31 Dec 1975
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Newspaper
South Mississippi Sun
Location
Biloxi, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1975
Page
1
The Biloxi USO at Keesler AFB ends 35 years of civilian support to airmen. Director Sid Sicotte reflects on the closure under somber skies, likening the era to a wake for a worn but trusted old shoe.
Chief Justice Warren E. Burger refused to halt a postal rate increase that raises the 10 cent stamp to 13 cents. The ruling clears the way for new rates to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday as the Postal Service faces losses of about $225 million per month.
The U S Court of Appeals permitted a rate increase for the Postal Service, overturning a lower court injunction. First class letters rise to 13 cents for the first ounce and 11 cents for each additional ounce, postcards to 9 cents, with a 10 cent option for late deposits accepted before the next pickup.
The attackers who seized hostages at the Vienna oil cartel headquarters were freed in Algiers on Tuesday and flown to a friendly Arab country. They included five others, one a woman, with one reported wounded. Boumedienne and Khadafy discussed bilateral issues during their talks.
A column debunks a claimed Minsky's striptease closure, and a landmark ruling overturns Football's Rozelle Rule on open market player bidding. Weather outlook notes rain ending Wednesday with highs in the low 60s.
A brief cue urges men to reconnect with their families on New Year Day by speaking to them at mid game.
Coast hotels report high occupancy as Mississippi and beyond welcome 1976. Mississippi Highway Patrol plans full staffing through Sunday and highways expect heavy holiday traffic. New Year events include Liberty Bell move in Philadelphia, Red River bicentennial flag ceremony, Times Square ball drop, and lavish hotel balls featuring Bob Hope, Della Reese, Frank Sinatra, and Guy Lombardo.
Edythe Bull 72 of Brevard N C missed a bus and was killed when a bomb in a metal locker exploded at the Trans World Delta baggage area. Edgar Cooper 38 of Bronxville and Ronald Presslaff 32 of Huntington also died. Dozens injured as debris rained down on holiday travelers at La Guardia in New York City.
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