Bethlehem Guards Amid Threats On Christmas Eve
United Press International reports troops guarding the Birthplace of Jesus in Bethlehem as terrorists threaten the holy site. In Pittstown New Jersey former POW Joseph Milligan recalls Christmas meal memories and plans big holiday dinners after a five year captivity. Across the nation travel remains heavy though fuel stations run scarce and pilgrims reduce attendance at Bethlehem services. Skylab crews assemble a makeshift Christmas tree while Mission Control jokes about fruitcakes and gifts.
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Christmas security tightens as pilgrims reach Bethlehem
Armed guards posted at Bethlehem birthplace to deter terrorists as Christmas pilgrims arrive. In Pittstown New Jersey a former POW plans a holiday turkey dinner, saying sacrifices make the day worth it. Across the United States travel is heavy though gas shortages may curb long road trips. Vice President Ford spends the weekend at his Colorado vacation home amid a snowstorm and family skiing.
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Outer Space
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UPI
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Secret Service
ANN LANDERS obituary and crosswords in classified page
Fragmentary text lists ANN LANDERS comics and classified crossword with obituaries and editorial notes. Mentions horoscope sections 100 and 110 and social and sports TV programs. Reads as catalog of page elements rather than a narrative event.
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Ann Landers
Electric services largely restored in Connecticut
Connecticut residents saw electricity telephone and gas service return to normal after a severe ice storm. Hartford Electric Light Co reports most customers have power restored and Christmas should be bright, with only a few isolated outages remaining. Connecticut Light and Power Co also returns to normal service levels.
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United Press International
Connecticut
Hartford Electric Light Co
Paul Hemberger
Connecticut Light and Power Co
Obituary notices for Oliver A Lorson and Henry C Tatarinowicz
Oliver A Lorson of 190 Cross Street died December 22 1973 at age. Funeral Thursday at 830 am from Buckmiller Funeral Home to St Francis Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 Burial in St James Cemetery Visitation Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm Flowers to family or contributions to St Francis Mission Church in care of Rev Albert Karalia Henry C Tatarinowicz of 50 Norton Road Wolcott died December 20 1973 Funeral Wednesday at 830 am from Fitzgerald Zembruski rihe Funeral Home 122 East Arm Street Waterbury to St Stanislaus Kostka Church for Mass of the Resurrection at 9 Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 pm
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Cross Street
Buckmiller Funeral Home
Fairview Ave
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St. James Cemetery
Tate
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Albert Karalia
Durham’s Ordeal Met By Action
Durham, Conn. residents endured six days of ice and cold with 46 miles of roads washed out and 163 retarded children moved to safety. First Selectman A. Reid Hayes criticized Hartford Electric Light Co for slow restoration as power returned after 199 hours.
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UPI
Connecticut
Epirus
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Wesleyan University
Middletown
Choate School
Wallingford
Durham
Hartford Electric Light Co
First Selectman
A. Reid Hayes
Yale University
Hayes
HELCO
Heluo
Three Dead In Holiday Accidents In Connecticut
Authorities report at least three fatalities from Connecticut crashes since the Christmas weekend. Angel Falcon, 27, of Bridgeport died Saturday when his car hit a Connecticut Turnpike bridge abutment near Bridgeport, injuring four. Andrea Lurie, 22, of West Hartford died early Saturday after being struck by a car while exchanging information following a collision.
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United Press International
Connecticut
Angel Falcon
Bridgeport
Connecticut Turnpike
Andrea Lurie
West Hartford
Hartford
Fire Marshal Urges Caution On Holidays
Fire officials warn Boroughs that the period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day poses the highest fire risk. Fire Marshal John Sullivan urges candle safety in protective receptacles and warns against placing candles near combustibles. He notes candles on trees are prohibited by law and cites a recent wax-related blaze in a borough basement.
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Naugatuck
John Sullivan
Sullivan
Dominic J
Blessing In Disguise By JACK FOX LOS ANGELES
At a preChristmas party Ralph Fortman describes how five Sunday closing orders boosted his business. He reports higher Saturday volumes, reduced overhead, and firings of weekend staff for theft. Fortman notes higher fuel prices but stable site sales and no drop in overall demand.
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FOX Los Angeles
UPI
Ralph Fortman
Fortman
Ex White House Tough Guy Takes On New Look
Charles W. Colson says he has become a new person through Jesus Christ. He sits at his oval desk in shirtsleeves and speaks calmly about Bible reading daily prayer and deep thinking. Outside snow falls as Nixon and Agnew pictures remain on his wall.
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Wesley G. Pippert
Washington
UPI
Charles W. Colson
Jesus Christ
Oval
Dear memory of a Poe era favor barrier
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a past time two or three years ago involving a person named Perring and a favor, with a casual, cryptic tone. The message hints at a shared joke or incident and ends without a clear conclusion.
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Poe
Perring
Connecticut Weather Forecast for Windsor Locks
The Connecticut Weather Bureau reports sunny but unseasonably cold conditions in Windsor Locks with highs in the low 40s. A trend toward increasing cloudiness and milder temperatures is expected Tuesday with highs in the upper 30s to low 40s.
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