U S soldiers spend muddy Christmas in Bosnia war zone
American troops in Tuzla and Sarajevo marked a muddy Christmas amid NATO occupation of Bosnia. Troops enjoyed turkey dinners and Santa visits while engineers race to finish a pontoon bridge. Many soldiers and their families remain distant from home during the holiday.
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Christmas in Bethlehem and Papal Silence at Mass
The pope aged 75 could not deliver Christmas Mass signaling a rare papal moment of weakness. Bethlehem saw a bustling scene as Christmas celebrations under Palestinian rule contrasted with Vatican silence and a public domestic drama involving Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Archbishop Carey offered a sermon urging prayers for the royal couple.
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Old bank building repurposed for town hall and public tours
Jones says the town acquired the building from Premier Bank to avoid vacancy and gain space for gatherings and future council meetings. One vault will stay open for tours while the top floor's future use remains undecided.
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