Explosion Toll Rises From Bridgeport Tank Farm Blast
Five people are dead after a chemical explosion at Rollins Environmental Services in Bridgeport New Jersey. More than 40 first responders were sickened by fumes as tests on 80 stored chemicals began. Investigators probe a second blast and possible long term health risks.
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UPI
Danny Simons
Philadelphia
Robert Sharer
Glendora
Joseph Macey
Pine Hill
Louis Saccomanno
Camden
Walter Baumgartner
Morristown
Rollins Environmental Services Inc
John Doyle
Doyle
Widow refuses to give up pet dog amid housing ban
Miami widow Hattie Finkelday, 77, faces eviction from Aronovitz Villas by January 1 unless she rehomes her dog Susie. She vows to die rather than surrender the pet, saying the dog keeps her safe after multiple robberies and attacks. Neighbors note Susie is her only reason to live.
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Hattie
Miami
UPI
Adley
Jordan
Finkelday
Microwave backlash fuels suit over Channel 10 site
A class action against the Clark County School District seeks to halt the Channel 10 antenna at Rochelle Avenue and Jeffrey Street over safety fears from microwave emissions. The district warns a bond exceeding $1 million may be required if the injunction grips funding tied to a January start. a Dec. 19 court hearing is set.
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Clark County
Rochelle Avenue
Jeffrey Street
Pat Clary
Channel 10
Clary
Robert Petroni
Hikers urged to use backcountry register in Las Vegas
The Bureau of Land Management in Las Vegas sets up a backcountry hikers register to aid rescues in Red Rock Canyon and Mt. Charleston. Chief ranger Joe Williams notes many hikers are unskilled in wilderness safety and danger can arise off roads. Signing options include the BLM office near Decatur and Vegas Drive or Spring Mountain Ranch, or by phone with trip details.
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Las Vegas
Joe Williams
BLM
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Red Rock Canyon
Mt. Charleston
Decatur Boulevard
Vegas Drive
Spring Mountain Ranch
Christmas Is Too Short Suggests 12 Days Approach
Sister Patricia Knopp argues Christmas ends too quickly and urges celebrating the 12 days from December 25 to January 6. She proposes spreading gifts and foods over the period to enhance enjoyment and renewal.
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Chicago
UPI
Patricia Knopp
U.S
Coast Guard Escorts Panama Red in Miami Port Drug Haul
UPI reports the Coast Guard Cape Shoalwater escorted into Miami a 110 foot Panama ship carrying three tons of marijuana worth about two million dollars. The week’s third major marijuana seizure also involved the Venezuelan Lemarca I with twenty two tons valued at fifteen million dollars and a Dona Adelma incident near Mole St Nicholas.
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Fla
UPI
Coast Guard
Cape Shoalwater
Venezuela
Lemarca I
Tampa
Dona Adelma
Mole St. Nicholas
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