Holiday bargain frenzy as shoppers rush stores
In a nationwide opening of the holiday shopping season, about 500 shoppers queued before dawn at a Wal-Mart in Abington Massachusetts for early bird deals on toys and electronics. Donna Gramazio Brockton bought a battery jeep on sale for 197 dollars and bikes while Sheila Sherlock Whitman grabbed toys Gameboy games and a VCR DVD player plus a printer at discounted prices.
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After-Thanksgiving shoppers brave cold crowds
Lorain resident Robert Frost carts a dirt bike bought for his 6-year old son from Wal-Mart amid brisk crowds and frigid winds. The Chronicle-Telegram notes shoppers persevere through post holiday sales despite the cold.
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Seasonal shoppers flood area stores on Thanksgiving weekend
Robert Frost of Lorain says the best time of year is here as bargain hunters fill parking lots and toy aisles. Dean Nichols of South Amherst buys a dishwasher and treadmill at Target while Chris Zaryk, with a day off, purchases an aquarium and a DVD player for her family. Others plan to skip the rush despite big deals.
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Iraq ready for inspections as UN teams begin work
Inspectors report Iraq cooperating and opening doors at suspected weapons sites as UN teams start disarmament digs. The test lies in uncovering open questions about remaining weapons programs and mass destruction capabilities amid US threats of military action.
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Kenya arrests 12 in attacks at Mombasa and hotel blast
Kenyan police say they detained twelve foreigners including Pakistanis Somalis and a Spaniard amid probes into the 1998 embassy bombings linked to al Qaida. An Israeli charter jet was fired on at Mombasa Airport with two attackers blowing up a hotel lobby nearby killing ten Kenyans three Israelis and three bombers. President Moi toured the blast scene as authorities warn of global terrorism links.
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Equal opportunity opens doors for women in athletics
After years of inequality Title X has allowed women to succeed in athletics. The piece notes gains within local and state programs and the ongoing push for equity amid budget strain. It also touches on related social issues alongside sports coverage.
Bell ringers spread Christmas cheer in North Ridgeville
Maureen Sill volunteered 30 years after signing with North Ridgeville Rotary to ring for the Salvation Army at Giant Eagle, noting many lose jobs and need help. Dave Bennett rang at TOPS in Elyria during a snow night, stressing the value of donations. The agency seeks volunteers to boost kettle funds after a 25000 funding cut, aiming to cover half by more volunteers.
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