White envelopes favored as postal automation advances
Kansas City post office urges residents to use white or very light envelopes for Christmas cards to ease automated sorting. Handwritten addresses on white envelopes discouraged, as the USPS pushes bar coding for by 1995 to speed mail, reduce rate hikes, and cut manual sorting. Hallmark spokesman notes consumer hesitation.
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Shuttle countdown under way for first post-ground launch
CAPE CANAVERAL FL Aboard NASA prepares for Columbia launch after hydrogen leaks paused shuttle program. Crew of seven arrives at Kennedy Space Center as NASA hopes for a smooth 1 17 a m Saturday lift off on a 9 to 10 day astronomy mission.
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False resolution defeats in California schools over internment claims
In Sacramento the Assembly rejected a resolution by Gil Ferguson stating Japanese Americans were not interned in concentration camps during World War II. The 4 to 60 vote drew cross party criticism as lawmakers urged ending old conflicts.
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Senator's son charged in phone scam in Hartford
Hartford police link a tele phone credit card scam to state Sen Frank Barrows son 21 and two Wesleyan ex students. Barrows arraigned on second degree larceny and conspiracy with four more arrests expected. Investigators note many calls to Colombia and drug ties are being explored.
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UF Faces Massive Manhunt As Campus Braces For Threat
The Gainesville case triggers a citywide police hunt with 80 investigators including state and FBI agents. Students flee, fear spreads. many return home or seek safety as campus services suspend tests, allow changes, and boost security. Local officials stress community tragedy and rapid communications.
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Santa Fe
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