PALMDALE -- With unsolicited packages from the general public to U.S. military personnel banned because of the threat they could contain poisons or explosives, the Red Cross is stepping in to act as intermediary. This week, the Antelope Valley Red Cross office will collect donations of candies, toiletries, music CDs and other gifts to send on to American military overseas. "We have had quite a few calls, and this was requested through national (Red Cross headquarters), so I guess they've had quite a few requests," said Sarah Gonzalez, secretary at the Palmdale Red Cross office. Items may be dropped off...