Bush visits Somalia amid security push and sieges in Mogadishu
U S troops dug new gun pits evicted 30 squatters and seized arms to safeguard President Bush during his Somalia visit. Forces, including a 400 soldier U S Italian unit, secure Merca while warlords withdraw. Leaflets warn attackers and embassy defenses rise as Bush arrives aboard a C 141 from Jeddah.
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Bush to Meet Yeltsin in Sochi for Historic START II Pact
President Bush, on his 25th and final overseas trip, will meet Boris Yeltsin in Sochi January 2 and 3 to sign a sweeping nuclear arms control agreement. He travels from Somalia after visiting troops and famine victims en route to the Black Sea summit, with Secretary Lawrence Eagleburger finalizing details in Geneva.
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Readers Informed Of Daily Times New Year Edition
A note to readers states the Daily Times will publish a normal edition tomorrow, New Year’s Day, as part of its New Year service to the audience.
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New Year Parade Adorns Broad Street for Strut Up
Neal Zoren previews the Mum mers Parade in Philadelphia as Delaware Valley residents prepare for the traditional New Year strut. The piece highlights changes in this year’s festivities and the city’s festive mood.
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Gebhart reflects on Christmas memories of yesteryears
Friday columnist Ed Gebhart recalls simpler Christmas gifts from nostalgic winters. He contrasts today’s video games and battery toys with painted bikes, cowboy outfits, colder days, deeper snow, and larger trees from the past.
Best Movies Of The Year And Sugar Bowl Preview
Movie critic Roger Ebert weighs in on the year best with strong opinions. Miami and Alabama face off in the Sugar Bowl in a clash for the title while Eagles prep to meet the Saints in a pivotal game.
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