NYC pawnbroker Kaskel's does rush pre-Xmas business as many seek cash to buy gifts; illus

Seasonal Sign: Rich Slightly Strapped; By ISADORE BARMASH

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Mayor Alioto revealed to have paid, while in private law practice in '65, about $700,000 in legal fees to Washington State then-Atty Gen O'Connell for helping him obtain larger fee in suit by utility cos and state against elec equipment suppliers; both deny any illegality; O'Connell reptdly retained Alioto to represent cos in '62 at maximum fee of $1-million, amended accord in '65 to give Alioto $2.3-million of which O'Connell got share; cities of Tacoma and Seattle have since demanded and reed rebates; deal under investigation by IRS and present Any Gen Gorton; details

Alioto, as Lawyer, Split Fee With Coast Official; Alioto, as Lawyer, Split Fee With Washington State Official

Sen rejection of compromise bill attributed to resentment against proposed appropriation

SENATE REJECTS FOREIGN AID BILL PASSED BY HOUSE; $1.8-Billion Compromise Is Returned to Conference by a Vote of 39 to 29

EL PASO, Tex., Dec. 20 -Paul Rogers kicked four field goals in the first quarter and Nebraska scored two touchdowns in less than a minute in the third quarter today to give the Cornhuskers a 45-6 triumph over Georgia in the 35th Sun Bowl game.  

Nebraska Routs Georgia, 45-6, With 4 Field Goals in Sun Bowl; NEBRASKA ROUTS GEORGIA ,45 T O 6

Cream, Not All Dairy, Rising at Pet; Cream, Not All Dairy, Rising at Pet

Amer Motors, GM and Ford to introduce new line of 'mini' cars in 70, priced at around $1,900 and delivering up to 30 mi per gal; seek to curb sales of foreign small cars and will use cost-cutting technology to overcome labor-cost advantage of foreign competitors; Amer Motors entry, to be called Gremlin, will be 160 in long, 1 in longer than Volkswagen, and will look like miniature station wagon; GM car will be 169 in long in 4 models; Ford car will be 162 in long, will come with 4-cylinder, 122 cubic-in engine; drawings show side views of cars; Chrysler will not have its model out until '71; all 3 of new cars will carry engines more powerful than most imports, will be heavier, wider and have more interior room

A New Line of 'Mini' Cars Planned for '70 by Detroit; New Generation of 'Mini' Cars Will Be Offered in '70 by Detroit

OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 20 -With their passing attack presumably diluted by a shoulder injury to Warren Wells, the Oakland Raiders will oppose the Houston Oilers tomorrow in the American Football League's other semifinal playoff game.  

RAIDERS FAVORED TO DEFEAT OILERS; Today's Winner to Oppose Chiefs for League Title

Article on Fly Without Fear, orgn recently formed by persons seeking to overcome their terror of air travel; illus; founder N Cott discusses orgn and program

Afraid of Flying, They Start a Class; AFRAID OF FLYING, THEY START CLASS

RUSSIANS REPORT LACK OF PROGRESS IN PEKING PARLEY; 2 Sides Still Seeking Accord on Agenda, Soviet Delegate Is Said to Inform Kremlin

After the Jets won the pro football championship in the Super Bowl 11 months ago, Joe Namath ran off the field waving the index finger of his right hand in the air. "We're No. 1," the gesture said.  

Wary Bell Foiled Jets, Says Namath; Failure of Bell to Fall for Fake Cost Touchdown, Says Namath

indications that Nixon will sign bill mount; Sen Scott, after meeting with Nixon, hints he will sign bill; partisan fight breaks out in Sen over which party can claim credit for it

Revisions Appear to Ease Threat of Veto of Tax Bill; Revisions Appear to Ease Threat of Tax Bill Veto

SAIGON -- The reaction of experienced observers here last week to President Nixon's statement that "we must take risks for peace" was that he has done almost exactly the opposite so far.  

Vietnam 2: Saigon's Forces Are Still Untested; Fewer U.S. Troops

NAIROBI, Kenya -- Africa is still an underdeveloped tourist territory in comparison with Europe, and a package tour here has the advantage of freeing the traveler of worry over details that eat up precious time. The package vacation, within its limits of time and money, offers a clearer glimpse of East Africa than most visitors could manage alone.  

Film Replaces Firearms On Safari in East Africa; Film Replaces Firearms on Safari

SAIGON -- Pale and thin but cheerful, two United States Army helicopter crewmen walked out of Vietcong jungle captivity last weekend with kind words for their captors who released them after 38 days.  

Vietnam 3: Still No Word From Hanoi on Prisoners; The Nation CONTINUED

soaring bank earnings produce intense pub reaction against banking, leading to fears of adverse legis in '70; bankers concerned that curbs will be long-term and limit ability to meet growing money needs of US econ

Foes Multiplying, Banking Outlook Near Its Worst; Outlook for Banking Near Its Worst

A Kazin article on literature of '60s; discusses work of N Mailer, A Schlesinger Jr, others

The Literary Sixties, When the World Was Too Much With Us; Literary Sixties

" MAKE me a year," said the Dreamer of Dreams, "when those brash upstarts from the junior loop, led by their cocky, hirsute flinger, will crush the vaunted juggernaut in a mind-boggling exhibition of what the game is all about."  

1969: THE IMPROBABLE YEAR

WASHINGTON -- "I have consistently said we must take risks for peace."  

Vietnam 1: Calculated Risk in U.S. Troop Withdrawal; More South Vietnamese Troops

Mitchell, asserting that Nixon Adm has made impressive gains for Negroes, but that Negro leaders refuse to admit it publicly, cites their failure to praise Phila Plan, int

Mitchell Says Blacks Hide Praise for Nixon's Efforts; MITCHELL CLAIMS BLACKS' SUPPORT

CHRISTMAS is a time for joy and good fellowship, for the holly wreath on the door, the symbolic candle in the window. It is a time of lights, the glowing fire and the exchange of gifts and greetings among friends.  

AT CHRISTMAS REMEMBER THE NEEDIEST

When the crisis darkened yesterday, the New York Jets attempted to turn on the electricity that had flowed through their Super Bowl saga. But the wires had been disconnected.  

CHIEFS BEAT JETS, 13-6, ON 4TH-QUARTER TOUCHDOWN AND ADVANCE TO AMERICAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL; BIG PLAYS DECIDE

Article sees bright outlook for indus in wake of Sen subcom having reptd new copyright bill to Sen com; illus

Cable TV Picture Brightens; Cable Television Outlook Takes Turn for Brighter

Hungry Market Snaps at Burns News and Rallies; The Week in Finance:

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December 21, 1969

Headlines from December 21, 1969

Seasonal Sign: Rich Slightly Strapped; By ISADORE BARMASH

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Alioto, as Lawyer, Split Fee With Coast Official; Alioto, as Lawyer, Split Fee With Washington State Official

SENATE REJECTS FOREIGN AID BILL PASSED BY HOUSE; $1.8-Billion Compromise Is Returned to Conference by a Vote of 39 to 29

Billboard 200

Abbey Road

Led Zeppelin II

Tom Jones Live In Las Vegas

Green River

Let It Bleed

Notable Births

Historical Context for December 21, 1969