Fires claim many lives during Christmas weekend
United Press International reports at least 46 people died in fires over the Christmas weekend across multiple states. Incidents blamed on decorations and burning lights include deaths in Indianapolis suburb, Woodbridge New Jersey, Schodack Landing New York, Queens New York City, Susquehanna Pennsylvania, and a Los Angeles area blaze near UCLA.
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Stocks Edge Higher As Market Rebounds From Peace Talks
New York stocks rose for a second straight session as traders absorbed Paris peace talks results and resumed bombings in North Vietnam. Dow gained 0.99 to 1005.04, S&P 500 up 0.32 to 116.15, with Gulf Oil leading gainers and volume over 4.4 million by noon.
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Demolition Crews Tear Down 320 Block Area in Managua
In Managua demolition crews began clearing a 320 square block zone labeled contaminated to bury the dead from the temblor. Fire officials say about 40 by 8 blocks will be razed with lime and burning. fires and looting continue as thousands have died and a core 10,000 remain to work near the city.
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Planning Irrigation Rehab Versus New Land Development
Research advances assist planners and decision makers in weighing whether to spend more on rehabilitating irrigation systems or on developing new lands for irrigation. The study analyzes costs, benefits, and long term water management implications for resource allocation decisions.
Idaho Officials Remember Truman as One of America's Greatest Presidents
Idaho state leaders mourn former President Harry S. Truman and praise his decisive leadership under pressure. Governor Andrus and officials like Joe Williams Marjorie Moon and Tony Park credit Truman with a grass roots empathy and a lasting bond with the common man, insisting history will honor his presidency.
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