Energy bill stalls as Congress adjourns for Christmas
Congress adjourned for the winter holiday after failing to pass emergency energy legislation. President Nixon expressed regret but urged voluntary conservation. House and Senate clashed over windfall profits and rationing powers, with leaders blaming each other for the deadlock.
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Washington
Congress
Nixon
White House
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Jackson
Senate Interior Committee
Capitol Hill
House
Thomas P. O'Neill
Senate
al Ullman
D-Ore
Ways and Means
Ullman
Carl Albert
Hugh Scott
Bronco star Chick Smith comes home for Christmas visit
Roswell native Paul Chick Smith arrived for a Christmas visit with his parents at 2702 Emerald Drive. The Broncos defensive lineman, 28, named all pro for the second time, praised the team’s near playoff push and discussed continued football plans and a future in private business.
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Marilyn Holmes
Denver Broncos
Roswell
Paul “Chick” Smith
Charlie Smith
Emerald Drive
Smith
Broncos
RHS
Denver
Bomb blasts strike three cinemas in London
In downtown London terrorist bombs exploded almost simultaneously in three theaters Saturday night. An ambulance officer reported no injuries. The blasts appear coordinated but no casualties were confirmed.
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London
Christmas services planned across Roswell churches
Roswell churches and organizations announce Christmas Eve and Day services. Calvary Pentecostal Church hosts a 7 p.m. Christmas play. First Christian Church Youth lead a candlelight service at 7 p.m. Monday with light passing and songs. Immanuel Lutheran holds a Midnight Candlelight Service at 1 p.m. Monday, and St. Peter’s Catholic Church offers a full Christmas schedule with masses and carols. Knights Templar hold a Christmas morning service at 9:30 a.m. with proceeds to the Eye Foundation.
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Roswell
Jesus Christ
Calvary Pentecostal
Mississippi Ave
S. Main St
Caren Hasson
Hoy
John Yonker
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Third Street
Missouri Avenue
Christ
John C. Hetlinger
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
FE. Mathews St
First Presbyterian Church
Third St
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Knights Templar Eye Foundation
Rose Ranch gift to area boosts economy with million-dollar horses
Rose Ranch in Hondo develops a breeding operation valued at about 1 million in a single barn. Dr. John Byrd, in charge, notes 46 paddocks, a 100-stall mare barn under construction, and facilities for foaling and stud duties. The project includes a 10-stallion barn, a foaling barn, a breeding barn clinic, and a large lodge with extensive accommodations.
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Lois Purvis
Hondo
John Byrd
J. H. Rose
J. J. “Ebb” Rose
Byrd
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