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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1975
Page
3
In Beirut and surrounding areas, sniper fire and mortars killed at least eight people on Christmas day. Warring militias hinder peace efforts as fear kept residents indoors and many restaurants shuttered. A Christian district near Ashrifiyeh endured heavy bombardment, with families sheltering in basements.
The Soviet Union inaugurated the TU144 supersonic airliner traveling at 1366 mph on a Moscow to Alma Ata run in 1 hour 58 minutes, ahead of British and French Concorde plans. Officials say no regular passengers yet. mail carried and pilots welcomed with flowers.
One hundred thirty four laid off New York City firefighters are being reinstated with federal Comprehensive Employment and Training Act funds. Seventy one were reappointed December 15 and sixty three more were called back to duty this week. A further sixteen are slated for reinstatement soon with provisional status through June 30.
Pope Paul VI told 90,000 in St. Peter's Square that today's youth reject war for power and materialism, seeking Christ. He praised the younger generation for understanding an encounter with Christ and urged the Holy Year’s fruit to be the acceptance of this word.
Reports from Cairo say Syria has launched a crackdown on the Communist party with around 300 members detained or imprisoned. The move signals a rift with the Baath ruling party and follows tensions despite Syria’s Soviet ties. Party Secretary General Khaled Bakdash reportedly fled the country.
Nationalist figures report anti-Soviet forces in Angola have begun a major push to seize a border town and the Benguela railroad. estimates of 20 000 troops are involved with Soviet backed forces facing losses amid support from South Africa. Kremlin comments warn US relations could suffer from Moscow's backing of Angola.
Federal Energy Administration says this winter will bring shortages but not as severe as warned. Warmer November and early December cut expected impact on homeowners, with industries and electric utilities bearing most shortages. North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania could still face shutdown risks, propane questions linger in several states.
Inmates at a New Hampshire state prison damaged more than half the cells during a four hour protest over solitary confinement. About 135 of 240 cells were ruined as fires were set and three people were injured. State authorities and Gov. Thomson visited as 100 inmates were moved to new locations. a probe into leaders is planned.
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