Winter storm snarls sweeping U S with heavy snow and cold
National Weather Service warns of subfreezing Arctic chill and lake effect snow from coast to coast. Snow, sleet, and rain plague the East while the West endures bitter cold. Christmas Day expected to bring partial sun and scattered flurries. Strong temp swings mark a rare warm front amid widespread weather advisories.
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Weather brief with lake effect snow flurries
A string of fragmented weather readings notes cloudy conditions with scattered flurries and localized lake-effect snow. Forecasts include cold lows near 5 to 10 degrees and highs around 20 to 25 degrees with partial sun at times.
Deaths: five notable figures from politics, sports, arts
Thomas M. Erwin former California assemblyman who helped create the Galfornia Department of Fish and Game after World War II dies at 97 in Sacramento. Wendell Scott a pioneering stock car driver who broke the color bar and inspired a film dies at 69 in Danville. Cecil Effinger Colorado composer and UC professor who invented a device to print music dies at 76 in Boulder. Herbert Salzman international economist who served under four presidents dies at 74 in New York. Jonathan Walker Napa chef who organized meals after last year’s Northern California earthquake dies at about age.
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Sharon Pratt Dixon to become Washington DC mayor
Sharon Pratt Dixon aged 46, former utility company executive, will become mayor of Washington DC following Marion Barry’s legal troubles. The article notes her inexperience for the role and upcoming fiscal challenges, including a district budget around 100 million dollars, while hopeful signs emerge from Barry’s departure and federal engagement.
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On This Date 1985 El Salvador Christmas Truce
El Salvador announces a 10 day Christmas holiday truce with leftist rebels amid accusations of violations from both sides. Newspaper notes 1983 hostage recall and refers to historic broadcasts from Brant Rock Massachusetts. Readers urged to report factual inaccuracies via a listed phone number.
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