Congress quits without energy bill amid deadlock
The bitter, divided Congress adjourned for the winter after failing to pass emergency energy legislation. President Nixon urged voluntary conservation and said he may use existing authority, while lawmakers blamed White House tactics for the stalemate over gasoline rationing and windfall profits.
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Last Christmas Hope for Boy With Heart Disease
Buffalo area 17 year old David Bowen, born with a congenital heart defect and cancerous tumors, may not live to Christmas. Strangers responded after a Courier-Express appeal by sending three tape recorders and offers of money and a Florida trip, bringing unexpected joy to the welfare family.
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Nixon eyes standby gas rationing plan with coupons
The Nixon administration weighs a standby gasoline rationing system with printed coupons and local boards to be announced within eight days. A final decision on actual implementation could come later, with possible scenarios including immediate action or postponement.
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Billy Graham criticizes Nixon judgments in Watergate era
Billy Graham told Christianity Today that President Nixon has made poor judgments in the Watergate affair but has integrity. The evangelist, a longtime Nixon friend, urged humility and honesty, saying Nixon might regain credibility and become a stronger leader if he admits errors and learns from the crisis.
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East Faces Relief as Storms Ease Across Nation
Stormy winter weather cleared the eastern half of the United States on Saturday though hazardous road conditions persisted in many areas. A new Rockies storm was forecast with heavy snow warnings for Colorado mountains and lingering snow and rain stretched from the Pacific Northwest to Montana. Subzero Midwest temperatures hindered snow removal amid ongoing midweek snows, while major interstates remained jammed and travel bookings described as full.
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Five hijack terrorists handed over to Arabs
Five Arab terrorists connected to the Rome airport massacre were handed over by Kuwait to Yasir Arafat's PLO in Rabat Morocco. Morocco cited assurances they would be tried by a Palestinian military tribunal under the PLO. Discrepancies arose within the PLO over jurisdiction and trial location. Italy seeks extradition.
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Holiday gas supply appears adequate for Christmas
The Associated Press reports most gas stations will be open for the holidays with 85 percent open Dec 24 and about 12 percent on Christmas Day. About 85 percent plan to close 9 p.m. Saturday to midnight Sunday per Nixon’s request, while many will stay open Monday. Some stations limit customers but there is no broad 10 gallon per week rule.
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Grim Christmas All Over as World Faces Hard Times
The season finds Britons with fuel shortages power curtailment and a three day work week as inflation hits the holiday. Shoppers in Japan turn to practical gifts while Argentina battles wildfires threatening power lines. In Bethlehem lights mark Christmas as astronauts aboard Skylab 3 celebrate with a home made tree.
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Israelis Arabs agree to start talks to separate forces
In Geneva a UN backed move orders Israeli and Egyptian military commanders to begin talks forthwith to separate armies on the Suez front. A military working group will be formed and the conference kept alive in committee, resuming talks halted three weeks earlier at Kilometer 101 on the Cairo Suez road.
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Fire damages uptown bar and nearby premises
A Saturday night fire at Jerry's Corner Bar 535 S Main caused heavy smoke and water damage. Firefighters arrived at 9 45 pm and controlled the blaze after about 45 minutes. Nearby drugstore and second floor apartments suffered smoke damage and occupants were evacuated.
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