Stations do little business in fuel shortage amid Sunday closings
In Salem Illinois service stations diners and inns report sharply reduced trade as President Nixon urged Sunday gas station closings. Coastside independents note half staff laid off and fuel sales collapse while a nearby Holiday Inn sees fewer travelers but plans to ride out the crisis.
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Salem
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Leon Sullen
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George Brown
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Astronomer Charles Greeley Abbot Dies at 101
Charles Greeley Abbot longtime Smithsonian official and solar energy pioneer died at 101. He joined Smithsonian in 1895 becoming secretary in 1928 and retired in 1944 continuing as researcher. Abbot authored books and papers and held patents on solar collection devices.
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Andover Academy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Smithsonian
M.L
Guerrilla attack on airports in Rome and Athens shocks world
Palestinian guerrillas opened fire at Rome's departure wing and hijacked a German jet to Athens, killing at least 21 and possibly as many as 30. The militants held hostages aboard a Lufthansa 737 and Pan Am jet amid demands for Palestinian prisoners' release.
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Alitalia plane delayed in NY Roswell to host pilot training
An Alitalia DCO aircraft bound for Roswell was delayed in New York due to winter weather, delaying the first Roswell RIAC pilot training session. The plane, iced in, is crucial for a three-phase training program beginning this week with crews and maintenance staff arriving.
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Franco Tosti
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New York City
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Milano
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RIAC
U.S
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Ariz
Senate Delays Adjournment Over Antibusing Amendment Battle
Senate skirmish over an antibusing amendment derailed adjournment efforts after a 46 to 25 vote to force a quorum. Majority Leader Mansfield then prioritized a Rhodesian chrome embargo bill before considering Saxbe's attorney general nomination as part of a broad adjournment agenda.
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Ala
Allen
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D-Mont
United Nations
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India
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William B. Saxbe
Kohio
Kissinger ends Mideast mission with Geneva opening accord
Secretary of State Kissinger wraps a seven nation tour in Jerusalem stating agreement on opening procedures for the Geneva peace conference He notes Israel and Arab states agree to start with Suez front troop separation and hopes talks may begin by Friday He also discusses UN supervision and POW issues with Israel and Syria remains unsettled.
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Chavez enters governor race in New Mexico after four declare
State Sen. Tibo Chavez of Belen joins Jerry Apodaca Bobby Mayfield and Boston Witt as officially announced candidates for the Democratic nomination. Gov. Bruce King attends the rally at the State Fairgrounds and signals possible support. Chavez notes New Mexico ranks 44nd in economy and vows to unite minorities to move the state forward.
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