Israel Gaza Violence Rises as Warthime Strife Deepens
Israel and Palestinian areas see heavy clashes with 25 Arabs killed and 1,770 arrested over 15 days. Rabin reports 21 Palestinians dead and 158 wounded, while 31 soldiers and 19 civilians are injured. Schools closed. colleges shuttered for a month affecting 350,000 pupils. Policy allows area sealings and curfews to curb incitement. Shamir urges end to violence before any peace moves. Soldiers guard major West Bank cities including Bethlehem.
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Israel
Palestine Press Service
West Bank
Gaza
Rabin
Yitzhak Shamir
Bethlehem
Christ
Peeples faces split vote in Supreme Court candidate review
Supporters weigh Peeples bid after four committee members allege ethics violations in an estate dispute where Peeples acted as executor. The panel’s six to four split signals potential hurdles for unanimous support, while Peeples defends his qualifications citing his record of service.
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Peeples
Berkeley
Democrat
Sheheen
Supreme Court
Orangeburg
Thomas Bryant
Pee
Santa Claus as symbol of giving and faith in Christmas
The author reflects on belief in Santa Claus from childhood to adulthood. He recalls the joy of presents and Salvation Army donations, notes how Santa’s image endures as a symbol of giving and light amid secularization, and concludes that Christmas remains a transcendent season that evokes good feelings and memories.
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Santa Claus
Cynthia Greer
Santa
Postmaster Announces Stops In Construction
The U S Postal Service will close many post offices on December 26 and January 2 due to budget cuts. Delivery continues those Saturdays, but many offices may close or cut back hours. Construction projects will be halted and service changes could slow delivery of parcels and advertising mail.
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Washington
U.S. Postal Service
Preston R. Tisch
Michael Coughlin
Coughlin
Tisch
Postal Service
Budget Cuts Force Aiken Post Office Window Closure
Post office window service will be closed at the Aiken Post Office this Saturday due to budget restrictions from Congress. Mail delivery continues as usual, and a 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. pickup window will operate for packages returned to the post office.
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Aiken
Congress
Farrell Rodgers
Rodgers
Elrod crew recounts gunboat flare during Iran incident
English described a triangle encounter as the USS Elrod was four miles from the firing gunboat and three miles from the CNN helicopter. He noted a brief Iranian volley aimed at the helicopter, while U.S. and British aircraft deterred speedboats near the Panamanian freighter Eastern Power. He said they were shooting pictures and did not feel terrified.
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English
CNN
U.S
White Christmas Returns As Snow Storm Hits West
A Colorado to New Mexico winter storm brings heavy snow and travel disruptions across the West. Snow totals reach up to 3 feet in Wyoming elevations and flight delays persist at Denver and other hubs.
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New Jersey
Vermont
Colorado
Kansas
Upper Plains
New Mexico
National Weather Service
Oregon
South Dakota
Bill Alder
Weather Service
Salt Lake City
Wyoming
Casper
Wyo
Harrisburg
Neb
Fort Collins
Colo
Denver
Stapleton International Airport
Norm Avery
Clark
N.J
Jeffrey Cushing
Killington
Don Cook
Cook
Cushing
Nancy Volmer
Chamber Bureau
Park City
Utah
California
Stapleton Airport
Council Predicts Traffic Deaths During Christmas Holidays
The National Safety Council warns that higher rural interstate speed limits to 65 mph could raise deaths by up to 590 during the four day Christmas period. Snow and ice may worsen risks while five deaths had been reported early Wednesday morning.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
T.C. Gilchrest
Council
Gilchrist
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Hartsfield Atlanta
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