Miniature Railroad and Village Becomes Pittsburgh Holiday Fixture
A World War I veteran from Brookville started a model railroad during recovery from gas exposure in France. Now the 83 by 30 foot display at the Carnegie Science Center draws about 350,000 yearly, run by a computer system with 40 volunteers, three part-timers and two staff, 10 months a year after moving from the old Buhl Planetarium in 1953.
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Charles Bowdish
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Lancaster girl dies from meningitis at Wheatland Middle
A 12-year-old Lancaster County student, Kendra McEwan of Wheatland Middle School, died in Lancaster General Hospital after falling ill with meningitis. She had attended school Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving break. No other students are reported ill. state epidemiology director Joel Hersh urged parents to seek medical care for stiff neck, high fever, headache, nausea or vomiting.
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World AIDS Day highlights China openness and aid aims
Beijing marks World AIDS Day with prevention outreach amid government openness after SARS. A China Daily cited 840,000 HIV positives and 80,000 AIDS cases, though accuracy questioned. WHO UNAIDS urge 3 million treated in poor countries by 2005. In entertainment news Roy Disney resigns from Disney board over Eisner rift. In Puerto Rico, 100+ detainees to be moved from Guantanamo within two months, with unclear fate.
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Geneva Accord Faces Skepticism Amid Dissent and Israeli Opposition
In Geneva the Geneva Accord faces last minute Palestinian dissent and strong Israeli pushback, complicating a symbolic peace plan after years of conflict. The pact envisions borders near pre 1967 lines, granting Palestinians most of the West Bank and Gaza and part of Jerusalem, with Nobel laureates and Jimmy Carter among expected attendees.
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Washington Watch Arms export blocked by Hyde
The Bush administration seeks easier weapon sales to Britain and Australia but Rep. Henry Hyde opposes exemptions. Secretary Powell and Rep. Tom Lantos urged committee support, while Hyde argues licensing aids monitoring. Lantos also objects to exemptions.
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Births Jameson Hospital welcomes two New Castle sons
At Jameson Hospital a son was born to Dennis and Gina Ditzen berger of New Castle on November 28, 2003. A second son was born to Daria Nixon and Christopher Allen of New Castle on November 28, 2003.
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Gina Ditzenberger
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Daria Nixon
Christopher Allen
Tuesday Eugene Hudson cruises to uncover county treasures
Eugene Hudson leads a county excursion uncovering local treasures. The report highlights sites visited, neighbors met, and clues about the region’s history turned up along the route. Hudson comments on preserving landmarks while sharing detailed anecdotes from the day.
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Subscriptions and Support Hours for The News
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Nelly Furtado Delights in Motherhood on the Road Tour
Singer Nelly Furtado says motherhood fits her, sharing time with her newborn Nevis while promoting Folklore. The father is Jasper Gahunia, DJ in her band Lil Jaz. Nearby, Peter Jackson and Lord of the Rings fans drew about 100000 to Wellywood for the premiere of the trilogy’s final installment. The film opens in the United States on December 17.
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Notable historical events and a phone contact note
The excerpt lists key events from 1824 to 1955 including the House crisis over the 1824 election, the first drive in service station in 1913, Kirov’s assassination, Tehran conference, and Rosa Parks 1955 bus refusal. It also contains lottery results and a contact for corrections with Tim Kolodziej, managing editor, plus a call to reach the reporter between 10 30 a m and 3 p m.
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