Pontiff Urges Cuts in Arms Spending for Hungry Children
Pope John Paul II used his Christmas message to urge world leaders to reduce arms spending and redirect funds to aid starving children. He spoke from St. Peter's Square to about 50,000 pilgrims, delivering a 1,300 word plea in many languages and calling for peace negotiations, respect for human rights, and an end to division and hatred.
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Record Lows Bring On Winter Woes Throughout Area
West Virginia and surrounding areas faced a brutal Christmas with wind chills well below zero. Mercer's airport reported a 6 am low of minus 13, high of 2, while Union saw minus 12 and a 5 degree high. Welch hit 15 below. Officials warned of frozen gas lines, radiators, and batteries, with warming centers and wrecker services deployed as stranding rose. The coldest Christmas of the century in West Virginia saw Snowshoe at minus 26 and multiple stations below zero, with no deaths reported but widespread disruption and travel advisories. Temperature recovery began Monday with forecasts in the 20s and 30s by week’s end.
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Lebanon clashes Envelop Beirut as Army and Moslems fight
Lebanese soldiers and Moslem militiamen battled on Beirut's southern edge killing at least 13 and wounding about 60 as fire spread to the Marine camp near the airport. Civilians and Shiite Amal fighters were among the dead and wounded amid a fragile ceasefire. Bob Hope visited the Marines during a lull in the fighting.
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Bob Hope entertains troops aboard USS Independence
Bob Hope brings his 30th overseas Christmas show to the USS Independence in the Mediterranean while the sixth Fleet band lacks instruments. He visits Marines near Beirut airport and jokes about peacekeeping and the enemy being the cook. The Marines record the Beirut performance, with showings planned for troops ashore.
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Monday Wield winter weather part of centuries-old trend s
Local firefighters face ongoing winter challenges amid frigid conditions. The report notes how cold snaps stress equipment, delay responses, and impact daily routines as crews adapt with prepared gear and revised protocols.
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