Christmas Day Peace Amid Global Turbulence
Christmas Day brought mixed scenes from around the world. In Bethlehem about 15,000 visitors viewed the traditional birthplace while Beirut’s streets were quiet amid long civil conflict and Argentina faced heavy security after a guerrilla attack. In the United States, highways faced renewed danger with traffic deaths forecast to rise, and shoppers faced post holiday sales as weather slowed roads near Dallas.
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Social Security Funds Grow In Collin County
TheCollin County social security inflow rises as the 11 percent benefit boost takes effect. A total of 9 660 recipients receive retirement disability payments, up from 8 075 three years ago, averaging 1 729 per person versus 1 172 nationally. The SSA report covers the nation and local breakdowns.
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Rain Helps Plano Firefighters After Grass Fire Spike
Plano Fire Department reports seven grass fires through Monday and two on Tuesday, all minor. Fires were extinguished on Dallas North Pkwy near railroad tracks and south of Plano Lifestyle Apartments. one smoke investigation at 3484 Chelsea found no fire.
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White Christmas Hits Plano In Brief Snowfall
Early Christmas morning Plano woke to a rare White Christmas in the Dallas area. Snow began late Christmas Eve and melted by late morning. A time exposure shows midnight accumulation and a light city coating, with large flakes visible in Haggard Park.
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Ford Enjoys Family Christmas Skiing Vacation
President Ford revels in a Rockies holiday with his family during an eight day trip. He skis about three hours daily and handles two hours of official duties while praising a five point gain in his job performance rating from a Gallup poll.
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Gas Shortages Likely Less Severe This Winter
The Federal Energy Administration reports warmer than usual November and early December weather will ease gas shortages, with main impacts on industries and electric utilities rather than homeowners. FEA head Frank Zarb warns some areas like North Carolina Ohio and Pennsylvania could face shutdown risks if supplies lag, and propane could strain states including NC OH SC TN and WV if cold snaps hit.
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Weekend warmth after clear skies post Christmas
The National Weather Service forecasts continued clear skies through the weekend with rising temperatures. Tonight will dip into the 30s, warming to the 50s by Saturday.
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