Arabs Warn Of Renewing Battle In Middle East
Arab leaders closed a three day summit with a warning of renewed battles if Israel does not withdraw from all occupied Arab lands. The final declaration urged unity and warned that peace talks failing could trigger renewed fighting as Geneva talks loom. Arafat remained a spokesman for Palestinians, with no exile government created. Leaders postponed further oil reductions as gestures to pro Arab positions.
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Generals Conference Postponed Amid Suez Talks
The Israel Egypt generals meeting on ceasfire lines near the Suez Canal is postponed to Thursday as UN spokesmen in Cairo and Jerusalem report active consultations involving Tel Aviv Cairo Washington and UN headquarters. Maj. Gen. Aharon Yariv and Maj. Gen. Mohamed el Shamasy had met at Kilometer 101 on the Cairo Suez road. Egypt seeks a large force east of the canal while Israel favors a modest withdrawal and police presence.
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Gold prices surge past $100 an ounce in Europe
Gold prices climbed on European bullion markets with Paris and London posting records as uncertainty in currency markets and stock declines drew funds into bullion. London fixed at $98.75-100.25, Paris at $102.25, Frankfurt rising to $97.94 from $91.27.
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Ford's Senate vote 92 to 3 seals Ford’s vice presidency
Vice President-designate Gerald R. Ford won 92 to 3 approval in the Senate and said he expected wide approval in the House where he served 25 years. The committee and rules panel reviewed FBI files and noted extensive investigation, while opponents cited Vietnam war support and civil rights concerns.
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Kissinger to Hit Road Again Next Month
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger will travel to Brussels for a NATO ministers meeting on December 10 and 13 and may visit the Mideast to push for a Geneva peace conference. Officials say he could also meet President Sadat in Cairo and Prime Minister Meir in Jerusalem, with a stop in London and Madrid en route.
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Business Index Shows Small Gain
The Commerce Department said the leading indicators index rose two tenths of a percent in October after a sharp September drop. Five indicators advanced in October, led by stock prices, with declines in average work week, unemployment claims, and building permits. The index ended October at 165 of the 1967 average of 100, the lowest since June.
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Mexico Ledge Publication Rates and Office Hours
Mexico Ledge publishes daily except Sundays and holidays at 300 N Washington St Mexico Missouri 65265. Rates list carriers and mail subscriptions by area with monthly and yearly prices and armed forces rate. Office hours are 8 to 5:30 weekdays and 8 to 3 on Saturday.
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City Switches To Small Cars
Detroit officials ordered a rise in sub compact cars to about 25 percent of the city fleet as part of a plan to cut gasoline use by 15 percent. The city will buy 113 cars this year, aiming for around 130 small autos in its 516 vehicle fleet. Last year the fleet traveled 5.9 million miles using 466,000 gallons of gas.
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Daughter Beat Her Says Dying Woman
MIAMI AP report states 82 year old Mary McDougal Axelson died after a hospital beating. Police seek her daughter Mary Axelson Cropper of New York for questioning. Autopsy cites brain hemorrhage from a head blow as cause. The victim accused her daughter before dying.
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Hijackers Free Hostages Leave Plane After Dubai Settlement
Three Palestinian hijackers released the hostages and walked off the Boeing 747 after securing safe conduct from Dubai. The plane had been forced to fly through Iraq Syria Cyprus Libya Malta and Dubai before the exit. Dutch officials indicated the crew and possibly a KLM VP were freed, with no details on the vow by Dubai.
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Cadets Capture Third Straight Trophy At Capital Parade
Missouri Military Academy marching units won first place at Jefferson City Christmas parade for the third year running. MMM Band Color Guard and Fusileers triumphed over public schools and other academies as Dan Lesinski presented the trophy to Col. Charles Stribling. Cadet Capt. Joey Stafford announced the victory to the corps amid a march with 90 units and state figures including Gov. Christopher Bond watching.
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Frontier Plans Schedule Cuts
Frontier Airlines president A L Feldman said substantial schedule reductions are likely next year in addition to existing cuts. He noted another drop in jet fuel allocations beginning in December, forcing a reduced flying schedule from December 8 with about 750 departures canceled weekly. Flights canceled will be advised and alternate reservations arranged when possible.
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Gas Problem on Skylab
Space Center Houston reports Skylab uses excess propellant during maneuvers. Flight Director Donald Puddy says it will be rough but under control in a few days. To avoid fuel use, astronauts Carr Pogue and Gibson were told to refrain from maneuvering while focusing on solar astronomy and medical experiments.
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Chemical Firm Fined $10,000 for Air Discharges
Allied Chemical Corp of Fairmont City was fined 10000 by the Illinois Pollution Control Board after IEPA complaints. Witnesses testified the sulfur dioxide sulfur trioxide and acid mist venting from the sulfuric acid plant caused choking coughing and air discomfort forcing some residents to leave their homes. Fairmont City lies about three miles northeast of East St. Louis.
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Carthage approves $1 million college bond for auditorium
Voters in Carthage Missouri approve a $1 million general obligation bond for Missouri Southern State College. The tally is 3,211 for and 583 against. Funds will build a 2000 seat auditorium and fund campus improvements without raising the 43 cent tax levy.
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