Eagles clinch playoff berth after 20 3 win over Giants
Philadelphia coach Dick Vermeil led his Eagles to their first winning season in 12 years after beating the New York Giants 20 to 3. Players and management celebrated in a ballroom as Vermeil thanked fans and stressed the team's turnaround and character.
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Carol
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OPEC lifts base price of crude oil 14.5 percent
Abu Dhabi mediation by Sheik Zayed and Mana Otaiba steered the OPEC group to a four stage price hike next year. Saudi Arabia sought restraint while Libya and Iraq pressed for higher increases. The plan raises the base from 12.70 to 14.54 by October, with US gasoline prices likely inching up by a few cents.
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United Arab Emirates
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Mana Said Otaiba
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Libya
Iraq
James Schlesinger
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Ezzedin Mabrouk
Sheik Zayed
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Ol Bearch
Darby Township crash knocks down utility pole
Power was out for hours after a car struck a Philadelphia Electric pole on Calcon. Sam Ostimchuk 20 of Baldwin Ave lost control, collided with the pole, and was taken to Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital. In Upper Chichester a horse owned by George Houser was struck and killed on Conchester Highway as it ran onto the road. Police report James Massey 53 of Ridley Park was eastbound when the horse appeared.
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Inflation fears rise as OPEC oil price hike hits US
New York AP reports the OPEC decision to raise crude prices by about 145 percent could threaten US inflation control and global recovery. President Carter and Energy Secretary Schlesinger condemned the move, warning of higher gasoline costs and worsened trade balances.
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Christmas Fund Inches Toward Goal Amid Shortfall
The Daily Times Merry Christmas Fund added over 500 dollars today, bringing the total to 7,044.70 with 16,000 needed to aid 1,000 Chester Salvation Army families. Churches in Cokesbury Marcus Hook Feltonville Lower Chichester and Trainer participate. Donors include Maria Cindy Dewey Tom C Pat M Scott Tom S Denise and tributes to Reba Erickson and Franklin Sehneider.
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Group opposes Middletown firehouse move to Route 352 site
Helena Wargo and about 39 residents challenge Middletown Fire Company plans to relocate from 184 Bartondale Road to a Route 352 Knowlton Road location. They cite a $125,000 land price, traffic concerns, and taxpayer costs, while fire officials say several sites were considered and the move aims to reduce accident risk.
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