World problems shadow holiday joy this Christmas season
Christmas spirit dimmed by conflicts and shortages across the globe. The Rockefeller Center tree had fewer lights, European powers faced driving bans, and security heightened in Britain and Ireland. In the U N forces east of Suez a lone Christmas amid two armies contrasted with Japan’s price hikes and tentative sales gains.
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Oil price hike hits Europe and Japan hard
Western Europe and Japan face sharp economic blows after Persian Gulf producers raise oil taxes and posted prices. Iran's Shah warns of inflation, and countries weigh a shift to fixed pricing while Japan eyes export boosts to cover higher costs.
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Kissinger Optimistic On Mideast Peace Talks
President Nixon spoke with Henry Kissinger by telephone from Camp David about Geneva discussions on Arab Israeli talks. A high US official described Kissinger as reasonably confident Egypt and Israel will reach progress.
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Kissinger-Led Talks Move Toward Suez Disengagement Near Jan
A U S official said an agreement on separation of armies near the Suez Canal could come next month with potential Geneva return for Kissinger in January. Nixon, home from a 15 day, 13 nation trip, plans a White House meeting with Kissinger as they review recent congressional actions. Negotiations may involve UN observer Siilasvuo and possible Israel Jordan disengagement committee setup within two weeks.
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Ex POW Dwight Sullivan Turns Home for Christmas
Air Force Col. Dwight Sullivan celebrates his first home Christmas in six years after being freed from a North Vietnamese prison camp. He and his three teenage sons will stay with his parents in Des Moines. He recalls makeshift Hanoi Hilton carols and a simple wartime Christmas, noting he bought many gifts to make up for lost holidays.
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Christmas Weather Outlook and POW Reflections
Forecasters show cloudy Christmas with highs in the low 50s and possible afternoon rain in Middletown. Yesterday reached 38 and 34 overnight. POW veteran Sullivan recalls no decorative observance due to propaganda risk, notes Christmas apart from family, and keeps date in memory while others anticipate holiday relief.
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