24 Dec 2001
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2001
Page
1
In Nazareth the Nativity reenactment draws visitors seeking hope amid a city riven by distrust between Arab Christians and Muslims. A mosque project beside the Basilica of the Annunciation deepens divisions as bulldozers work in the pit.
A man with a one way ticket attempted to ignite explosives in his shoes aboard an American Airlines jet. FBI tests found plastic explosives in his sneakers and authorities charged him with assaulting a flight crew. FAA ordered tighter screening as aviation security faces new challenges. The suspect, Richard C Reid or Tariq Raja, was sedated by crew and passengers during the incident.
In Middletown Emily and Erica Hargreaves join siblings and peers in an outdoor Nativity re-enactment at Christ Reformed United Church of Christ. Children play Virgin Mary Joseph and shepherds wearing period attire beside a manger scene with a pony and a goat.
A three story home at 005 Rosemont Ave owned by Kenneth and Colleen Rice suffered a heavy fire Saturday night. Investigators say a heating unit in the attic caused the blaze, which destroyed about 200000 in belongings. No one was injured as neighbors watched from Baker Park while firefighters battled the flames. The Rices, who left for a Christmas party, were displaced and are seeking places to stay or store items as they plan a holiday reunion at a new location. The fire drew a large crowd and extensive firefighting efforts from multiple units.
At Francis Scott Key Mall on Sunday families gathered for a holiday scene with Santa. Garrina Hammond of Woodbine brought her sons Bryan and Joey, who told Santa a remote-control monster truck is his top wish. A stand-in grandmother photographed the moment after hearing the high photo prices, while other families shared seasonal moments and reflections on Christmas.
Post office officials project delivering about 20 billion pieces of mail and packages during the holiday season from after Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve. Spokeswoman Helen Skillman notes volume comparisons to 2000 won’t be known until two weeks after season end and cites contamination as a factor. The USPS promotes letters for wartime families and expands online services to boost business.
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