Clinton to name four Cabinet picks in Christmas announcement
Former Carter aide Baird would be first woman to head the Justice Department and a likely fourth woman in the Clinton Cabinet. Other selections include Bruce Babbitt for interior and Micke y Kantor for U S trade representative as transition aides. Elders named surgeon general candidate, with Gibbons as White House science adviser.
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Turnpike Scrooge Fees Spark Debate Over Tree Parade
In Deer River Minnesota residents claim the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission acted Scrooge like by charging Dick Willie $266 in oversized vehicle tolls after he donated labor and a truck to haul the national Christmas tree from Chippewa National Forest to Washington. Ohio Indiana Illinois waived tolls while Chicago included Willie and the tree in a parade. commission cites $2 billion debt and a bond agreement to not waive tolls.
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Alphabetical look back at 1992 personalities and events
A compact recap traces notable figures from Andrew to Stockdale and Helmsley, highlighting how 1992’s mix of headlines produced a year that was memorable for many. The piece surveys diverse figures from royalty to politics and pop culture, noting the era’s eccentric streak.
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Banana ripening breakthrough teased by Jim Still
The business section previews a new method from Jim Still of Thermal Technologies that promises faster, uniform banana ripening. The innovation could shift market timing and reduce waste for retailers and consumers alike.
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Larry King Predicts 1993 Hot and Not Figures
USA Weekend asks Larry King for predictions on who will be hot and who will not in 1993. The CNN host shares his views on movers and shakers as the new year approaches, reflecting on a year spent interviewing prominent figures.
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Birds face Giants in regular season finale preview
Bob Grotz outlines the Eagles last regular season game against the Giants and ponders Kotite’s lineup, playing time, and implications for Birds playoff positioning.
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