Ford's Ski Holiday Sees Light Snow Gap in Vail
President Ford arrives in Vail Colorado for a Christmas skiing vacation to find scarce snow on the slopes. He hopes for improved conditions after a snow dance by Ute supporters and notes his planned activities include lighting the village Christmas tree and meeting local residents. Mrs Ford visits the University of Michigan to receive an honorary degree for her advocacy.
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Fire Levels Hungry House Restaurant in Corte Madera
A smoky blaze gutted the Hungry House restaurant near Highway 101 in Corte Madera. No injuries were reported as more than twenty firefighters from San Rafael Larkspur Kenfield and Corte Madera battled the flames at the shopping center.
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Vietnam Party Concludes Congress Names Duan Leader
Vietnam's Communist party finished a six day Hanoi congress naming Le Duan as secretary general and expanding the Politburo to 17 members while leaving the chairmanship vacant in tribute to Ho Chi Minh. Hanoi Radio reported a unanimous vote to rename the party and outline two decades of development.
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Governors send little gifts a few send state mementos
Patti Sheridan sought Christmas gifts from all 50 governors to hang on her tree. Forty four sent decorations, five did not respond, and California returned her wheat seeds with a note that Governor Brown refuses gifts. Several states offered flags, one supplied a commemorative plate. Governor Shapp cited no budget but sent a personal gift.
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Princess cited for speeding in Derbyshire driving rush
England's Princess Anne faces a speeding charge after allegedly driving a Rover at 90 mph in a 70 mph zone in Derbyshire. Accompanied by Prince Philip's son-in-law, her husband Captain Mark Phillips, and a police bodyguard, the case follows past warnings and earlier criticism of police for prior driving offenses involving the princess.
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Bronzing a Birthday Cupcake Earns Local Fame
In Columbus a firm Bron-Shoe Co. preserved a 12 year old birthday cupcake in bronze for Sara Oge. Stanley McCloy said the company also turns items like seashells false teeth and even a Big Mac into durable art. Mrs. Ogg praised the effort noting the cupcake saved from her 18th party is aging yet cherished.
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