Winter's Fangs Bite Deep in International Falls
In International Falls Minnesota residents endure the coldest stretch in the lower 48 with four hours above zero. The town on Rainy Lake faces long winters yet sustains neighborliness and shared achievement as ice breaks each May. About 9,109 locals live there with cross-border ties to Fort Frances Canada. Gordy McBride, a longtime chamber leader, notes the cross-border spirit.
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International Falls
South International Falls
Ranier
Rainy River
Fort Frances
Canada
Chamber of Commerce
Gordy McBride
Abortion worries a pregnant teen seeks help and guidance
A teen writes to Dear Abby fearing pregnancy and abortion options. She asks about free clinics, costs, safety, and emotional impact, noting fear of parental discovery and lack of hospital experience. The columnist directs her to Planned Parenthood for examination and counseling.
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Abby
Planned Parenthood Clinic
Oil Demand Hits New High Amid Cold Winter Effects
U S oil use reached a December record averaging 19.131 million barrels daily for four weeks to Dec 17, driven by cold weather. The FEA cites above 11 percent year over year rise with distillates and heavy fuel oil up sharply. NWS warns January will stay below normal east of the Divide and southern Rockies. Virginia ABC stores in the state will close at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and stay shut until Jan 3.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Federal Energy
U.S
FEA
National Weather Service
the Weather Service
Continental Divide
Rocky Mountains
Richmond
Virginia
ABC
Tear Gas Grenade Arrest In Hopewell
A 19 year old Fort Bragg paratrooper Paul David May was arrested in Hopewell Virginia and charged with feloniously discharging a tear gas grenade into the Police Department lobby causing injuries to three officers a magistrate and others including a baby. May is held in Petersburg Correctional Center on 10000 cash bond with a January 4 hearing in Hopewell General District Court. The incident occurred about 11 pm Monday during which several people sustained skin irritations.
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Hopewell
May
Goren Bridge and Omar Sharif 1976 Crime not required
East opens and West doubles to show values. North raises to four hearts. Declarer Hans Lind foils defense with a clever diamond and trump maneuvers to force a limit no matter what. West's queen of diamonds and South's discards seal the contract in this elegant loss-on-loss play.
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Hague
South
West
North
Declarer
Hans Lind
Dummy
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Haines’ Merket
Sale
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International
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Massie Ferguson
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den Heuser
International Corn Planter
CUZ
Pennsylvania
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Mullendore
Morrow
Bohrer
Close
State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Gregory
Executive
Mt. St. Marys College
Herbert Myers
Wes Warren
Shenandoah College & Conservatory of Music
Winchester, Virgin
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Omar Sharif
Crago
King of
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Robert B. Dale, Jr
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William L. Perry Alson H. Smith, Jr
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