Record-breaking storm buries South in snow
A massive winter storm dumped up to 10 inches of snow across central Mississippi with the region’s largest December snowfall on record. The system knocked out power, caused accidents, and left icy roads before a late thaw. Louisiana and Alabama reported several inches as well, while the weather contrast spanned from freezing rain in Birmingham to mild tones in Rapid City and Bismarck.
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National roundup four killed in helicopter crash
A medical helicopter crashing onto a Denver area golf course killed four aboard and left 15,000 customers without power for two hours after striking high voltage lines. The wreck occurred during a rescue mission to Denver Health Medical Center, with a pilot two nurses and the victim on board, plus a separate fatal four-vehicle crash and nine injuries nearby.
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Castro declares Christmas a holiday for this year
Fidel Castro declared Christmas an official Cuban holiday for one year to support Pope John Paul II’s visit, calling the pope a guest and promising a historic, trouble free trip. The Labor Ministry will announce which sectors receive the day off due to economic controls.
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Bombing trial arguments set for Nichols case
Jurors in Terry Nichols's bombing trial faced a complex case with circumstantial evidence linking McVeigh to the Oklahoma City attack. Prosecutors argue Nichols aided the plot while the defense questions FBI handling and witness credibility. Closing arguments were to begin.
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Timothy McVeigh
Oklahoma City
Terry Nichols
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McVeigh
Waco
Texas
Scream 2 tops weekend box office with record December start
Scream 2 opened to 39.2 million dollars, the biggest December weekend debut, nearly doubling last year's December record. Robin Williams Flubber claimed second with 6.9 million, followed by For Richer or Poorer at 6.0 million and Home Alone 3 at 5.1 million.
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Wes Craven
Ten year old shot to death in Rock Hill backyard
A 10 year old boy, James Propst, was shot once in the head while playing with three other boys in a York County backyard. Sheriff Bruce Bryant said a 15 year old is being questioned. The victim died after being flown to Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte. Deputies have not named the other children.
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James Propst
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N.C
Two killed in head on crash near Lancaster County
Two Lancaster County residents, Joan R. Stogner, 33, and Henry B. Canady, 44, died when their vans collided head on about 10 miles east of Lancaster. Wet roads were noted as the cause remains unclear as state troopers investigate.
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Aiken Standard Subscription Rates Noted
The Aiken Standard describes home delivery costs and county mail rates. Details include prices: $8.95 monthly, $26.85 for 3 months, $107.40 yearly, and $11.20 monthly for county mail. Publication details and mailing address are listed.
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