Ford Signs 15 Bills Vetoes 2 During Vacation
President Ford signs 15 of 17 bills in Congress, vetoes two. He uses the Colorado ski vacation to note domestic spying questions and a wage bill clash while noting U S Steel price changes. He approves antitrust felony change and warns on federal spending.
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Congress Probes Spur CIA Official Angleton Resigns
James Angleton, head of CIA counterintelligence, resigns as Ford orders a CIA review of domestic spying allegations. Kissinger denies knowing of a survey. officials say a philosophical 1969 Restless Youth document crossed his desk. Congressional chairmen announce separate investigations for next year.
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Missing British Leader Found Arrested in Australia
Former British cabinet member John Stonehouse, 49, who disappeared on Nov. 20 from a Miami hotel, was arrested in Melbourne on charges of entering Australia with false papers. Police tracked him via surveillance after a tip from overseas. he admitted his identity after hours of questioning and said stress from overseas work drove his disappearance.
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Silkwood death linked to second vehicle in crash
An investigator says evidence points to a second vehicle in the fatal crash of Karen Silkwood, the Oklahoma union official who had questioned plutonium plant safety. Silkwood was en route to meet a Times reporter and a union rep to present charges about Kerr-McGee near Crescent.
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Christmas GI bill boosts Cameron veterans benefits
Congress enacted a measure overriding President Ford's veto to raise GI benefits by 23 percent retroactive to Sept 1. About 829 Cameron students and dependents gain higher monthly stipends, with rates up to 361 for two dependents and 270 for single veterans. Vocational rehabilitation rates also increase and past retroactive payments were issued.
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White Christmas Not Likely For Lawton Area
The National Weather Service says a white Christmas is unlikely for Lawton with cold, cloudy skies. Northerly winds 12 to 22 mph will persist tonight, with a low near 20. Wednesday's high will be mid 30s, while Tuesday's temperatures ran 64 to 32.
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Christmas Dinner Upgrade At Comanche County Jail
Jail nutritionist Herman Dojaquez prepared a special Christmas meal for 60 plus inmates at Comanche County Jail with trustees, thawing seven turkeys and planning a menu including turkey giblet gravy cornbread dressing mashed potatoes buttered peas cranberry sauce hot rolls cherry pie tangerines and apples. The county jail serves about 65 to 70 prisoners daily at about 1.96 each, aiming 3360 calories per meal. a modern kitchen across from the booking desk aids prep for roughly 180 daily meals.
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Israelis Tighten Security In Bethlehem For Christmas
Bethlehem residents prepare for Christmas amid tight Israeli security with roadblocks and armed patrols around the Church of the Nativity. Authorities brief pilgrims with passes while Arab merchants complain that restrictions deter visitors. Officials warn of possible terrorist activity despite attempts to maintain a peaceful Christmas.
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Santa Heads For Lawton Oath Pole
Santa Claus and his reindeer depart with a toy laden sleigh. Weather is clear and noninterfering. Santa told The Constitution he will enter the United States after dark and arrive in Lawton when children are asleep.
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Soviet Physicist Viktor Polsky Arrives in Israel
Viktor Polsky a 44 year old Soviet physicist and civil rights activist arrived in Tel Aviv with his wife daughter and five relatives after four years waiting for an exit visa He said Soviet Jews believe Henry M Jacksons trade bill amendment will enable free emigration for all who wish to leave Russia in the face of Soviet denials of reduced emigration.
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Adopted Woman Reunites With Rhode Island Family After 45 Years
Barbara Cartwright learned she was adopted and had four brothers and a sister in Rhode Island and Nova Scotia after a call from her brother. The Cartwrights travel to Chepachet for Christmas, the first full family reunion since she was 11 months old, tracing roots to Barbara Tower in Sackville New Brunswick and England.
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