Bombings expected after Christmas lull in Britain
London police warned of more bombings after a Christmas Day lull in the guerrilla campaign that has killed three and injured over a hundred in London and Northern Ireland. Boxing Day saw bomb disposal on duty and a theater security seizure. In Washington, six people were arrested at the White House for antiwar protest on Christmas Day.
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London
Scotland Yard
Northern Ireland
Washington
White House
Executive Mansion
Texas
Wheat Corn Oats Soybeans prices in Chicago market report
Chicago AP reports grain futures with Wheat No 2 soft red at 5.55 3/4. Corn No 2 yellow at 2.69 1/4. Oats No 2 extra heavy white at 1.49. Soybeans No 1 yellow at 5.87. No 2 yellow corn last session Friday sold at 2.72.
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Chicago
150 Drowned In Overloaded Ferry Boat
Ecuadorian officials say the ferry Jambeli sank on the Guayas River estuary with more than 150 passengers feared dead. About 142 were rescued or swam ashore, mostly market women and children. over 300 were aboard plus 600 drums of butter on the 75 mile trip from Puerto Bolivar to Guayaquil.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Guayas River
Puerto Bolivar
Astronauts walk outside Skylab to photograph Kohoutek
Sklyab 3 crew Commander Gerald Carr and William Pogue spent seven hours outside the space station recording photos of the comet Kohoutek to shed light on the solar system's history. Ed Gibson remained aboard to manage the craft.
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Earth
Edward G. Gibson
Carr
Pogue
Gibson
Kohoutek
Soviets land Soyuz 13 crew after eight day flight
Tass announced the Soyuz 13 mission returned safely to Earth near Karagandai in Kazakhstan after a nearly eight day flight. Maj. Pyotr Klimuk and Valentin Lebedev emerged from the craft in good condition, with space systems reported functioning throughout the mission. The flight followed repairs after Soyuz 11 losses and occurred amid rumors of a link to the Salyut station. Earlier, Tass also announced the unmanned Molniya 2 satellite launch for long range communications.
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Soviet Union
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Kazakhstan
Baikonur Space Center
Pyotr Kilmuk
Valentin Lebedev
Karagan
Dain
U.S
Salyut Space Station
Mother Prays for Return of Missing Susan Jaeger
In Farmington Hills Michigan Marietta Jaeger marks Christmas six months after her daughter Susan seven vanished from Headwaters State Park near Bozeman Montana during a family camping trip. FBI and Gallatin County investigators found a hole stash in the shared tent and said the girl was abducted but no ransom note was received.
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Mich
Marietta Jaeger
Susan
William Jaeger
Headwaters State Park
Bozeman
Mont
Gallatin County
FBI
Deaths Services for Ray Charles Wacker Thursday
Ray Charles Wacker died likely Dec 18 at 10 pm in his La Casita apartment room. Palms Mortuary Tucson directs services with burial at Rest Haven Glen Dale. Born Sept 3, 1917 in Peoria, he was a farmer.
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Palms Mortuary
Tucson
Ariz
Rest Haven Cemetery
Glendale
Wacker
la Casita Apartments
Peoria
Moon to cause high tides and possible floods
Washington AP reports that abnormally high tides are expected on January 8 and February 7, 1974 as the full moon nears the mid Atlantic coast. Forecasters warn that severe Atlantic storms could bring serious flooding if conditions align. The moon and sun’s gravitational pull will be strong as Earth nears its closest annual approach.
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Washington
U.S
mid-Atlantic
Balmorhea Kinder graduation and community events
The Balmorhea area notes a kindergarten graduation in the high school auditorium with diplomas awarded by Principal O'Rear. Santa Claus and reindeer roles highlighted a holiday program. Community Christmas party for basketball teams, a Pic-Pac store change of ownership, and numerous holiday gatherings at local homes are described, along with school performances at Saragosa Head Start and other festive activities.
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Balmorhea
Mr. O' Rear
Missy Masters
Santa Claus
Rudolph
Baldimar Cabellero
Michiel Jasso
Ray Carrasco
Sammie Carrasco
Rudy Lopez
Leonal Martinez
Willie Mendosa
David Carrasco
Briar McNutt
Karla Kerley
Irma Moralas
Lucerna Lujon
Juanita Garcia
Deborah Raminez
Christy McElroy
Barbara Bailon
Leticia Barsoso
Delma Jurado
Myra Gomez
Bonnie Martin
Flora Sotelo
Bobbie Martin
Sally Dominguez
Frankie Kingston
Lou Patrick
Pat Towler
Amy Mcclntire
Martha Moore
Joe Kingston
Pic-Pac
Jon Deaton
Kermit
Rosa Lee Dominguez
Debbie Tate
Filipe Jasso
Saragosa
Sue Toone
Ellia Fuentez
Linda Bricineta
Romano Manchuco
Lola Lara
Romano
Bus driver slain by passenger near New Boston Texas
A knife wielding passenger fatally stabbed bus driver Billy Fred Young on a cross country Continental Trailways bus along U.S. 82 near New Boston on Christmas night. The bus stopped after a struggle. no passengers were hurt. Deputies searched woods for an unidentified suspect. Young, a retired Texarkana fireman, was guiding a Memphis to Los Angeles run.
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Texarkana
Los Angeles
Kennedy Jr. enjoys Christmas hockey game in Palm Beach
Edward M. Kennedy Jr., 12, whose right leg was amputated after a bone cancer battle, says his Christmas gifts include a hockey game and an official Miami Dolphins football. The son of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy arrived with his parents for a weeklong vacation with grandmother Rose Kennedy, greeting crowds at Palm Beach International Airport.
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Palm Beach, Fla
Edward M. Kennedy Jr
Miami Dolphins
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Rose Kennedy
Nixon and Soviet discuss Middle East during unannounced talks
President Nixon and Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin met in midmorning to discuss general foreign policy with Secretary Kissinger, with focus on the Middle East and Arab-Israeli peace efforts. The Arab oil producers announced higher output while criticizing U.S. policy and linked Western oil access to peace negotiations and withdrawals.
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