King Faisal opens world’s largest religious festival
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia led the washing ceremony at Mecca’s Grand Mosque as pilgrims chant “liberate Jerusalem.” The event marked the start of the week-long Hajj with Arab and African radio stations broadcasting live. Independent analysis links gas and heating oil shortages to embargo effects, weather, and refinery capacity.
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Tradition says Adam’s expulsion scarred the sacred relic
A fragmentary Page One passage recalls Adam expelled from Eden, the supposed relic turning from white to black by pilgrims’ sins. It notes Prophet Mohammed’s Medina tomb as Islam’s second holiest shrine, with Jerusalem’s Al Aksa and Dome of the Rock ranked third, before mentioning a Sun Continent address to pilgrims from 63 countries.
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Israel election rivals face coalition bets amid voter turnout
Israel voters cast ballots as Labor and Likud vie for a coalition majority. Moshe Dayan and Mrs. Meir faced opposition charges while Arabs vote in East Jerusalem and 17,475 first-time electors, many in uniform, participate. Security issues and wage disputes color the race as oil shortages ripple nationally.
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Gas stations struggle with shortages and open spots
Travelers report sparse service as fuel rationing limits keep stations closed. Michigan notes 8 percent open on New Year’s Eve while Sunday openings exceed prior weekends. Washington Oregon traffic lighter amid shortages. Oklahoma reports quiet Sunday. IRS checks price gouging, while William Simon says stations may raise prices one cent to cover lower profits from reduced allocations. Long lines concentrated in large urban areas.
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Nixon Brother Paid 1500 Monthly by Library Foundation
A tax exempt foundation formed by Nixon friends to build a presidential library paid Edward Nixon about 1500 dollars a month for 14 months from December 1970 to January 1972 as a consultant. The foundation said he helped locate six site options and recommended narrowing to three in Orange County. The group stated 21000 was a reasonable fee and that the overall 1972 expenses reached around 72240 dollars with funds provided by trustees.
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New Year Eve Parties Worldwide Amid Crises and Parades
Reports describe New Year celebrations from San Francisco to Scotland and France with parties, bands, noisemakers, and parades like Damed Ugly Devils in Livingston. Leaders warn of tougher times, Finland’s Kekkonen urges frugal hopes, Rhodesia’s Smith flags harsher tests, China’s stance brands Soviet revisionism.
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Kidnaped Co-Ed Found Locked In Trunk Of Abandoned Car
A passerby heard muffled cries and freed Kathy Morris from the trunk of an abandoned car in Ocala. The 20 year old was abducted from a Daytona Beach birthday party Sunday. She is reported in good physical condition.
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Britain faces three day week crisis and coal strikes
Britain endures a three day work week as government curbs electricity to three days per week. Officials report 640,000 laid off on day one, with 490,000 more unemployed prior to the crisis. Miners refuse overtime for higher pay, while train drivers slow shipments. In Daytona Beach, a missing Miss Morris prompts a statewide search amid a kidnapping tied to local tensions.
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Retraction Challenge Involving Hoffa Parole Campaign
Public inquiry and internal review find no evidence that Mr. Chotiner solicited campaign contributions to secure parole for former Teamster president James R. Hoffa. The group declares all accusations against Mr. Chotiner false and attributes Watergate speculation to others after extensive investigations.
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