Senate OKs 11 Percent Social Security Increase
The Senate approved an 11 percent across the board boost for about 30 million Social Security recipients and backed work bonuses for low income families with children. The measure, worth about 2.8 billion, would rise in two steps 7 percent now and 4 percent next June. The bill moves to conference with the House which passed an identical 11 percent rise.
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Gas Rationing Expected Soon in Nixon Plan
An administration source says Nixon and his Energy Emergency Action group will draw up plans for gasoline rationing and a shift from gasoline to fuel oil. Decisions could be made as early as next Tuesday with Shultz dissenting on a gasoline tax.
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Santa Claus Parade Heads to Portsmouth Monday Night
Santa arrives in Portsmouth Monday night with a 36 unit parade. The route runs from Chillicothe Street at Tracy Park to Third Street then to Gay Street. Local dignitaries and cultural groups lead, with bands from multiple high schools and several Christmas floats.
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Senate Plans Sunday Session In Bill Tangle
The Senate plans a Sunday session for the first time in 112 years as a dispute over an election reform measure prompts a debt limit tangle. Officials say the government can meet debts with about 4.5 billion in cash while Congress debates funding for presidential and congressional campaigns.
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Nixon Bank Deposits Disclosure Likely With New Data
Nixon records to reveal he bought certificates of deposit through C G Bebe Rebozo's bank in Key Biscayne Florida. A six month one hundred thousand dollar CD renewed since September 1969 remains held, with officials denying links to Hughes money.
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Former Boss of Plumbers Pleads Guilty in Ellsberg Burglary
Egil Krogh Jr. admits conspiracy in the Ellsberg burglary and says he will testify to the Watergate grand jury. Judge Sirica to review White House tapes as special counsel Buzhardt remains in charge. Krogh faces up to 10 years and a $10,000 fine.
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House approves 74.5 billion defense bill in split vote
The House passed a 74.5 billion defense appropriation, rejecting a 3.5 billion cut amendment and an Arab oil boycott protest. An amendment to reduce active forces by 22,000 was defeated 336 to 23. The bill totals 74.5 billion, 2.8 billion below the Pentagon request.
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D-Tex
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King Hussein pushes Jordan role in Palestinian talks
In Amman, King Hussein calls for Arab consensus that Jordan represents Palestinians in occupied territories with a free vote on their future before Jordan joins Middle East peace talks. He seeks Egypt and Syria to commit to no dilution of the demand for total Israeli withdrawal.
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Gunman Tries Hijack On Swissair Flight From Zurich
A mentally deranged Swiss gunman attempted to hijack a Swissair jet from Zurich to Abidjan. He released all 145 passengers at Geneva when the plane landed and remained aboard with the pilot an hour later. Airport sources said authorities hoped to secure surrender.
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First Premier Of Israel Dies At 87
Tel Aviv AP David Ben-Gurion Israel's independence founder and first premier died at Tel Hashomer hospital aged 87. He had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage November 18 and stabilized briefly before deterioration. He led the country’s birth and ruled for 15 years before resigning.
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Israel
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Ben-Gurion
Tel Hashomer Hospital
Palestine
Ford to be sworn in as vice president next Thursday
AP reports Gerald Ford will take the oath as vice president at a joint House Senate session next Thursday afternoon after Senate confirmation. House Speaker Carl Albert announced the plan, with a Thursday vote anticipated. Ford already cleared the Senate hurdle.
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