Hawaii reels from 2 great quakes and tidal waves
In Hilo on the Big Island two strong earthquakes including the strongest in a century, triggered tidal waves and eruptions at Kilauea. One man died another is missing, with property damage up to 2 million dollars. Christmas parade proceeds as residents endure recurring seismic threats. Park rangers search for a missing camper.
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Mountain View
James A. Mitchel
Hawaiian Islands
Punaluu
California
Catalina Island
Catalina
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Egypt regains oil field from Israel
The Abu Ruideis oil field on the Sinai coast is to be returned to Egyptian control after Israel withdraws. United Nations troops and Italian technicians from Agip will oversee the handover, with the area held for 24 hours. The move follows Israel’s 1967 capture, while Ras Sadr had already been surrendered.
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Associated Press
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Sinai Desert
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Sinai Penisula
United Nations
Ras Sadr
Agip Co
United States
Yoram
Sinai
Holiday fatalities lower than forecast
The nation's Thanksgiving weekend traffic death toll reached 357, well below the National Safety Council's forecast of 450 to 500 deaths. The council attributed the drop to motorists reducing speed for safety and comfort, noting last year had 504 highway fatalities in the period.
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Associated Press
National Safety Council
Vincent Tofany
The
Safety Council
Economic Forum predicts steady 1976 recovery with modest growth
The Economic Forum of 11 top U.S. economists projects continued recovery through 1976 but no boom. Unemployment may average 7.8 percent, profits up 27 percent, GNP rising 12 percent to about $1.65 trillion, and inflation-driven growth limited to 5.8 percent. Prices expected to rise 6.6 percent in 1976.
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The
Economic Forum
U.S
Forum
Conference Board
Laotian refugees flee to Thailand amid Pathet Lao drive
Thai sources report about 50,000 Laotians have fled since the Communist takeover last spring. The Interior Ministry says roughly 12 people per day continue escaping as the Mekong border crossers seek refuge in Thailand.
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Laos
Mekong
Pathet Lao
Interior Ministry
Viet Mail
Boy Missing From Camp Found Safe Near Stinnett
An eight year old boy Richard Hooks missing since Saturday from his father's hunting camp near Stinnett Texas was found by a search party about three miles from the camping area. He was cold hungry and sleepy but in good condition after walking through rugged terrain in freezing temperatures. He was taken to Borger hospital for examination.
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Texas Panhandle
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Borger
End to farm cycles urged at Rocky Mountain Union
Jay Naman, president of the Texas Farmers Union, spoke at the 67th annual Rocky Mountain Farmers Union convention in Cheyenne urging government programs to ease boom and bust cycles. He called for higher agricultural loan levels and a protected food reserve by the Ford Administration and Congress to shield family farmers.
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Wyo
Texas Farmers Union
The
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
Jay Naman
Naman
Ford Administration
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