Fathers Assemble On Christmas Eve
Nashville columnist Bill Rawlins riffs on Christmas Eve rituals of fathers who struggle to assemble toys. He notes the long hours, perplexing instructions, and the hidden labors behind simple gifts like bikes and wagon toys, reflecting on changing prices and enduring parenting humor.
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President to Present Nation's Space Goals
Washington AP reports President Nixon will address the nation with a message outlining American space goals for the coming decade. Time not set. A panel led by Vice President Agnew has proposed three options, including two that would land Americans on Mars in the 1980s.
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Jumbo Supertanker at Southampton Draws Attention
In Southampton England AP reports on the Aristotle Saki Toomey a jumbo su pertanker owned by Greek Japanese and Scottish interests. The ship is observed docked alongside as reporters travel from London aboard a tender and approach via Jacob's ladder amidships.
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Garbage Woes Spark Rural Wisconsin Landfill Dedication
Five Jefferson County communities marked the end of 19 open dumps with a joint landfill dedication between Lake Mills and Waterloo. Residents hope the site will resolve trash problems for about 30 years, though others in Wisconsin face new standards and costly upgrades for dumps in Wood County, Fond du Lac, and Green Bay area.
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Democrats Vote To Table Foreign Aid Plan
Senators Gaylord Nelson and William Proxmire joined the majority to table the 1.8 billion dollar foreign aid package. The measure was rejected by a 39 to 29 vote in the Senate.
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