Bethlehem Goes Commercial as Tourism Booms
Bethlehem, once scarred by war and blockades, sees growth with new industries and a $285,000 commercial center on Manger Square. Hotels are booked, tourism rising with 300000 visitors from Jerusalem amid hopes for 20000 pilgrims during the Christmas period. Religious services begin with Msgr. Bertritti at the Nativity Church and choirs from the United States performing in Manger Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Industi
Joran
Manger Square
Elias Bandak
Israel
Jerusalem
United States
Texas Girls
Atlantic College Choir
West Palm Beach
Fla
Dallas Baptist College
Brewton-Parker
Mt. Vernon
Transplant Upsurge Seen Despite Bad Name
Dr. Christiaan Barnard predicts a big rise in heart transplantation within years and defends the procedure as still valuable three years after the first human graft. He notes progress in immunology and cites Dorothy Fisher, a 39 year old Cape Town patient, as having benefited for 20 months after her April 1969 transplant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
Christian Barnard
Louis Washkansky
Cape Town
Dorothy Fisher
Groote Schuur Hospital
Barnad
Jill Blaiberg
Philip Blaiberg
Barnard
Paul VI
Lyndon B. Johnson
Santa Claus chases four youths in Bournemouth store
In Bournemouth a department store Santa Cecil Hill chased four fleeing youths down stairs after they damaged balloons with lit cigarettes. Hill, 76, said Christmas is a time of goodwill and refused to tolerate the "humbug" from the youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bournemouth
England
UPI
Santa Claus
Santa Cecil Hill
Hill
Teen Council Program Rescheduled in Saratoga County
The Saratoga County 4-H Teen Council program and party move from Saturday to Wednesday December 30 from 8 to 11 p.m. at Shenendehowa Middle School cafe. Fourteen groups from nine counties will attend. John Bradley will present an illustrated talk on Botswana Africa with slides and artifacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga County
4-H Council
Shenendehowa Middle School
John Bradley
Botswana
Africa
Peter Reilly
Mechanicville
Sylvia Leggett
Lee Ann Lounsbury
When to Violate a Rule in Auction Bridge
The dialogue explains how even strict rules from Oswald’s father may be bent in practice. East wins trick with heart ace. South defends with fourth best diamond and the position shifts as West and East seek to force end plays and pressure South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald
Jim
East
South
Jack
West
Declarer
Troy Judge Bitten by His Own Dog After Vehicle Mishap
Troy Police report Judge Kyran P. Molloy Jr. was involved in a minor car incident when his dog William Laviolette owned by Molloy bit him at the scene. Molloy received treatment at Samaritan Hospital and was released with his dog recuperating at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Kyran P. Molloy Jr
William Laviolette
River St
Euclid Ave
Judge Molloy
Samaritan Hospital
Four Girls Recruit for Maui National Guard Fund Drive
In Wailuku Hawaii the Maui Island unit of the Hawaii National Guard recruited four young women to recruit young men for the guard. Each recruiter earns 100 points per enlistment and five points per banquet ticket sold during Hawaii National Guard Week in late January. The top performer wins a crown a roundtrip to an island and 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wailuku
Hawaii
Maui Island
Hawaii National Guard
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Groote Schuur
Santa
Teen Council
Central Ave
Albany
Iona
Cannister Vacuum Cleaner
H.P
Ea Pastee
Sunbeam
Rscourantmanty Stores
General Electric
Princess
Menands
Broadway
Tuatt
Jacoby
State Opticians
Llenses
Deen En
Coverly
I Cash
C.O.D
Volkswagen
Cooley
Greenbush Road
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