Polish Yuletide Begins Amid Polish Crisis
Rebellious coal miners in one Silesian mine ended their occupation to spend Christmas with families, while 1,298 workers in another mine kept their siege demanding an end to martial law. Across Poland shortages of food and fuel marked a sorrowful Christmas as thousands jailed under martial law remained in internment camps. A papal letter on church state relations was delivered to Premier Jaruzelski, who planned a Christmas Eve address. Defections by Poland’s ambassadors to Japan and the United States heightened tensions, while Haig warned of a total economy collapse he predicted for Poland. The Vatican released excerpts from an Christmas Eve homily urging the war end before Christmas.
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Christmas Tree Contributions Honor Mrs Warren L Johnston
In loving memory of Mrs Warren L Johnston contributions noted on Thursday. Amounts recorded include $10.00 with a total of $10.06 and a previous balance of $8,763.16. The grand total reached $8,773.16 through continued donations.
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Americans light beacon of solidarity for Poland
Americans lit a candle in window and doused lights for three minutes at 9 p.m. EST to show solidarity with Poland under martial law, a gesture echoed by officials and ordinary citizens nationwide. The campaign linked to a White House pledge and sparked a grassroots wave despite safety concerns from fire departments.
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Patched and Struggling Family Keeps Christmas Despite Hardship
Henry Rose family of 14 squats on private property near Pocahontas Fuel Company. In a ruined hut with a plastic roof and dirt floor they gather on Christmas Eve to share love and hope, insisting they will stay together despite eviction and poverty.
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Daily Telegraph
Jenkin Jones
Henry Rose
Pocahontas Fuel Company
Pocahontas Fuel
Shelia Rose
Rose
Friday Weather Forecast Card
Variable cloudiness through Christmas night with scattered flurries in the southeastern mountains. Christmas Day may see occasional light snow or flurries. Saturday brings developing light snow or flurries. Lows in the 20s and 30s. Highs in the 30s and 40s.
Grinches Arrested in Portsmouth Christmas Theft
Police in Portsmouth Virginia arrested two 19 year old men neighbor to the victim for breaking into a home and stealing gifts from beneath the Christmas tree and a ceramic nativity scene. Some items recovered and the suspects questioned at police headquarters.
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Barbara W. Masters
LaPourt Davis Jr
Melvin Price Jr
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