05 Dec 2005
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Newspaper
Del Rio News Herald
Location
Del Rio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2005
Page
1
A historical look shows how “Operation Dear Abby” began with Sgt Billy Thompson sending a holiday wish to columnist Abigail Van Buren. For 17 years civilians mailed letters to boost troops morale in Vietnam and later Desert Storm and Bosnia campaigns before anthrax fears halted large mailings.
In District 23 amid a new kind of war the Navy creates a web based alternative to traditional letter writing. The Any Servicemember site lets the public send e mail to troops with a return address for replies. Anyone can choose any military branch and participate to boost morale during holidays.
The July 2004 report on creating a national intelligence director faces delays as other ideas like emergency responder communication and terrorism funding reform stall. Lee Hamilton notes competing priorities amid Afghanistan and Iraq wars and the global war on terror. White House adviser Dan Bartlett says work remains ongoing.
The 9/11 Commission members pressed Congress to pass funding for cross radio communications and enhanced terrorism defense for Washington and New York. They warned another attack is likely and criticized slow government response while noting Bush supports most recommendations though bills stall over spending.
In Gavle Sweden vandals set the 43 foot straw Christmas goat ablaze amid a tradition since 1966 that has seen only 10 of the goats survive. Police say a man wearing a Father Christmas mask fled the scene as the blaze reduced the figure to a sooty skeleton.
The gala opening showcased a vaulted foyer, lockers, and a large security system at the Welch club. Charles Downing, the new chef from Hillcrest Country Club, oversees 35 staff as renovations continue including racquetball courts and expanded health facilities. Welch envisions professional trainers, a physiotherapist, cotillions, etiquette lessons, and seasonal member events.
City council will discuss several personnel matters under Other Business including city secretary and deputy city secretary positions and city manager performance per Councilwoman Pat Cole.
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