Venezuela to nationalize oil firms in $1 billion deal
Venezuela will take over the world's third largest oil exporting industry in a $1 billion expropriation involving about 40 foreign firms. President Carlos Andres Perez will mark the move by raising Venezuela's flag at a historic wildcat well, signaling a two year negotiation ending with state control of profits and technical participation.
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New Year celebrations priced from cocktails to Dom Perignon
A UPI survey shows New Year festivities range from affordable neighborhood bar drinks to costly packages at sultry clubs and luxury hotels. Prices include meals, hats, and champagne with options like Bob Hope in Florida and a 10 course dinner at the St. Francis in San Francisco.
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Burglary Alarm at Ford Campaign HQ Found No Loss
Police report a burglar alarm at President Ford's campaign committee suite activated at 2 51 am. Investigators found screws removed from front door hinges and a strip across the double door but no items missing. Skip Watts says the office holds mailing lists newsletters and campaign materials. no entry beyond door damage was found.
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Farm price report may show hike in 1975 data
The Agriculture Department's final 1975 monthly farm price report may show Dec 15 prices up 4 to 5 percent from a year earlier, with the 12 month average possibly slightly below 1974's record. Meat prices rose while grains fell, affecting the full year outlook for 1975.
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Parcel lockers shut at New York airports after bombing
Authorities ordered all parcel lockers at LaGuardia Kennedy and Newark airports out of service for an indefinite period following Monday night’s bombing. Investigators, aided by 300 FBI agents, questioned hundreds and pursued clues while the terminal underwent rapid repairs.
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Quake Hits Western Greece Killing Child and Damaging Towns
A strong earthquake struck western Greece at 11 46 am. local time near Patras with intensity 5 75 on the Richter scale. It collapsed a wall killing a four year old and injuring at least two others while damaging village buildings. The epicenter was about 106 miles northwest of Athens per the Athens Observatory.
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