Bob Hope brings Yuletide humor to Army hospital visit
Bob Hope and his small troupe visited Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco to entertain patients including two Vietnam ex-POWs. The comedian noted the Vietnam War is over and that his Christmas tours are winding down. The visit featured quips on politics prices and modern life as Hope praised veterans and thanked staff.
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Rembrandt painting ransom demanded after Taft Museum heist
Thieves demanded 200000 dollars in ransom late Friday for the Rembrandt Man Leaning on a Sill, threatening to burn the painting if unpaid. The Taft Museum theft also saw Portrait of an Elderly Woman recovered in Springdale after a realtor led investigators to a barn. Negotiations centered on cash untraceable bills. outcomes and exact figures remained unsettled.
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Ford in Vail for holidays
Vice President Gerald Ford arrived at his $50,000 Vail condominium with wife and children after a long day that included a Madrid funeral trip. He praised Americans for fuel cutbacks and urged continued conservation to ease cold homes and job losses. Secret Service chose random military personnel to join the Colorado travel group.
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Gas giveaway at Mount Shasta to repay IRS overcharges
At Mount Shasta, Russell Brownell handed out 3600 gallons of gasoline over two hours to motorists as restitution for overcharges from June to November. About 40 cars remained in line at opening. 200 to 300 cars received free gas while the price remained at zero. Regular customers expressed thanks.
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Weather snapshot for Redlands and Yucaipa today
Temperatures reach 11 a.m. Redlands high 55 low 40 Yucaipa 51 and 41. Redlands humidity 63%. Year ago today Redlands 72/42 Yucaipa 61/39. Friday Redlands 65/35 Yucaipa 60/42. Smog none through Dec 26. Sun rises 6:52 sets 4:44. San Bernardino Valley: rain chances tonight clear and warmer tomorrow. Southern California: snow above 5,000 feet and rain along the coast but fair tomorrow. Gusty winds in mountains and deserts.
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Congress Adjourns First Session Amid Energy Bill Standstill
Washington Congress adjourned the first session of the 93rd Congress until January 21 after a marathon 16 hour session with 218 members present. The House rejected a Senate energy bill compromise aimed at curbing windfall profits for oil firms, prompting the adjournment sine die and forcing weekend sessions to resume work on the energy crisis.
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Geneva Talks Make Progress Toward Troop Disengagement
At the Geneva Middle East peace conference the foreign ministers agreed to form a military committee to begin discussions on mutually disengaging Egyptian and Israeli forces along the Suez Canal. The move marks a step from the opening round and signals continuation at ambassadorial level with further committees to follow.
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Bomb Explodes In Policeman’s Hands In London
A letter bomb mailed by IRA extremists exploded in a British policeman’s hands injuring his hands and legs. It was the fifth blast in London since Friday night amid a series of attacks targeting Leicester Square Charing Cross station and the National Liberal Club. Scotland Yard warned of more explosions.
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First class mail rate raise postponed
Washington UPI reports the Cost of Living Council trimmed postal rate hikes, keeping a first class stamp at eight cents for at least two more months. The agency reduced the proposed 1974 increase to 15.8 percent, delaying higher rates and revenues. Meantime at Vandenberg AFB a Minuteman III ICBM launch aimed at a 5,000 mile range near the Marshall Islands was described, noting the missile’s 60 foot length five foot diameter and 76,000 pound weight.
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Nixon goes by car to Camp David for Christmas weekend
President Nixon travels by car to Camp David Maryland for a pre Christmas weekend. He held a two hour breakfast with Defense Secretary Schlesinger and Joint Chiefs about the next Pentagon budget. The Nixons were joined by daughter Tricia and Edward Cox.
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