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Christmas Outlook Boosts Retail and Wages Nationwide
Retail sales expected to rise 2 to 5 percent this season with a $19.5 billion December total. Meantime, government workers receive larger Christmas pay, Wall Street bonuses loom, and merchants anticipate a strong holiday period amid mixed weather and cautious consumer confidence. Health officials report no influenza surge in Maryland, attributing steady demand to discretionary income and normal seasonal illness patterns. A Martinsburg mayor faces an unsigned $100 purse found after a duck incident, with funds to support a local Christmas tree if unclaimed.
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