Somalia veteran recalls rescue mission and war readiness
Walworth describes a tense yet prepared stance as recruiting offices housed veterans from Somalia. Dignitaries from multiple nations joined the Marines and sailors on two ships toward Oman, sharing meals and bridging Cold War tensions. The crew soon returned to the Persian Gulf for Operation Desert Storm within two weeks.
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Great Britain
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Germany
Persian Gulf
Marines Bring Wheat to Bardera Camp Sparks Riot in Somalia
U S Marines and allied troops expanded food relief in Bardera and Hoddur as wheat handouts triggered a riot at the Bardera feeding center. Witnesses report injuries and crowd chaos as looting and disruption compromised aid delivery amid Somalia’s famine crisis.
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Bardera
Somalia
U.S
Hoddur
Mogadishu
British Broadcasting Corp
Camping club elects 1993 officers in Ottawa
Folks & Facts report that Nightcrawlers Camping Club elected 1993 officers after a Christmas party. Details list officers by couple, a donation to a person in need, and plans for the January 9 meeting at the Courts Building. Also notes community awards and NARFE activities in Ottawa.
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Camping Club
Nightcrawlers Camping Club
Loy
Clarice Knight
Ray
Doris Reed
Pat Carey
Jerry
Debbie Fritts
Alvin
Lucille Crawford
Ralph
Betty Bloomer
Marvin
Dorothy Duvall
Country Inn
Courts Building
Inaugural financing criticized for Clinton ceremony
Washington AP reports Clinton will largely fund his inauguration with private loans from individuals and businesses. The committee plans to raise 17 to 18 million through loans repaid by memorabilia sales ticket sales and TV commercials. Memorial items priced 10 to 25 dollars include paper weights neckties mugs and scarves.
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Washington
Bill Clinton
Bush
Clinton
Richard Mintz
American Express
IBM
General Motors
Mintz
Clinton Committee
Brooks Brothers
Cbs-Tv
Author uses personal ads to craft fictional heroines
Author Russell discusses building a book by soliciting letters from women across Canada and the United States, including Vicki Johnson who describes adventurous life and multiple marriages. He plans to respond with questions to gauge character, aiming to create a heroine inspired by real people while planning to start the new book by late summer.
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Russell
Canada
Missouri
Kansas
California
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
New Hampshire
Ms. Johnson
Rus
Weather outlook sees cool, dry days this week
SWaKen Achaea reports Monday through Wednesday dry with lows from 10 to 15 in the northwest rising to the upper 20s southeast. Highs reach 30s north to 40s south Monday and Tuesday, then 40s statewide Wednesday. Barometer 30.5 inches and rising. Sunset 5:05, sunrise 7:40.
Glickman lands Clinton pick Espy for Agriculture
Kansas figures react to President-elect Clinton nominating Rep. Mike Espy of Mississippi to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Glickman calls Espy bright and capable while Roberts praises his work ethic and respect among lawmakers. Kansas Farm Bureau voices concern about Midwest wheat knowledge translating from Mississippi.
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Associated Press
Kansas
Dan Glickman
Clinton
Mike Espy
Mississippi
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Glickman
Espy
Pat Roberts
House Agriculture Committee
Farm Bureau
Ottawa Herald subscription rates notice 1992
The Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for 1992 including in town carrier options and mail options across Franklin County and adjacent regions. Rates cover one month to one year with varying prices for urban, rural, motor route, and out of state mail subscriptions. All rates are in advance.
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Ottawa
Frankin
State of Kansas
Secret Santa Gives Cash in Kansas City Area
A Jackson County businessman stages his 10th annual Christmas spree in Independence and Kansas City, handing out $100 bills to strangers in need. He has given as much as $24,000 in a day and emphasizes anonymity and giving back. The story follows his street deliveries and philosophy of choosing recipients by a hopeful look and struggle.
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Independence
Jackson County
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Shari Hand
Wal-Mart
Holiday Closures and Sales In Local Shops
Dairy Queen South will close for holidays from December 20 through New Year’s Day. An After Christmas Sale runs. Cornerstone Bookstore hosts Celebration Hall available for New Year’s Eve with contact 242-3166. Country Living offers 50 percent off Christmas items and 20 percent off entire stock through December 31. Guy & Mae’s in Wimsb closes December 25 to January 4, reopening January 5. The Chocolate Shack stays open December 24 from 9 to 4 for last minute gifts, closed Christmas Day, reopening December 26 from 9 to 4. Christmas gifts are 10 to 50 percent off.
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Dairy Queen South
Chocolate Shack
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