Christmas Stamps May Cause Overseas Mail Confusion
The Postal Service warns two billion Christmas stamps without denominations could cause overseas postage issues. Universal Postal Union rules require a denomination, but the stamps were printed before rate changes were set. Officials say foreign clerks may not be informed and domestic use is preferred. First class letters rise from 10 to 13 cents on December 28.
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Federal court decision takes control of South Boston High School
Signs around South Boston High School today mark Tuesday's court ruling to take control of the school, signaling a major change in administration and management of the campus.
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Loch Ness Monster Theory Gains New Interest Says Dinsdale
Tim Dinsdale remains convinced of a living Loch Ness creature and cites four week Boston Academy of Applied Science tests with underwater gear and color photos. Critics demand a carcass. Edinburgh symposium fallout prompts Royal Society of Edinburgh and universities to sever ties.
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Godwin May Ask Registration of Guns
Governor Godwin discusses gun registration proposals and defense measures to avoid a state deficit. He notes belt tightening saved about 60 million dollars, defers new actions until December revenue figures, and addresses political endorsements and university club controversy. He also mentions veterans as potential volunteers for armed security and hints at further groundwork.
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United Cancels Flights Through Christmas Eve
United Airlines halts all scheduled flights through Christmas Eve after talks with the International Association of Machinists broke off. About 18,000 United workers are affected as charter flights are also scrubbed through Jan. 1, raising likely holiday travel difficulties for NFL teams and passengers.
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Weather summary for Northern Valley and Virginia forecast
Mostly cloudy tonight and Friday across the Northern Valley and Virginia with low 30s to mid 30s tonight and highs in the 40s north to 50s south on Friday. Extended outlook calls for a fair start to the weekend with rain or snow possible Sunday or Monday and cold highs in the mid 30s to low 40s with 20s nights. Rainfall figures show 1972 highest annual total at 53.02 inches and monthly averages listed for the past 62 years.
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UN Proposals Collapse After Bitter Debate
At UN headquarters in New York the General Assembly failed to pass amendments condemning foreign involvement in Angola after harsh exchanges. Chinese delegate Lai accused Soviet leaders of fascist tactics, while Cuban envoy Alarcon warned of Cuban support for the MPLA. Moynihan said Cuba has troops in multiple African countries. Zaire withdrew its amendment as African supporters abandoned the Angola issue. the assembly later voted 101 to 15 condemning South Africa’s racism.
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