Valentine's Day lore blends myth with modern spend
A scrambled report notes Americans spent about 655 million on Valentine’s Day gifts and cards, citing an industry group. It recalls ancient Rome’s Lupercalia festival and a pope’s ban, then mentions a Massachusetts course offering quirky “lewd foods” like an orange said to inspire love, amid mixed scientific claims.
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Four North Syracuse elementary schools closed after beam cracks
Four North Syracuse elementary schools with 2800 plus students were closed after officials found cracks in 42 foot laminated wood beams supporting cafeteria roofs. Smith Road Elementary's roof collapsed Saturday under melting snow. Lakeshore Bear Road and Roxboro Road were also shut. Superintendent Jerome Melvin said the issue may not be as serious as Smith Road and expected reopenings by Tuesday, though cafeterias might stay closed.
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Record cold drives NiMo bills higher across Syracuse
Herald Journal reports Niagara Mohawk Power Corp notes January energy use rose 20 to 30 percent and bills for the service area increased about 40 percent from last January. Park Meats and Grocery in Syracuse saw a 10 percent month rise. Mike Colwell faces a $900 NiMo bill while George Georgiade of George's Wholesale Sports Cards laments high costs of heating and energy.
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Pull back or bombs fall Serbs told
U S officials warned NATO airstrikes will hit Bosnian and Serbian artillery if not withdrawn from Sarajevo by February 21. Madeleine Albright said there would be no extension. Perry ruled out bombardment of Belgrade and outlined options to widen air strikes if talks stall. Serbian nationalists pressed for infantry pullback in exchange for artillery withdrawal. Haris Silajdzic accused Serbs of delaying tactics.
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Clinton touts economy gains and deficit cut plan
President Clinton told Congress the nation should credit his administration with rising output, more jobs, and shrinking deficits. He touted a 500 billion deficit reduction plan funded partly by tax increases, saying government can boost productivity while lowering long-term interest rates. Forecasters project 1995 growth around 2.8 percent, slower than 1994's 3.2 percent.
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