Liberty Bell In New Home For Bicentennial Year
Philadelphia marked Bicentennial Thursday with a predawn visit to the Liberty Bell now housed in a $900000 Liberty Pavilion near Independence Hall. Park Service opened the pavilion at midnight, expecting many visitors as officials noted the 2080 pound bell was moved from the hall during a New Year’s Eve ceremony aimed at protecting it from cracking and disturbances.
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blaze and parade mix in La Louviere cafe tragedy
Witnesses describe a fire at a crowded La Louviere cafe during a street festival where 50 people gathered. Police suspect a short circuit or flame from decorations sparked the blaze, which killed several and collapsed the building. Firefighters battled the flames amid a police presence and a rain-soaked crowd observing.
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Officer Debates Flag Removal Timing During Bicentennial
Officers clash over Burden's order to remove flags as the Bicentennial nears. One officer questions the timing and legality while another supports the order. A former mayor, who ordered the flags five years ago, is displeased with the reversal.
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Mamie Eisenhower Responds To Treatment At Walter Reed
Washington AP reports Mamie Eisenhower is responding to treatment for a viral infection hospitalized at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The hospital bulletin says she is improving, alert, and resting comfortably, with tests indicating the illness is yielding to treatment. No further word was expected until Friday.
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Venezuela Nationalizes Oil Industry in Ceremony at Zumaque
President Perez raised the Venezuelan flag as more than 30 foreign oil concessions reverted to the state. Compensation totaling 1.01 billion dollars will be paid to former operators, including Exxon and Shell, who will aid state companies for three years. Venezuela plans to sell about 4.5 million barrels daily to foreign buyers for the early 1976 period.
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Prices rise as energy crunch lifts food costs in 1976
Agriculture Department economists warned retail food prices could climb at 4 to 5 percent annually during the first half of 1976 with later changes tied to grain harvests and livestock feed costs. Pork and dairy prices fluctuated with feed costs, butter and eggs rising, milk up in several cities while pork showed mixed movements across 13 markets.
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Spreading Out Collective Pain Of Taxes
Washington AP reports Rep Vanik Ohio proposes staggered filing or extended periods to ease IRS workload. He notes peaks in February and before April 15 cause extra hires and equipment needs. Suggestions invited to Ways and Means Oversight subcommittee at the Capitol.
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