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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1973
Page
1
The Christmas appearance of Comet Kohoutek sparks religious debate among conservatives. Some see a sign or warning tied to the Nativity story and end times. Activist groups like the Children of God staged a rain protest near the United Nations with banners linking the comet to judgment.
President Nixon spoke by phone with Henry Kissinger and officials say the secretary of state is reasonably confident Egypt and Israel will reach a separation of forces near the Suez Canal next month. Kissinger may return to Geneva in January if needed after a 15 day, 13 nation tour.
Four people are held after two Rembrandt paintings stolen from the Taft Museum were recovered along with most of the $100,000 ransom. Arrests followed in Foster Ohio, with charges possible. One painting suffered minor damage. James L. Hough acted as intermediary in negotiations.
The Atomic Energy Commission advisory panel approves operation of TVA Browns Ferry Units 2 and 3 with conditions. They may run under rated power briefly to stay within heat limits, TVA insisting this will not lower overall output. All three units will rarely run at full power except peak demand.
The entry notes the 1814 Treaty of Ghent signing between the United States and England in Belgium, ending the War of 1812. It includes local weather expectations with high 60s and rain chances around 80 percent today and 90 percent tonight and Tuesday, plus contact details for classifieds.
The Decatur Daily announces a morning Christmas Day edition so staff may spend time with their families this holiday season. The Daily wishes readers a Merry Christmas and holiday cheer.
Christians cope with gas oil and electricity shortages as Christmas arrives amid economic woes and terrorism fears. Bethlehem merchants expect smaller turnout than last year while Rockefeller Center and Copenhagen trees show dimmer displays. Pope Paul VI preserves midnight mass in St. Peter's Basilica as UN troops face the Suez line.
In Bordeaux a Basque nationalist accused in the Carrero Blanco assassination denies in a newspaper interview that he has been in Spain during the last 15 months. In Bangkok Thailand proposes a one month cease fire for insurgents to surrender. In New Delhi the Bangladesh president resigns to return to politics. In Lennon Michigan a mobile home fire kills eight, including five children. Greens Are Grassier at Point Mallard Golf Course remains open year round.
In Newry Northern Ireland two men set off a bomb in a crowded Catholic bar killing themselves and two others and injuring 15. Police said the toll may rise as the city reels from violence tied to sectarian tension.
A quick tip urges turning off Christmas decoration lights before sleep citing safety. It adds playful note that Santa works best in the dark.
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