Pope John Paul II reaches to Jews during Christmas Mass
In a Christmas address at St Peter's Basilica the Pope lauded Jews as the people who gave Jesus to mankind. He spoke of Jewish heritage and noted Vatican Israel ties, urging reconciliation while describing all humanity as included in God's love. The Mass began his lighter holiday schedule ahead of the Urbi et Orbi address.
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Christmas Eve Services at Paramount Terrace Church
Etta Grove and Paul Kobell of the Paramount Terrace Christian Church staff prepare for a busy Christmas Eve with four candlelight services planned Wednesday night and more than 3,000 worshipers expected by night’s end. For Christmas Day services, see Page 16A.
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Paul Kobell
Paramount Terrace Christian Church
Judge allows death penalty option in Nichols case
A federal judge ruled prosecutors may seek the death penalty against Terry Nichols despite the jury finding he did not intend to kill. Judge Richard Matsch declined to bar emotional victim testimony at the upcoming sentencing phase after Nichols was convicted of conspiracy and involuntary manslaughter but acquitted on murder and using a truck bomb to kill and destroy.
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Oklahoma prosecutors renew bid for trial in high profile case
Prosecutors press for trial despite acquittal on intent to kill. They argue major participation and elevated intent are required for death sentence, while involuntary manslaughter carries up to six years. The judge noted the ruling and directed further review on page 3A.
Planned chicken plant targets Muslim meat customers in Panhandle
Anadvertisement seeks Muslims trained in animal slaughter for a new chicken processing plant on the Hardeman Childress county line. Area officials welcomed the potential project as good news and an economic boon for the Texas Panhandle, with marketing aimed at Muslim consumers.
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Job ads seek workers for poultry unit in Texas as town debates plant
In Childress area residents express excitement over potential jobs as an Indian firm negotiates a poultry slaughtering plant. Ads in Vernon, Childress and Quanah papers call for 12 personnel, noting Muslim workers must recite Qur’an verses before slaughter. Applications to be mailed to P O Box 1210 Childress Texas. Page 3A contains the full proposal.
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Fort Lawn Teaches Tax Breaks No Property Tax For Town
Taxpayers in Fort Lawn South Carolina received a Christmas note from Mayor Earl Thrailkill stating there will be no property taxes this year. The town earns about forty two thousand dollars from a local sales tax and twenty thousand from property taxes. If no property tax is levied, the town can keep the full sales tax revenue. Ho Ho Ho. Almanac notes Ringo Starr received his first drum set for Christmas in 1959.
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Christmas Suffering Highlighted in Empty Stocking Fund Appeal
A family battles cold, hunger, and lack of basics as a Christmas plea urges readers to donate to the Empty Stocking Fund. The appeal details a hard Christmas with minimal food, no beds, and scarce warmth, asking Amarillo Globe-News readers to aid through donations and in‑person gifts.
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Amarillo and Borger Families Give Memorial and Honorary Gifts
A list of donations totaling 991,337.36 from numerous Amarillo area families and others. Gifts include $50 in Jesus' Name, $25 in memory of relatives, and $100 memorials to various named individuals such as grandchildren and parents. Donors include Marjorie Collie, Joe and Sally Braschler, LaVern and Audra Fae Smith, Gene and family, Michele and Don Taylor, and the Truitts among many anonymous contributors.
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Audra Fae Smith
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Gene Burks
Bob Denman
Chester Scott
Amatino
Shenne
Brucenasenasiesia
Ervin J. Mooney
Michele
Don Taylor
R.T
Frances Taylor
POU AM Ca
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Lomas Wright
Happy
David G. Hill
Gary
Linda Truitt
John Austin
J.P
Linda Batley
Audrey Brunetto
Marcia Bentle
Amarilio
Snow likely as cold front lingers in area
Forecasters warn of additional snow in the region with a 50 percent chance of more flurries today. Children with shiny new bicycles feel the urge to celebrate while slush and ice persist on streets and sidewalks. Amarillo last saw a white Christmas a decade ago when 1.5 inches fell on Christmas Day, covering a portion of the area.
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Snow totals rise as Amarillo nears monthly record
The National Weather Service reports Amarillo International Airport recorded 0.9 inches of snowfall on Wednesday, bringing December totals to 10.6 inches and seasonal totals to 16 inches. The city’s December average is 2.5 inches, while the December record is 15.3 inches set in 1987. Highs near 30, northeast winds 10 to 15 mph, and a 50 percent chance of snow tonight. Friday partly cloudy with possible early flurries, weekend snow chances persist. Weather continues on Page 2A.
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