Christmas Eve Snow Storm Paralyzes Midwest Travel
Storms across the Midwest and Ohio Valley dumped heavy snow, canceling flights and halting travel. Chicago saw up to 12 inches, with airports, expressways, and trains disrupted. multiple fatalities occurred as shoveling and accidents added to the peril. Weather advisories covered the region from Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and into the South.
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Midwest
Ohio Valley
Chicago
O'Nare
O'Mare
AL Toast Tour
Norther Llipois
Springfield
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Michigan
South Bank
Ind
Cleveland
Cluledo
Akron
Obin Jl
Ohia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Penney Vant
Innel
New Va
New Jersey
Connection
California
Washington
Summit of Arabs Ends in Failure
At Rabat Morocco a four nation Arab summit collapsed amid confusion and disorder Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat complained of limited aid and sympathy while warning that victory comes from struggle, not conferences. Nasr walkout and disputes over funding endangered Arab unity as Israel faced a US dispute.
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Rabay
Morocco
UPI
Israel
Yasser Arafat
Hans
Palestine Commandas
United States
Nassey
North Viet POW Talks Broadcast from Hanoi
A Hong Kong radios segment aired what it claimed were taped messages from American prisoners of war to their families in Georgia and Maryland. The broadcasts, mentioning Christ, referenced Maj. Roger Angleson of Sanford Maine and other names as part of the POW communications amid Christmas expectations.
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Hong Kong
Radio
Hanoi
TLS
Georgia
Malle
Tia T
Hey
Sng Ji
Roger D
Doon
Sanford
Maine
Maj
Roger 1
Angleson
Mark Gartley
Greenville
Paul Bordon Brown
Newton
Mass
William J. Mayhew
New Manchester
W. Va
Nixon
Calif
Henry Hope Fowler
Donnie Katherine Collins
Jackson
Miss
Air Force
Thomas Edward Collins Lil
Associated Press
Atlanta
Tim
California
Hank
Thad
Holy Land Fighting Flare Near Suez Canal
Christmas Eve reports say Israel bombed Egyptian positions near the southern Suez Canal while Egypt claimed it shot down one plane and set another on fire. Both sides gave vague counts. Israel said raids supported security around Bethlehem as troops blocked roads for pilgrims to travel from Jerusalem to Christ’s birthplace amid Arab guerrilla threats.
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Holy Land
Israel
Suez Canal
Egypt
Israel Military Command
Fenile Waterway
Bellretem
Jesus
Judean
Douglas Jet Order Signals New Fighter Contract
Douglas Aircraft's Long Beach headquarters reports a seven billion dollar contract for the first wing of 107 aircraft with a ceiling price of 936.591 million for the airframes. Engine costs and future funding depend on congressional review. The FS engine contract will be negotiated next March after the GE and Pratt & Whitney competition ends. The project marks the Nixon administration's first major aircraft award, with a first flight anticipated in 1972 and operation by the mid-1970s.
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Congress
General Electric
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas
Fis
Air Force
North American
Rockwell
Mail From 131 American Prisoners in North Viet Nam
Families of American POWs in North Vietnam received letters and Christmas cards from captivity, with women organizers aiding the effort. Some pilots and detainees were named, while many relatives voiced relief and renewed hope, though several found no new word and continued concern.
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North Viet
Mes
Wisiss
Navy Wt
David Day Carey
Deanette
Albert Edwards Runyan
Sumter
D.C
Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Vanni
Drvn
Moycan
Suit Challenges Sullivan's Dual Jobs in City and County
Sullivan faces a potential suit over serving both as city councilman and civil service commissioner. City and county officials had previously advised no legal bar, while Sullivan argues the move invites harassment. The dispute mirrors broader questions on officials serving on county bodies and potential recalls. Meanwhile former Dahomey president Hubert Maga ends exile as Niger's military regime remains in charge.
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Sullivaceplanee
Civice Commission
Leonard Putnam
Sullivan
Couil
Dahomey
Niamey
Niger Republic
Hubert Maga
Maga
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Price EB. Stilfer
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J. Abspock
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North Vietnam
Gwen Schweitzer
Lemoore
Navy
Robert Schweitzer
Gwen
Brie
Carl Merry Christ- Dias
San Francisco
Cara Weiss
New York
Women Strike For Peace
Madeline Dulkes
Berkeley
West Coast
Committee of Responsability
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Vietnam Women's Union
SME
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Sheldon
Lans
Robert J. Naughton
Harald Shively
Spokane
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Fmily
John Nasmyth
Virginia Nasmyth
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