Dickensian Chimney Sweeps Bring Old Time Craft to Modern Homes
Denver reporters highlight Greg Marklin and John Graham, modern chimney sweeps who dress in capes and top hats, cleaning chimneys with traditional tools for 30 dollars. They insist their work is dangerous, demanding, and filled with pride, while acknowledging public misperceptions as a novelty act.
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John Graham
Greg Marklin
Graham
Lakewood
Colo
Denver
Marklin
Reward Offered for Missing Coral Gables Teen Return
The parents of 18 year old Christopher Carrier posted a $10,000 reward for his safe return to Coral Gables Florida after he disappeared Friday. Christopher was dropped off a block from home by a school bus and his father Hugh Carrier has spoken publicly on television seeking his son's return.
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Christopher Carrier
Coral Gables
Fla
Christopher
Hugh
Watergate trial nears jury as Sirica dismisses pardon
In Washington UPI Judge John Sirica said it is too bad Nixon was pardoned but that should not affect the guilt or innocence of Watergate defendants. He stressed the pardon does not absolve Marcian Parkin or others, and jurors remain sequestered with family visits planned for Christmas.
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Washington
UPI
Richard Nixon
John Sirica
Sirica
William Frates
John Ehrlichman
James Neal
Robert Marcian
Kenneth Parkinson
Frates
Neal
White House
H.R. Haldeman
Nixon
Ford
Siriea
Three killed in coke oven blast at Toledo plant
A deadly explosion in the basement of Interlake Iron Co. coke oven killed three workers, including Howard Steeves and Pano Soulidis, and injured seven others as crews searched for a gasoline leak. The blast damaged the plant and rocked east Toledo, with a gas fire burning about 45 minutes.
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Toledo
UPI
Interlake Iron Co
Howard Steeves
Pano Soulidis
Oregon
Chris Martindale
Uail
Toledo Hospital
Milder winter weather may ease national fuel shortages
The National Weather Service sees a 50-50 chance of normal or above normal temperatures across coasts with only Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley likely below normal. If winter stays normal there should be no distillate shortages. even a severe winter would cause minimal fuel shortfalls due to imports and conservation. Natural gas for homes faces little danger, with disruptions mainly to large industrial customers first.
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Washington
National Weather Service
Great Plains
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Federal Energy Administration
FEA
Nixon pays New York back taxes on Fifth Avenue apartment sale
Former President Richard M. Nixon paid New York State 11 544.17 in back taxes from the 1969 profit on selling his Fifth Avenue apartment. Tax Commissioner Mario Procaccino said no fraud was found after an eight month probe. Nixon’s attorney said the case is closed and limited details could be shared. Also notes Allegheny County Foster Grandparent Program counts over 100 members aged 60 to 84 aiding children in hospitals and clinics.
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New York
UPI
Richard M. Nixon
New York State
Fifth Avenue
Mario A. Procaccino
Nixon
Fifth Ave
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Dean S. Butler
Los Angeles
Procacino
Procaccino
Pro Caccino
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Christmas Ticket Message Sparks Smile in Michigan
Marshal R H Decator stops a motorist for an illegal turn and writes a ticket that reads Please drive carefully and have a merry Christmas. He says the gesture warns drivers while spreading holiday cheer, though most drivers react with disbelief and often faint.
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Harrietta
Mich
UPI
R. H. Decator
Decatur
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