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News stories from Sunday December 23, 1973
Summaries of the stories the major media outlets considered to be of particular importance on this date:
- Egypt and Israel will begin negotiations regarding troop withdrawal along the Suez Canal Tuesday or Wednesday at the Geneva peace conference. The United Nations will supervise the talks. A mood of relief has permeated the peace conference although both the Egyptians and Israelis expect problems during the negotiations. Tight security exists in Geneva, remembering last week's attacks by Palestinian terrorists in Rome.
The Israeli army charged that Egyptians are violating the cease-fire repeatedly. [NBC]
- The Moroccan government reported that all persons aboard a chartered Belgian airliner were killed when it crashed. [NBC]
- Six oil-producing nations are raising their oil prices beginning January 1. Kuwait will be part of the latest price increase. [NBC]
- The second stolen Rembrandt painting has been recovered near Cincinnati. After the Taft Museum paid the ransom for the painting, police arrested several suspects. [NBC]
- More terrorist bombs exploded in London. [NBC]
- In Belfast, Northern Ireland, Catholics and Protestants sang Christmas carols together. [NBC]
- Other events besides Christmas are expected this week: Israel and Egypt will attempt to work out a disengagement agreement. The Israeli general election will be held December 31. The White House will announce plans regarding gasoline rationing. Energy czar William Simon is said to be reluctant to impose rationing. Motorists in the Midwest have been cautioned against making long trips since most gasoline stations in the region will be closed over the holidays. A partial eclipse of the sun will occur tomorrow morning. [NBC]
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