Holiday shopping trends take shape with tools and cashmere
In early holiday shopping reports, power tools and cashmere sweaters emerge as popular items. A Kmart in Racine Wisconsin notes an $18 cordless screwdriver as a top seller while a Sears in Jacksonville Florida reports strong sales of portable cordless screwdrivers and other electric hand tools.
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Near collision at LAX as United jet nearly hits Delta plane
United Airlines flight carrying 289 aboard nearly collided with a Delta aircraft taxiing to the wrong runway at Los Angeles International. NTSB investigates the Tuesday incident labeled a runway incursion as FAA notes.
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Cold tonight with windy, frigid conditions ahead
The forecast calls for a windy night with temperatures dropping to the low 20s. Tomorrow should be sunny and cold with a high in the mid 50s. Details are on Page 5A.
Local Deaths List Noted for Page EightA Details
Obituary notices list Henry Jefferson Jr of North Augusta Ollie G. Norris of Wilmington N C Beulah L Sawyer of Burnettown Victor D Shealy of Aiken Frank D Wallace of Augusta and Jessie Lee Yon of Perry with further details on Page 8A.
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Hostages Freed as Mariel Detainee Uprising Ends in Atlanta
In Atlanta 89 former hostages, all prison workers, were released after an eight point agreement halted deportations of Mariel detainees. Basil Levens led the first evacuees to reunite with families as FBI debriefings followed.
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Buddy” Levens
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Reagan Defends Arms Treaty Ahead of Gorbachev Summit
President Reagan rebukes conservative critics who warn of inevitable war and says he can do business with Mikhail Gorbachev. He envisions a major step forward next year to cut half of the superpowers nuclear arsenals as he previews Gorbachev’s first U.S. visit.
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Polls Show Treaty Has People's Blessings
Washington AP reports two polls show broad American support for the INF treaty with the Soviet Union. ABC News Washington Post find 52 percent approve, 8 percent disapprove, 39 percent no opinion. Times CBS poll shows 63 percent approve, 26 percent disapprove, 11 percent unsure. Both note favorable Reagan image and a summit ahead.
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Jobless Rate Equals Low For Decade
Washington AP The nation’s civilian jobless rate fell to 5.9 percent in November with 315000 more workers employed, marking a decade low. Manufacturing added 70000 jobs boosting gains to 300000 since June, while unemployment dropped to 7.1 million. Health services led gains with 47000, construction up 35000, and finance insurance real estate up 15000 despite the October stock crash.
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Insurance Changes Hit Young Women Drivers In South Carolina
About 42,000 female drivers ages 15 to 24 in South Carolina face insurance rate increases up to 90 percent under new regulations guiding reform. In contrast, roughly 170,000 young male drivers will see about 16 percent reductions.
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