughlin Lowell Aaron 32 of Jennings was listed missing and possible survivor reports were received. Six or eight workers had been in the unit at the time.
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Ronslé Johnson
Iowa
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PPG
Navy awards ship contract for three nuclear frigates
The Navy awarded a 254.8 million dollar contract to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co for construction of three nuclear powered guided missile frigates. The award brings the U S nuclear surface fleet to 11 ships including one carrier one cruiser and two frigates with two more carriers and two more frigates still under construction.
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Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co
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Newark teachers jailed over holiday term break
More than 120 Newark teachers who struck in violation of a 1970 court order are spending Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Essex County jail. They surrendered to begin terms as about 40 had already completed sentences. Contempt leader Carrie A. Graves and several others continue serving up to three months at Caldwell facility.
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Pilgrims Flock to Bethlehem Under Guarded Christmas Eve
In Bethlehem Israeli troops kept watch as Christian pilgrims arrived for Christmas Eve in the birthplace of Jesus. Police said thousands attended despite security barriers and a record turnout of visitors in the Holy Land.
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Hope hopes to bring Christmas show to North Vietnam
Comedian Bob Hope said he wants to take his entire Christmas show to North Vietnam and entertain prisoners, but estimated visa odds as very long. He described discussions with a Ninth Vietnamese diplomat about a prisoner exchange and a fund to aid children, noting no decision was made and possible visa denial looms.
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U S anxious for POW release in Indochina
Secretary of State Rogers urged the administration to secure the return of American prisoners of war in Indochina and said it would do what is reasonable. Officials ruled out paying ransom, warning it could invite future demands. The White House said Bob Hope’s visit was strictly private, while Cora Weiss accused the bombing policy of delaying prisoner mail.
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Church theft at Holy Order of Mans Church in San Francisco
Burglars broke into the Holy Order of Mans Church on Thursday and stole much of the food and gifts collected for 250 needy families. Police say a truck appeared used to haul the loot from the non-sectarian church where Rev. Git Esquival is pastor.
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The Gaily Reviews Inc Subscription Notice
A garbled local notice from Hayward Alameda County California outlines subscription rates and publishing details for The Baily Review. It lists offices in San Leandro and contact numbers, with unclear dates and prices amid damaged OCR text. The fragment mentions daily and Sunday editions and a price around two dollars.
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Christmas in Vietnam War Zone Dulls Holiday Spirit
UPI reports 1971 Christmas in Vietnam strips cheer from home. Soldiers like Spec Larry Marse describe it as just another day amid mud, tanks, and boredom. For about 159000 Americans, with 15000 still in combat, commanders plan turkey dinners, but some boondock troops may wait days. Marse longs for snow and a wish to leave, while others endure resinous heat and constant danger.
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Nixon Christmas Message Emphasizes Giving and Peace
Washington President Nixon issues a Christmas message focusing on love, peace, and giving. He urges reflection on those far away, helping those in need, and the universal bonds that unite humanity under God. The speech links personal generosity to world peace and spiritual renewal.
Amtrak train derails in St Petersburg suburb
An Amtrak train traveling from New York to St Petersburg derailed at 55 mph in Pinellas Park. Three engines and 11 cars piled up in a residential area injuring 18 people, six of whom remained hospitalized. Debris and torn seats marked the wreck as a passenger described the blast like a big bang. The Seaboard Coast Line reports the engineer diverted after an apparent open switch near Tampa.
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Nixon and Eisenhowers to Attend Yale Christmas Dinner
Washington reports the Nixon and Eisenhower families convene at the White House for a Christmas gathering. Mamie Eisenhower and Tobn Eisenhower join Julie Nixon and Gis David Hisenhower on leave from the Navy. Tricia Cox and Edward Cox prepare to join from Camp David. The Nixons host in the State dining room at 2 PM EST with turkey, stuffing, and pies. Nixon plans return to Key Biscayne before New Year’s Eve for Africa trip preparations.
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