Pilgrims, barricades greet Christmas in Bethlehem
In Bethlehem the Church of the Nativity shines with lamps and a 25 foot tree while Israeli troops man barricades in Manger Square for Christmas Eve crowds near 20 000. Mayor Elias Freij laments funding while tourism booms with nine cruise ships and a 15 percent capacity rise by El Al. Security fears linger after a grenade attack.
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Santa Nervous Debut at Oregon Nursery School
Reporter Jerry Boone of the Tri-City Herald played Santa at Golden Rhyme Nursery School in Hamilton Oregon. He tested his disguise with his son Jared in the audience, asking for his name and address and receiving correct answers, confirming the disguise seemed to work.
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New Coal Mapped In 1975 Geology Effort
In fiscal year 1975 geologists mapped 733 square miles of coal bearing lands across Wyoming Montana West Virginia Kentucky and Pennsylvania to locate coal deposits in these areas.
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Montana
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Kentucky
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Christmas edition theft blanks SIMI VALLEY Mirror
SIMI VALLEY Calif AP the Mirror nearly blanked its Christmas edition after someone stole the entire news report and photos between typesetting and press leaving only ads and a notice. Editor Lico Costinni said the six page paper carried humane stories with no blood or guts.
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