Israeli And Egyptian Troops Skirmish Near Sinai Post
In Qantara East Egypt Israeli and Egyptian forces continue deadly skirmishes near the Suez Canal. Egyptian Maj Gen Abdel Manem Khalil says Israelis usually start the clashes while UN observers note 52 Egyptian and 19 Israeli firings in early December. The death toll rises as fighting persists.
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Associated Press
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Christmas food baskets face higher costs and tighter aid
Charity officials in Milwaukee Salt Lake City Newark and Minneapolis report Christmas aid costs rising 10 to 20 percent due to higher food and turkey prices while donations lag or stretch thinner. Agencies warn many families will receive smaller baskets and fewer full meals amid unemployment and rising prices.
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Monopoly blamed for high food prices FTC witness says margins rise
FTC staffer Russell C. Parker testified monopoly and oligopoly push food prices higher. He cited margins from 3.1 to 7.31 percent across sectors including meat packers and soft drinks. Senator Abourezk warned of consumer losses up to billions, noting a symbiotic link between big food firms and government. Overcharges by sector totals cited include meat packing 483.9 million and milk 256.7 million.
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D-S.d
Antitrust, Law & Economics Review
Kindness Chapter Reveals Hidden Wealth and Loss
The article recounts a tale of generosity turning into mystery as a $3,000 whisky crate haul hides silver worth beyond belief. An auction yielded $36,000 placed in a trust, another $5,000 squandered on clothes in Florida. Mrs Field dies leaving Jackie sole heir to the apartment contents and $500 monthly.
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Florida
Kissinger warns Europe over Atlantic ties at NATO talks
Kissinger urged a unified Atlantic identity and continued transatlantic dialogue while chiding European leaders for a too legalistic response to his April proposal. He urged allies to avoid drifting into rival camps and indicated Britain and France could complicate Geneva peace talks beginning December 18.
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Kissinger
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France
Middle East
NATO
Geneva
Comet Kohoutek Watch Fails Aboard Queen Elizabeth 2
On the Queen Elizabeth 2 a crowd of about 1700 passengers hoped to glimpse Comet Kohoutek but clouds hid the sky. Astronomer Lubos Kohoutek was seasick and could not lecture as many travelers paid 130 to 293 dollars for the 2 1/2 day cruise to nowhere.
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New York
Lubos Kohoutek
Sky Watch
Plumbers Decry Tax Reform Talk amid Public Data Reveal
Reacting to weekend disclosures, lawmakers praised or criticized the tax system. Rep. Vanik urged reform citing high rates for those earning over 200000, while Sen. Bennett signaled committee action and Mansfield promised thorough inquiry. Photographers aboard a sea voyage scanned clouded skies for a Halley rival comet, as Kohoutek planned lectures for passengers.
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White House
Charles A. Vanik
Dohio
House
Vanik
Wallace F. Bennett
Rutah
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Talks Continue After Geneva Snub and POW Outcry
Military source notes loss of one tractor as Israel rejects Syria at Geneva talks amid public protests by POW families demanding tougher action. Mayan cites Kissinger promise to address POW issues and seeks Soviet cooperation. Dayan speaks to parliament after Israel expels eight Arabs from the West Bank and Jerusalem for incitement, including a Supreme Moslem Council member and a village mayor.
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Syria
Geneva
Israel
Mayan
U.S
Henry A. Kissinger
Soviet Union
Dayan
West Bank
Jerusalem
Auto price controls eased for 1974 models amid cost concerns
Dunlop announced a second $150 rise for the three major auto makers for 1974 models to cover higher production costs. The measure exempts central production activities but applies to autos, trucks and buses. The industry faces limits on small car price hikes to curb steep increases. Auto sales fell 14 percent in November as the sector prepares for long range planning with loosened controls. Ford, American, and General Motors will not raise prices on existing orders.
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First Council Apt
Cost of Living Council
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Ford
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General Motors
WACS Women Train Through Army Paratrooper School
Miss Kitsch says most fellow WACS are proud of them and plans a long Army career while Miss Johnson aims to finish college and join the Army officer training program. Paratrooper Walter West, with 22 years in service, praises the trainees as highly motivated and fast learners.
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Miss Kitsch
Miss Johnson
Army
Walter West
West
South Vietnamese Troops Enter Communist Held Kien Duc
South Vietnamese troops pushed into Kien Duc in the Communist held town as North Vietnamese artillery massed on nearby high ground and fresh tanks gathered to the south. A government communique reported 40 North Vietnamese troops killed and several tanks destroyed while government casualties were listed as fighting. Field commanders closed the town to reporters due to mined roads and ambush risks as clashes occurred near Yeay Tep village and Loc Ninh airstrip reports.
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Gianghia
South Vietnam
Kien Duc
Kien
Saigon
Loc Ninh
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