Miracle Village Reopens After Bridgeport Christmas Miracle
Frank Parla fore, 65, a Santa Claus volunteer, watched the rebuilt Christmas Village rise from ruins as Mayor Paoletta organized volunteers from police, fire, trades, and the public. By reopening day, 100 workers toiled through the pace of repairs while donations topped thousands of toys and funds from across the region and beyond.
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Virginia
Weather Forecast Weekend Warmup Across Nation
Extended forecast shows moderating temperatures with fair skies Wednesday through Friday. Lows near 10 on Wednesday rising to about 25 with highs near 30 climbing to the 40s by Friday. Snowstorm tracks from Virginia to Massachusetts with heavy snow along the New England coast and gusty winds impacting Nantucket.
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Dole and Greenspan Clash Over Social Security Fixes
Senate leader Robert Dole warned the White House has not engaged the Social Security commission as it nears its expiry. Greenspan signaled narrowed differences but urged higher level decisions from Reagan and ONeill. Dole floated a 60 40 mix of tax hikes and benefit reforms, while aides noted a 60 40 internal split.
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Poland lifts martial law hopes with cautious progress
General Jaruzelski addressed the nation stating martial law would shift toward safe transition to total lifting. He defended sparing use of emergency powers and cited improving economy and law and order while noting continued challenges and restraint by Solidarity.
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Military Council For National Redemption
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Chrysler wage increase sparks new U S dollar equivalent
Windsor workers vote at a racetrack as union leaders explain a contract raising pay for Chrysler plant staff from 9 07 to 10 21 per hour and assemblers from 9 07 to 9 81. The higher wage equates to about 8 27 in U S currency.
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Anamosa arrests reported in theft case. Chicago pair held
Jones County Sheriff's Department released details on two suspects arrested Saturday for second degree theft. Charles Harris Johnson, 44, and a 17 year old girl from Chicago remain in custody on bond. Over $2,000 in merchandise was found in their vehicle and they are linked to thefts in Marion Maquoketa Clinton and Princeton Illinois. They face charges for entering stores during business hours and taking merchandise on display.
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Teenager shot in hunting accident near Preston Iowa
James Rathje aged 15 was wounded in a hunting accident on the Cecil McClimen farm about five miles northeast of Preston when a rifle bullet passed through his chest after a deer spooked between him and his father James Keith Anderson. He was treated at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque after initial care in Maquoketa and listed in serious condition.
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Cecil McClimen
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Rathje
Anderson
Jackson County
Maquoketa
Linn County schedule of meetings and hearings today
A packed day in Linn County with multiple government sessions. Supervisors canvass Hiawatha franchise election at the board room Administrative Office Building and budget work sessions at the same location. Community Mental Health Center Board meets at 400 Third Ave SE. Cedar Rapids boards hold a City Council and Board of Adjustment meeting. Fairfax and Mount Vernon host council sessions. Marion boards meet for library and water matters. New superintendent to be named.
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Cedar Rapids Community School Board
Second Ave
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Linn County Conservation Board
Mount Vernon
Music and Christmas Concerts at Cornell and Linn-Mar High
Cornell Wind Ensemble performs at 8 p.m. in King Chapel Mount Vernon with free admission. Linn-Mar High School hosts a Christmas Concert at 7 30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium with admission priced at 1 50 for adults and 1 for children.
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Mount Vernon
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Thief Steals 6000 Cans From Hy Vee Store
A thief stole 25 plastic bags of empty cans from the Hy Vee at 20 Wilson Ave SW. Police were notified on Saturday. The empties, stored in a trailer at the rear, are valued at 300 dollars.
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