Christmas Shortages Dim Holiday Worldwide
Christmas preparations faced gasolene heating oil and electricity shortages amid weak economies and fears of terror attacks. Bethlehem eyes smaller midnight mass turnout while Rockefeller Center and Copenhagen trees lack lights. Europe sees varied trading, travel, and security measures. in Japan gifts rise modestly with higher prices. The Salvation Army plans 2000 meals in New York City.
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White Christmas Forecast Dims To Chance Of Snow
A Southern Illinois weatherman reduced his prediction of a white Christmas from 90 percent to a 50 50 chance as temperatures rise tonight and overcast skies persist. The forecast calls for a high near 35 tomorrow with possible snow flurries and a warming trend continuing into Christmas Day. Rex Schildhouse of Southern Illinois Airport noted the revised odds and cautioned that snow may still occur if the temperature dips.
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Eight die in Lennox mobile home trailer blaze
Eight persons including five children lost their lives when a fire swept through a Lennox Michigan mobile home early today. Neighbors identified a newly married couple among the victims while officials said identifications were not yet confirmed. A state fire marshal attributed the blaze to a faulty heater.
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Weather outlook shows cool, unsettled week ahead
Tonight cloudiness brings occasional rain with lows in the 40s. Tuesday remains cloudy with light rain and highs in the 40s. From Wednesday to Friday variable clouds and a chance of rain or snow.
Freezing Rain Delays Travel Across Northern Illinois
Freezing rain slicked northern Illinois causing numerous accidents on I 80 and I 55. Joliet area reports cars in ditches and trucks jackknifed while authorities urge travelers to stay home. Slippery spots linger in central and southern regions from last week's snowstorm.
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Kissinger Plans Latin America Swing Before Mexican Meeting
Secretary of State Kissinger eyes a weeklong tour across South and Central America and the Caribbean before attending a February 20 to 23 Latin American foreign ministers conference in Mexico City. He may also return to Geneva if talks stall. Nixon and Kissinger conferred on Middle East progress with optimism he sees potential peace near the Suez.
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Congress fails to pass emergency energy bill amid numerous amendments
House Republican leader Rep. John Rhodes says the energy measure is loaded with amendments and difficult for members to follow. He warns Congress may act irresponsibly until bills are simplified. Administrative officials request a two week delay in crude oil and product regulations while discussing proposed price increases from various oil producers.
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Kuwaiti Oil Minister Warns Price Increases May Follow
Kuwait's oil minister Abdul Rahman Atiki warned that the Persian Gulf nations may raise posted oil prices again in spring 1974. He cited Tehran's early 1974 price doubling as the first quarter action and suggested further increases could come in May. He noted Western Europe and Japan face continuing oil supply and tax implications as Venezuelan output rises influence prices.
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Ford criticizes Congress on energy bill delay in Colorado
Vice President Ford urged quick action when lawmakers return in January on emergency energy legislation granting Nixon powers to tackle the shortage. He called the stalled talks a tragedy of the session and emphasized protecting jobs, noting ski resort regions as high priority.
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Oil price worry drags Wall Street stocks lower
The Dow Jones fell 9.07 to 809.66 and the NYSE composite slid 0.55 to 49.13 as brokers cited a weekend oil price surge. DoC data showing slower durable goods and rising consumer prices added to the gloom, with analyst Robert Stovall warning higher energy costs could lift living costs amid a slowing economy.
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Skylab 3 Astronauts Prepare Christmas Eve TV Surprise
Space Center Houston reports Skylab 3 astronauts Gerald P. Carr William Pogue and Edward Gibson quietly plan a holiday broadcast to Mission Control. They will show a Christmas tree and decorations assembled from space station odds and ends with presents hidden in the Apollo command ship before launch.
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