Religious Observances Mark 200th Bicentennial Celebrations
The nation marks 200 years with religious events across churches synagogues and outdoor venues. Ecumenical services in Philadelphia opposite Independence Hall feature leaders from major faiths with Macharian processions and brass chorales. The event includes National figures like President Ford and faith groups in New York Battery Park and Washington D C. The La Amistade schooner exhibit reflects abolitionist history, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Johnny Cash perform in D C while Masses honor American diversity at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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New York
Battery Park
Massive 200th birthday celebration sails into New York Harbor
Nearly 300 sail and naval vessels gather in New York for Operation Sail 1976 a grand salute to the nation's 200th birthday. Tall ships lead a parade with 53 warships from 22 nations a 5 million spectator event amid safety warnings from officials and governors.
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International Naval Review
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Ford
Philadelphia
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Henry A. Kissinger
Defense
Donald Rumsfeld
Federal Aviation Administration
Frank Puglise
Kennedy
LaGuardia
Newark
Oil Controls To The Winds Winter Of Wonder
New York AP reports price and allocation controls removed from home heating oil diesel and kerosene after Congress did not block the FEA decontrol proposal. About 50 million Americans in 17 million homes rely on fuel oil for winter heating and may see price changes.
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Congress
Federal Energy Administration
John Dingell
D-Mich
FEA
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