Oil price jump after Gulf producers meet in Tehran
Six Persian Gulf producers Iran Iraq Saudi Arabia Kuwait Abu Dhabi and Qatar raised posted oil prices from 5 11 to 11 651 a barrel effective Jan 1 increasing taxes and royalties to 7 a barrel from 3 06. Venezuelan tax reference price may rise and broader suppliers are expected to follow suit. The move signals a shift away from cheap oil as warned by observers.
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Congress Ends Year In Stronger Political Position
As 1973 closes, Congress and President Nixon contest power. Watergate probes and impeachments loom while Congress passes key laws on Vietnam withdrawal and energy, with Nixon’s vetoes waning and a broad impeachment inquiry underway.
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Ohio accidents claim 12 lives during Christmas weekend
The Associated Press reports at least 12 people died in the first half of the Christmas weekend. Officials estimated as many as 25 fatalities from traffic crashes during the 102-hour period from Friday evening to Christmas Day.
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Bengals Fall to Dolphins in Miami Playoff Exit
The Cincinnati Bengals lost 34-16 to the Miami Dolphins in Miami, ending their Super Bowl hopes. The Dolphins jumped to an early 13-year pass from Griese to Warfield and led 21-13 at halftime, then dominated the second half with field goals and a decisive defense. Cincinnati hopes for next season hinge on rebuilding after a season that began at Wilmington College and saw rookies excite fans before fading in the postseason.
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Christmas Returns Hopeful for Vietnam POW Dwight Sullivan
Air Force Col. Dwight Sullivan celebrates his first home Christmas since release after 61 years in captivity. He recalls POW life in Hanoi Hilton with a simple camp Christmas and explains gifts made from bread dough and improvised decorations.
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Fuel pinch and terrorism shadow Christmas in 1973 era
Holiday preparations face gasoline and heating oil shortages, rising prices, and terrorism threats. Bethlehem hosts pilgrims for midnight mass as crowds shrink from last year. Across Europe and the United States shoppers rush to finish gifts, with mixed sales and higher costs.
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Weather outlook for Southwest region through Tuesday
Cloudy and warmer through Tuesday with light rain likely. High Monday in the mid to lower 40s. Low Monday night in the middle to upper 30s. Mostly cloudy and warmer with chance of showers Tuesday. High Tuesday in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Probability of precipitation 70 percent Monday night and 40 percent Tuesday.
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