London Christmas Present snuffs Dickens era in welfare age
Dickensian Scrooge would moan at welfare red tape as the Cratchits rule modern London. Tiny Tim may gain NHS care and free dentistry while central heating, a Clean Air Act, and laser-studded streets reshape Christmas amid pensions, benefits, and rising housing costs.
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Dickens
Scrooge
London
Tiny Tim
National Health Service
Charles Dickens
David Ball
Greater London Council
Bob Cratchit
Cratchit
Bob
Cratchits
Camden Town
North London
Gas price rise from 1979 OPEC decision seen later
The 14.5 percent OPEC crude price hike won't hit U.S. pumps for weeks and may lift gasoline about a penny a gallon initially. Experts say 1979 will see at least a 3 cent rise per gallon, with possible federal restraints and further increases by year end.
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New York
OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Gulf Oil Corp
United States
Millionaire winner in hospital bed after stroke
Nanty Glo resident Peterman, recovering at home, became the state's 37th millionaire after his wife and son helped select the winning numbers. The family celebrated as Peterman, previously frustrated with ticket handling, had his tickets filled by his daughter.
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Nanty-Glo
Cambria County
Peterman
Ronald
Petermans
Chimp Barney Cleans Up After Saturday Night Show
Saturday night at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay features Barney the four year old chimp from The Dark Continent relaxing after routines. The star keeps himself tidy with towels as attendants note his preference for cleanliness.
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Barney
Busch Gardens
Tampa
Fla
the Gardens
Rain and snow mix with warming weekend in Delaware
Periods of snow or sleet today shift to rain tonight and again Thursday. Highs reach the upper 30s with overnight lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. Friday and Saturday forecast fair with highs low to mid 40s and lows around 30. New Castle County sees rain late today through Thursday, clearing Friday. Air quality noted as worst pollutant in the three cities. Tides: highs at 4:36 a.m. and 4:49 p.m., lows at 11:18 p.m. and 11:18 p.m. Precipitation total this month 3.32 inches, year 43.66 inches.
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Delaware
New Castle County
Lottery results for four states on December 19
In Pittsburgh the Pennsylvania daily lottery drawing produced number 143. Delaware's daily numbers lottery in Wilmington drew 387. New Jersey's Pick-It game in Trenton selected 579. Straight bets paid 249 dollars, box bets 41.50 dollars, and pairs 24.50 dollars.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Wilmington
Del
Delaware
Trenton
N.J
New Jersey
Brazilian Princess tapez gem on display at Smithsonian
A 21,327 carat Brazilian Princess tapez sits in the Smithsonian on loan to the National Gem Collection. The anonymous owner offers this gem for sale at 50 dollars per carat, totaling 1,066,350 dollars. It measures 6% inches on a side and was found near Teofilo Otoni in Brazil.
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Smithsonian Institution
Washington
National Gem Collection
Teofilo Otoni
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Amoco
Chester Tidewater Terminal Pier
Delaware County Daily Times
Central States Publishing, Inc
Mildred Ave
Primus
LM. Boyd
Ieee
Seren
Cicero
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France
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