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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1974
Page
1
Widespread evacuation followed warnings as a large hazardous device exploded near Selridge's department store on Oxford Street London. Police said three people were hurt and the incident marked the third night of violence in England. The blast happened over a mile from Fleet Street, a hub of newspaper activity.
President Ford faces a tight window as Congress must act quickly to modify the strip mining reform bill before adjournment. Energy advisers propose a broad set of conservation options, including gasoline rationing and a gas surtax, with no immediate decision. Ford also signs legislation to deny Nixon custody of presidential documents and make materials available for public inspection before the Christmas deadline.
The Senate confirmed William B. Saxbe Thursday as the next U S ambassador to India with no dissent. Critics praised his capacity and interest in people while Saxbe said his first goal will be to build friendly relations. He replaces Daniel Moynihan.
President and Mrs. Ford hosted a White House gathering for the press corps on Thursday night. Reporters recalled better times, noting the party felt warmer than Nixon era Christmas events, and one veteran journalist joked about returning to the bar.
Rocky Evans, 22, a member of the U S championship parachuting team, will jump 7500 feet from a plane to wed Joyce Ann Dyorsek, 24, at Bridgeport Community Church near Saginaw Mich. Ushers will skydive with him, wearing suits with flared seams and ballbottom legs.
A spokesman said Henry M Jackson of Jackson Sen will undergo surgery today in Seattle to remove a kidney stone. The plan is to perform the operation as scheduled with no anticipated complications.
President Ford issued a full pardon for James G. Snyder known as Jimmy the Greek, effective Wednesday, part of 47 pardons in the Christmas season. Snyder had been sentenced to five years probation and a $10,000 fine for interstate betting and related crimes, with affidavits from Sen. Howard Cannon and others backing his clemency.
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