Treasures on the tree and Victorian memories reappearing
A feature on how modern readers seek comfort in memories and mementoes of the past as Victorian Christmas ornaments satisfy a nostalgic need. The weather outlook notes mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of drizzle or flurries and highs around 40 to 45 degrees.
Tibet visitors seek harmony amid Chinese tensions
Tourists flock to Tibet to view sites connected to the Dalai Lama exiled from China while noting the region’s enduring calm with nature. Penny Marshall, famed for Big and Jumping Jack Flash, discusses moving beyond fears to direct her work. Teens in malls fear rows as centers chase dollars. Cavaliers fall as Bulls post 116 96 win with a record 26 straight points.
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Hail Reports From Cleveland Area Storm
The National Weather Service in Cleveland confirms half inch hail fell at 5:50 p.m. in Lorain County per the sheriff's office, with additional hail at Cleveland Hopkins Airport as a thunderstorm preceded a cold front. No damage was reported.
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Iraq sets its own talks date over Kuwait crisis
Iraq insists it will fix the date for direct talks in Baghdad and accuses Bush of lying about proposals. The United States warns Iraq to quit Kuwait or face consequences as U.N. deadline nears. US troops near 420,000 by mid January. debates over dates strain prospects for peace.
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White House
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Saddam Hussein
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First Yellow African Violet Created by Nolan Blansit
Nolan Blansit of Camden Township claims to have bred the world’s first yellow African violet after a life of plant breeding struggles. He began in 1979 in Kentucky and by 1983 produced seedlings with yellow markings, though a 100 percent pure yellow remained elusive. He notes patience and cross-breeding as key, with limited commercial availability expected for now.
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Nolan Blansit
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California
Ad Suly
WueHi
African Violet Society of America
Kentucky
Missouri
Dallas
Gene Krebs
Controversy Over Keystone School Board Member Jerry Long
Dozens of parents plan to attend the Keystone School Board meeting to demand resignations from board member Jerry Long amid misdemeanor public indecency charges. Petitions with roughly 300 signatures have circulated, urging Long to step aside as his Elyria court case proceeds. Long pleaded no contest after initially claiming innocence. a Jan. 4 pre-sentencing hearing is set.
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Keystone
Jerry Long
Chip Thorn
Route 18
Penfield
Long
Elyria
Hut Tansderlinad
Indian Hollow Reservation
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Arthur Smith
Wellington
Lottery director job uncertain for Nabakowski in Voinovich era
The Columbus lottery director Ronald Nabakowski seeks to stay in office if governor elect George Voinovich preserves Celeste appointees. Rumors place Virgil Brown as possible lottery chief, but no confirmations are given. Nabakowski remains hopeful and is preparing his resume while options are studied.
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Ronald Nabakowski
George Voinovich
Lorain
Voinovich
Nabakowski
Richard Celeste
Cleveland
Mike Dawson
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