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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1973
Page
8
In 1973 Los Angeles shoppers chose cheap damaged trees as big firs fell out of favor. Economical concerns and energy cuts dampened holiday spirit, with 10 percent power restrictions and rising costs. Fewer lights and lower travel added to a somber season as alcohol-related arrests rose and mountain snow faded quickly.
Madrid reports thousands of police sweep the Pyrenees seeking six Basque separatists accused in the assassination of Prime Minister Luis Carrero Blanco. Basque travelers are turned back at the border and passports confiscated while ETA in France vows to strike again if Basques face oppression.
Scotland Yard warned Londoners of further bomb threats after six blasts over the weekend injuring six and bringing the total wounded to 74 since December 17. Police fear IRA militants linked to the attacks possibly aiming at Princess Anne’s wedding, with targets including Kensington police station and a construction firm HQ.
Charles W. Colson declares a personal transformation through Jesus Christ after a period of reading the Bible and praying. He remains the special counsel to the President and admires Nixon, while noting Watergate as a sin of arrogance and avoiding discussion of it.
A Sobelair Caravelle charter jet crashed into Mount Mallayine near Tangier 20 miles from the airport killing 106 people. The minister said the Belgian captain Serge Potel was lined up for landing when the plane struck a 2,400 foot peak amid a violent storm. Most victims were Moroccan students returning home for Christmas. Search parties scoured the wreckage to determine how the craft veered off course.
At a pre Christmas party Ralph Fortman, who runs five gas stations in Los Angeles, says Sunday closing is the best thing that happened to him. He reports higher Saturday fuel sales, reduced overhead, and no loss in top gas prices, while labor and giveaways have ended. Fortman notes some motorists stock up Friday or Saturday and many stations stay open Sundays on major highways.
Pro Communist Cambodian rebels fired five 100 pound rockets into Phnom Penh in a second barrage in 24 hours. One missile landed near the water pumping station but caused no damage. A prior four rocket strike Sunday killed three and wounded three. Government forces attacked the rocket launch site with helicopters and artillery.
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