Marines and French push toward famine zones in Somalia
U.S. Marines and French troops advance toward Bardera and Hodar to secure aid convoys amid famine in Somalia. A battalion of about 1,000 Marines left Bardoa for Bardera as two Marine companies and Legionnaires moved toward Hodar. First casualty reported near Bardera. Reinforcements include 20 heavy weapons, machines and Humvees with TOW missiles. helicopter air cover.
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Clinton to name first female cabinet members
President elect Clinton rounds out his cabinet with women and minorities. Zoe Babbitt for agriculture drew support from environmentalists while Mike Espy faced objections from farm and environmental groups. Denver mayor Federico Pena eyed for transportation and Mickey Kantor for trade as Clinton fills sub cabinet posts and aims to balance interests before Christmas.
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Christmas Eve Festivities Planned Across Aiken
Churches and organizations in Aiken will host candlelight services carols and nativity observances on Christmas Eve and morning masses on Christmas Day. Cornerstone Baptist Church St James Lutheran and First Baptist Aiken plan services with luminaries, Holy Communion and plays. Local theaters and malls will offer holiday screenings and extended hours.
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Travelers Break Out Of Doldrums
New York reports show travelers expect busier airports, train stations and highways during Christmas and holidays shoppers see longer lines. Confidence rises as economy improves, with forecasts for the busiest season since the recession began. Frank Heck of Baltimore says crowds are mounting at Penn Station as families travel to Albany and beyond. Analysts from Mainline Travel note travel demand is nearing pre recession levels amid pent up demand after gains post election. AAA estimates 3.7 million people will travel at least 100 miles.
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Americans Flee From White Christmas Across the Nation
U S census and weather data show growing numbers of Americans live in states with little to no chance of snow on Christmas. The share in snow prone states falls from 51.7 percent in 1800 to 28 percent in 1990, while 41.3 percent will endure a single white Christmas every decade elsewhere. Local quotes note Florida residents embrace warmer winters and Duluth, Minnesota remains a predictably snowy exception.
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Camry P. Jones and Elko W. Myers Featured in Eliabell
Camry P. Jones and Elko W. Myers are highlighted in Eliabell area records. The brief item notes their involvement in community events and local developments with emphasis on names and places referenced.
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Christmas aid funds lift needy families in county
More than 1,000 people and hundreds of children will receive food vouchers and toys as community contributions top $30,000 for a yearly Christmas fund. Volunteer Mary Etta Walker notes funds from schools businesses and groups exceed last year and will grow further. The Langly Bath Clearw er American Legion Post 153 Samuel Swint Post 77 and Midland Valley Area Council sponsor the drive now in its 19th year for families from Vaucluse to Storm Branch. The program wraps after the holidays and resumes in time for Christmas 1993.
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