Hart dies at 64 in Washington after cancer battle
Senate liberal icon Philip A Hart of Michigan died at 64 in his Washington home following a battle with malignant melanoma. Known as the conscience of the Senate, he championed civil rights and consumer protection and had announced he would not seek another term. Carter called him a man of integrity. Hart’s wife described his last hours with family and carolers nearby.
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Girl receives rare face surgery finds Christmas joy
Ida Hays who had a complex orbital hypertelorism repair at New York University Hospital says her Christmas was great. The 16 year old, treated by Dr John Marquis Converse, describes improved sight and a friendlier reaction from neighbors while preparing for further surgery in February.
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Holiday Tragedy Strikes Reynolds Family in Fairfield
In Fairfield Maine a Christmas fire destroyed a two story home killing Dorothy Reynolds three youngest sons and injuring her seven other children. Fire Chief Leighton praised 12 year old Mellody for shepherding siblings to safety as the family endures a history of holiday losses and misfortune.
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Widow 75 Plows Four Acre Farm in Plant City
Mrs Griffin, a 75 year old widow in Plant City Florida, tends a four acre vegetable patch with a mule named Bill. Since her husband’s death two years ago she works the field and takes produce to the Tampa Farmers Market twice weekly. She bought the mule and tools 25 years ago for £50 and resents being told she is too old to work.
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95 Muslims Missing As Ship Sinks
Cairo reports 95 missing after the cargo passenger Patra sank in the Red Sea following a Friday disaster. The ship carried 887 people including 87 crew and most passengers were Muslim pilgrims returning from Mecca and Medina. Survivors say crew rushed to lifeboats ahead of pilgrims. lifeboats and firefighting gear blamed for deaths.
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