Senate clears aid bill for Israel amid Geneva talks
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a 2.2 billion emergency military aid package for Israel, overriding objections by Sen. Fulbright 15-2 and sending the measure to the floor. Conferees plan to meet on a companion 5.5 to 5.8 billion aid bill as Geneva talks open.
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UPI
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Israel
J. William Fulbright
D. Ark
House
Senate
Fulbright
Mike Mansfield
Montana
U.S
Middle East
Geneva
Nixon
Peace Corps
USS
Foreign Relations Committee
Greece
Athens
NATO
Claiborne Pell
D-R.j
Intermountain Seeks Gas Rate Increase
Intermountain Gas asks the Public Utilities Commission for a 17.7 percent overall rate increase effective January 1 to cover higher wholesale costs. Residential customers would see about a 9.8 percent rise with total increases near 6.95 million dollars, plus a separate 4.5 million dollar request due to inflation since 1971. A hearing on the latest request is pending after a previous PUC review.
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A.W. Smith
Intermountain
PUC
British Economic Plea Falling On Deaf Ears
London reports show Heath’s crisis appeal failing to curb spending as Britons flock to luxury goods. Harrods sold 28 gold chess sets at 12 500 each while Fortnum and Mason moved Beluga caviar boxes for 350 with 112 50 inside. High-end shoppers ignore energy crunch amid Christmas push.
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London
UPI
Harrods
Fortnum and Mason
Trafalgar Square
Rolls-Royce
Mayfair
Benny Goodman
Royal Albert Hall
Savoy
Edward Heath
Britain
Confederation of British Industries
Heath
West End
Government tightens credit as shopping booms in postwar Britain
Department stores report unprecedented sales of washing machines, refrigerators, stereos, color TVs, carpets, and furniture while customers buy on the never plan. Chancellor Anthony Barber announces stricter credit rules with large down payments and shorter repayment. Rolls-Royce cars clog roads despite pleas to switch to smaller autos. go slow railway protest enters its second week. 315 guests attend Anglo Portuguese Society dinner at Savoy. Benny Goodman concert at Royal Albert Hall draws sellout crowds.
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Anthony Barber
Rolls-Royces
Yule Cheer At Bonner General Hospital By JayCettes
Cheery Christmas displays brighten the Bonner General Hospital lobby and hallways thanks to the Sandpoint JayCettes. The group has decorated for holidays for three years and plans to give away older wall decorations. The club hopes to add to its decorations yearly and runs a year round toy packet program for young patients.
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Jaycettes
Don Reach
Chet Howell
Bonner General Hospital
Sandpoint JayCettes
Mike Plaster
Club
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