Hostage siege ends as four robbers surrender in Minnesota
In Richfield Minnesota four gunmen who seized about 30 hostages at a market returned inside after a six hour siege and surrendered along with the captives. Police reported two gunmen hurt and no hostage harm. The incident included a telephoned message with Governor Wendell Anderson and claims of teen suspects.
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Rockefeller Sets Tone as Quiet Helpful Veep
Nelson A. Rockefeller began his first day as vice president presiding over the Senate and said he will be quiet and as helpful as possible to work with President Ford. He noted no conflict for opponents and spoke after a four month confirmation delay ended with a solid House vote.
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Nancy Kissinger
No Children Dim Santa Ride Delights Irving Operator
Frank Rush of Irving Texas runs a Santa sleigh ride at a Dallas area shopping center parking lot. He notes at 2 p.m. few children are around but continues with his cam of horses for the next load of laughing kids.
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Cost of living climbs and earnings fall in November
The Labor Department reports the consumer price index rose nine-tenths of one percent in November, pushing year over year inflation to 12.1 percent. Real earnings fell by 1.8 percent that month, the sharpest monthly decline since the series began, with widespread price gains across foods and services while gasoline eased.
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Steel price hike sparks White House and Congress actions
U S Steel filed explanations for its 8 percent price rise amid Ford pressure as the government weighs inflation risks. The Labor Department reported November costs up and real earnings fall to 1967 lows, while Ford cuts auto output and Congress moves on unemployment aid and tax interest reforms.
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Ferguson May Delay Resignation From Senate
Lt. Gov. Robert Ferguson indicates he will not resign from the State Senate before midnight Dec 31. He represents Dist 33 in Eddy and Chaves counties and will exit before becoming lieutenant governor Jan 1 1977. The governor must fill vacancies from county commission nominees, with timing tied to Ferguson’s resignation and changes in county leadership. Ferguson notes working on land use advisory duties and says the new administration and county boards will influence the choice of his successor. Apodaca also plans to stay in the Senate toward year’s end.
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Anaya says no informal opinions as New Mexico AG
Atty. Gen. elect Toney Anaya announced he will issue only formal opinions and only to officially authorized persons during his term as New Mexico's top lawyer, rejecting informal or advisory letters. ITT reaches $125.2 million Chile settlement with government. Kissinger may visit South America in January pending host nation consultation but no firm plans yet.
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