Third century begins New Year celebrations US and abroad
Americans mark the new year with parades and sports as crowds fill Times Square to watch the midnight ball drop. Rural Amenca Oklahoma and Moscow residents celebrate differently. In Japan, millions visit Shinto shrines for the holiday as Pres Clinton and team host a New Year party in Vail. The Rose Bowl hosts Michigan versus Southern California as crowds gather in Pasadena.
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Fire kills ten in New York Queens blaze
AP reports New Year fire in a two story Queens residence killed a germithur and three grandchildren and injured others. Officials investigate gas explosion as probable cause while fires in major cities left at least ten dead.
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America's Freedom Train Ends Journey
The America s Freedom Trail voyage ends in Miami as the 2kanth Breer trek closes. Roy McCarmack and son Mayle recall a nation shaped by the journey while artifacts from Lincoln to Jefferson return to lenders. Ross Rowland marks the end with a candlelight toast and plans to disband the crew and return items. President Carter plans a New Year’s Day meal of black eyed peas and will watch the Georgia Pittsburgh game on television. Major New Year’s Eve celebrations occur in Miami with a hotel employee strike unresolved, while Neil Sedaka and Joan Rivers perform under a court-approved arrangement at Fontainebleau. The National Safety Council projects up to 450 traffic deaths around New Year.
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Heavy Snow Warning and Accident Toll After New Year Storm
National Weather Service Hancock Field issued a heavy snow warning for the Syracuse area with potential for up to a foot of snow and winds gusting 20 to 35 mph. A fatal car pedestrian crash in Madison County and numerous minor wrecks occurred as blizzard conditions and poor visibility disrupted Upstate New York. Route 81 near Cicero to Adams closed briefly as accidents mounted and residents faced miserable road conditions.
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New Year’s Day Chuckle Delves Into Ball Game Oddity
A lighthearted note reflects on the day after New Year’s Eve and quirky chaos as someone juggles watching multiple football games at once, finding humor in the hectic start to the year.
Flagpole Trouble Affects Syracuse Federal Pole
A malfunction blamed on cold and wind chilled the 70 foot aluminum flagpole at the Syracuse federal building. The automatic flag mechanism failed yesterday, leaving the banner unfurled late New Year’s Eve. Officials and guards reported the backup and manual systems also failed, costing the project over $10,000 and prompting questions to GSA and a House subcommittee.
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