Bush Thanksgiving Baghdad visit underscores security and resolve
President Bush secretly traveled to Baghdad for Thanksgiving to boost morale amid concerns over safety and leaks. He questioned officials from Bremer to the Air Force One pilot, insisted on secrecy, and told troops that America would not retreat after years of costly battles and a hard won liberation. </S>
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Iraqis react to Bush Thanksgiving visit amid secrecy
In Baghdad the Iraqi public and Governing Council members learned of President Bush’s Thanksgiving trip only after arrival. He met four council members and reassured U.S. commitment to a democratic Iraq while Iraqis noted the visit mainly served U.S. soldiers. An overpass was damaged by an explosion and a U.S. soldier died from a gunshot wound during the holiday.
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Retailers hopeful as holiday season begins with sales mix
Retailers preview the 2003 holiday season as early discounts attract shoppers. Sears offers 99 dollar grills and 299.99 DVD camcorders while JCPenney cuts 50 percent on decorations and 35 to 50 percent on apparel. Wal Mart promotes 99.46 dollar 20 inch TVs and 99.74 dollar Kodak cameras. The National Retail Federation projects 5.7 percent rise to 217.4 billion, aided by 27 shopping days. Online sales are expected to rise 42 percent to 12.2 billion from Thanksgiving to Christmas. The busiest period remains the last week before Christmas, though the weekend share varies year to year.
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National Retail Federation
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Forrester Research
Thanksgiving dinner costs rise to 36.28 for ten people
Economist Robert Young notes extra trimmings raise the typical Thanksgiving meal for ten to 36.28 this year, up 1.72 from last year. U S cranberry production centers on Wisconsin Massachusetts and New Jersey while sweet potatoes top North Carolina California and Mississippi. Illinois leads pumpkin output with 299 million pounds ahead of California and Pennsylvania.
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