Millions Spent on Gifts Across Nation in Holiday Season
American shoppers spent hundreds of millions on gifts despite high prices and cold weather. Stores from Bloomingdale’s to Saks reported strong sales with heaters and sweaters among top items. Limited luxury purchases occurred at Titche’s in Dallas while weather kept gains below projections in some areas. Local figures from Detroit and Los Angeles show solid growth, with Norstrom calling it a very good year.
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New York
Associated Press
Bloomingdales
Titche’s
Dallas
Richard G. Shapiro
Gimble Bros
New York - Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Saks
Gimbles
S.S. Kresge
Kmart
Detroit
J.L
Hudson’s Co
Detroit Chamber of Commerce
Trucks Must Not Exceed Posted Speed Limits
Richmond AP reports that the 55 mph limit does not apply to undivided highways with a 45 mph limit. State Police Superintendent Col H W Burgess warns arrests for speeding on trucks and asserts the 45 mph limit remains enforceable and unchanged.
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Richmond
State Police
Linwood Holton
Col
H. W. Burgess
Burgess
New Pattern Catalog Promotes Misses Styles 4812
The catalog highlights Misses' sizes 8 through 20 with pattern 4812 shaping a smoothly curved waist and side pleats for a slim silhouette. Includes knits crepe linen options, yardage for size 12, pricing 75 cents per pattern, 25 cents extra for air mail, and an address for Anne Adams in New York to order.
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Anne Adams
Core
Winchester Evening Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Death Penalty Backed for Terrorist Infiltrators
Salisbury Rhodesia parliament passed legislation making death or life imprisonment the maximum penalty for harboring or failing to report terrorist infiltrators. The previous penalty was a 20 year sentence.
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Salisbury, Rhodesia
Washington in recess as Nixon vacation begins year end lull
Washington sees a year of shocks and crises ease into a lull as Congress recesses and President Nixon retreats to San Clemente for a year end break. The coming months loom with Watergate trials, impeachments probes, and energy policy battles shaping the 1974 elections and future government action.
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Washington
Congress
Nixon
San Clemente
Senate
House
Archibald Cox
Leon Jaworski
Senate Committee
Britain Hosts Thousands of Annual Dog Shows
The report notes that about 3,500 dog shows take place in Britain each year showcasing breeds, handlers, and competitions across multiple venues and regions.
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Britain
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St Reg
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Ray
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