Ford gifts, snow and a ski day at Vail Mountain
President Ford spent a Christmas day at Vail Mountain with his family and Secret Service, skiing under frigid conditions and later facing questions on White House security. He expected a CIA Colby report on surveillance and described receiving a raft of gifts including sweaters, bookshelves, cheeses, and a yellow quilted robe.
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Air India jet hijack bid ends in Rome standoff
Italian police described a New Delhi to New York Air India 105 hijack attempt as the man fledged with a pocket knife and cash. The suspect, Homoloy, a long hair and army shirt wearer, was arrested after the Rome landing. He claimed fear of robbery and hostility from passengers as his motive. The jet carried five passengers during the crisis.
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Ex-British minister jailed after illegal Australia entry
Former British Cabinet Minister John Stonehouse was arrested in Melbourne after a five week disappearance and jailed for seven days for entering Australia illegally using a dead man’s identity. Police said he obtained a passport by exploiting a deceased person’s details and that Immigration Minister Clyde Cameron would consider his bid to stay.
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Foxx Plays Santa For Taft Okla Black Community
Foxx sent two elves to Taft on Christmas day due to a leg injury and donated a turkey candy nuts and games to each family. Proxmire joined Milwaukee Salvation Army workers serving dinner to 85 residents highlighting a holiday aid effort. An inquest into Paul Knowles death faces objections from his estate attorney who claims a coverup. Oklahoma City man Timothy O Neal received a doctor’s note canceling his medical bill balance as a Christmas gift.
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