Flooded pits trap hundreds of Indian coal miners in Dhanbad
An underground explosion flooded two mine pits near Dhanbad trapping between 250 and 300 miners. Bihar Chief Minister J Mishra warned of heavy casualties as rescue teams, aided by labor unions, battled floodwaters and sought accurate counts during the massive operation.
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Wage and price controls possible by end of 1976
UPI reports Dr. Carl H. Madden of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says federal wage and price controls could return by 1976 end if elections and recovery pace shape policy. He notes possible public demand, while Sen. Proxmire says there is no congressional appetite for controls.
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Ford orders Arlington burial for slain CIA agent Welch
President Ford approved burial of Richard Welch at Arlington National Cemetery after Greek terrorists killed him. A spokesman said reports identifying Welch as a CIA agent partly caused his death and Ford fears for other agents' safety if their identities are disclosed. Welch will be buried next Friday in Arlington with family escorted from Providence Rhode Island.
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Senate Intelligence Committee
Winter blankets nation with clouds and icy travel risks
Nationwide gloomy weather brings clouds fog and scattered precipitation. Central Indiana roads remain snow covered and hazardous while Connecticut reports ice on highways. California fog reduces visibility but Los Angeles sees 70 degrees. Portland in the 50s. Temperatures vary across regions with thawing Boston and mixed precip in the plains.
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Puppies Rescued From Freezing Behind Dearborn Market
Five white and brown mixed breed puppies were dumped in a bag near a shopping center in Dearborn Heights. Two died in a patrol car and another at the station. survivors, kept in a jail cell, are warming with a heater and milk and may find homes. Police seek the person responsible for cruelty to animals.
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Ofaome
Ars
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We' re Not Discouraged Vigil in Grannis Ends Christmas Hope
Gene Nance and 27 relatives in Grannis ark spent a white Christmas awaiting the second coming. Elizabeth Bard said they remain in isolation after a Sept 29 vision directing them to wait for the end of the world. They kept a tree for the children and shared a simple Christmas as authorities removed six school children from the home to enforce attendance laws. Adults face job loss and mortgage worries while the group stays at the residence with no phone or TV.
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Holiday toll climbs as NSC forecasts up to 500 deaths
The National Safety Council projects 440 to 500 traffic fatalities nationwide by midnight Sunday during the Christmas holiday period. A United Press International tally at 8 p.m. EST counted at least 264 deaths since the holiday began Wednesday. Texas led with 25 deaths, then Florida 24 and California 20, with several states reporting 10 to 15 fatalities and five states plus the District of Columbia reporting none.
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