Holidays strain gifts as lower income trim buys
An AP Ipsos poll finds predictable cuts in holiday spending across income groups with 61 percent under 50 000 and 47 percent over 50 000 trimming purchases while 7 percent plan higher spending. April Woods of Akron says she plans about 2200 this year, up from 1800, funded by her husband’s delivery job. Only 20 percent use credit cards this season. two thirds plan to pay off balances. Retailers fear a weak season after 2.7 percent sales drop, the steepest since 1969. The poll surveyed 1000 adults Dec 3–8 with a 3.1 point margin.
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Uranium Enrichment Facility Expands Bringing Jobs and Debate
The National Enrichment Facility plans to add 500 new jobs, boosting local employment beyond the current 244. Construction continues at its Andrews County site with day and night shifts, while critics warn of increased risk from nearby Waste Control Specialists disposal. Local official Wesley Burnett cites strong NRC inspections and economic benefits, noting 30 percent of workers already live in Andrews and that the area’s low cost of living and lack of state income tax will attract more staff.
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Four men attempt kidnapping of 12 year old in Midland
Midland police search for four masked men who tried to kidnap a 12 year old boy as he walked behind his northwest Midland home. He escaped from a pickup after about 10 minutes and returned home unharmed. The vehicle was a dark blue extended cab pickup with a spray liner.
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Information sought on four men kidnapping pickup
Police in Midland urge anyone with information to contact the department at 685-7108 or 694-8477 about four men involved with a pickup and a reported kidnapping.
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