Federal workers eye 2.64 percent raise with local boosts
A proposed pay formula from the Federal Salary Council would lift next year's base 2 percent raise by locality increases. Miami leads with about 4.27 percent including the base, Kansas City 2.65 percent, others at 2.64 percent, and New York and Los Angeles excluded from locality boosts. Six cities join rest of U.S. at 2.64 percent: Albuquerque Memphis Salt Lake City San Antonio Norfolk and Oklahoma City.
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Stamp prices likely to rise
Washington AP plan on paying more to mail a letter in early January. Sam Winters, chairman of the Postal Service governing board, said the agency hopes to raise rates as early as January. A 10.3 percent increase is proposed, including a three cent boost in the first class rate to 32 cents. The Postal Rate Commission is reviewing the proposal and expected to rule within weeks.
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News Updates Call Numbers For National World Updates
Break in national and world news updates available via J W Access. Call 865 5000 for latest briefing options. Enter 6705 for national news and 6700 for world news, accessible through the provided lines.
Reopening Tomb of the Patriarchs Deepens Rift in Hebron
In Hebron, the Tomb of the Patriarchs reopens with high tech security and separate entrances to prevent Jewish Muslim clashes after last February’s massacre. Worshipers on both sides lament the renewed barriers and fear violence persists.
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Hebron shrine reopened amid tension after massacre
In Hebron the I sraelis reopened the Abrahamic shrine after Baruch Goldstein opened fire on worshipers killing 29. Soldiers patrol the halls with metal detectors. Jews and Muslims clash over security and access as debate over West Bank settlements intensifies.
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No room at the inns for traveler in Manchester NH
Linda Friedberg, a Chicago traveler, was refused hotel rooms at Econo Lodge Howard Johnson and Queen City Motor Inn for lacking ID though carrying $1,000. Managers cited safety, Gov Merrill pledged help, and Friedberg criticized the attitudes as she slept at a restaurant booth with three women after being turned away.
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Stargate Holds No 1 Box Office With 12.4 Million
Stargate remains North America’s top box office drawing earning 12.4 million for the weekend. It follows last week’s 16.7 million debut as the biggest October opening. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein opens strong in second with 11.2 million and Kevin Costner’s The War lands third at 5.2 million.
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Lawrence Area Forecast Update and Lake Conditions
Lawrence area forecast details high 66 low 53 overnight 53 with no precipitation for today. Lake Clinton at 58 degrees and level 875.89, Perry Lake at 57 degrees and 891.17. Road reports available via Journal-World Access line by call and category 6799. Moon phases list last half on Nov 26 and full on Nov 18.
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Weekend Weather Forecast
Tonight mostly cloudy with a low around 43. Wednesday remains mostly cloudy with a 60 percent rain chance, high near 47 and a low around 38. Thursday stays cool and dry with highs in the 50s and a low near 30. Friday warms to the 60s with a rain risk and a low around 40. Saturday continues with a rain chance and highs in the 60s.
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