Community Christmas Tree Fund Reaches $15,416 Total
Friday update shows the annual Community Christmas Tree fund surpassing its $14,000 goal with a current total of $15,416. Thursday’s event delivered toys to 1,200 needy children, while donations from Eva and Donald Dykes and others are noted. Contributions can be dropped at the Daily Telegraph offices on Bluefield Avenue or mailed to Community Christmas Tree, P.O. Box 1599, Bluefield WV 24701.
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Michigan store swamped by demand for duck butt gag gift
A Michigan sporting goods shop reports thousands of orders for plastic duck derrieres after a Miami Herald humor column by Dave Barry listed duck butts as a holiday gag. Barry cited Knutson's Recreational Sales Inc and a toll free number, boosting the novelty item's sales. The items are traditional waterfowl decoys used with other decoys to create a passe image in ponds.
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Cronkite eyed for recurring role on Murphy Brown
CBS News veteran Walter Cronkite may join Murphy Brown in a recurring part. A Cronkite spokeswoman said producers have invited him, with discussions likely after his Europe trip. no formal offer or character details were disclosed.
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Southern Highlands CMHC Board Meets at Welch Clinic
On Tuesday January 5 at 6 30 p m the Board of Directors of Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center will meet at the CMHC Welch Clinic to conduct its scheduled business.
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Increasing cloudiness with light snow chance today
The forecast calls for sunny intervals today fading to increasing afternoon clouds with a 40 percent chance of light snow. Highs near 35 to 40 degrees. Tonight remains partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers and a low around the upper teens.
Bush grants Christmas Eve pardons in Iran Contra case
President Bush pardoned Caspar Weinberger and five others linked to the Iran Contra affair on Christmas Eve. The independent prosecutor called the cover up complete and alleged misconduct while Bush defended the pardons as reflections of policy disputes, not crimes, just before Weinberger's trial for concealment.
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Bush pardons tied to Iran Contra probes draw strong opposition
Independent Counsel Walsh denounces President Bush for pardoning Weinberger and others who lied to Congress and obstructed investigations. He says Bush concealed notes that could have altered inquiries and delayed impeachment. Clinton says he is troubled by signals that government workers are above the law.
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Marines Move Into Bardera Somalia Aid Mission Opens
A battalion of 750 Marines rolled into Bardera Somalia after a dusty 120 mile trek from Baidoa and set up at the airstrip to begin food distribution to thousands of starving residents. A separate 400-strong force including French legionnaires halted near Hodar to enter at dawn Christmas. U N planning to assume lead from U S troops was discussed in New York as Mogadishu tightened security and officials warned of disease if aid slows.
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Formerly Homeless Families Find Homes This Christmas
New York AP report profiles homeless families lifted from crisis to housing. Brooklyn father Michael Jacox, 36, notes pride in a two bedroom home with his son Michael Jr. in place of a shelter last Christmas. He explains hardship followed a breakup and job gaps as a security guard.
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Choosing Trees and a Quiet Farm Home in Bland County
A reflective piece recalls Bland County memories from a Christmas tree hunt at a rural farm. The narrator, longtime visitor, describes crossing a cattleguard to a farmhouse, meeting a friendly farm dog, and noting the farmer’s sudden death. The author brings a neighbor for a tree, while the farmer’s wife is away.
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Community Christmas Tree turnout marks 76th year event
More than 1195 gift bags were distributed at the Bluefield City Auditorium for the Daily Telegraph sponsored Yale event aiding local children. Executive Editor Tom Colley hailed a terrific turnout and noted the goal was reached three days early. The Fancy Free band performed as volunteers handed out bags of toys fruit nuts and candy to children and parents.
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Guests enjoy spirit of season at community tree party
MIKE STILL reports from BLUEFIELD on a Community Christmas Tree Party where attendees praise the season and the program. Tammie Profitt calls it a good thing for the community and notes the need for more events for kids. A parent adds the event helps make Christmas a fun time for children and highlights help with food and clothing.
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