Pope joins Lutheran services during Advent observance
Pope John Paul II attended a Lutheran Advent service at Christ Church in Rome, the first papal participation since the Reformation. He called for Christian unity while noting ongoing divisions between Roman Catholics and Protestants, delivering a German sermon on reconciliation.
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Walesa Says Solidarity Won't Be Crushed and Seeks Dialogue
Lech Walesa vowed Solidarity would not be crushed and urged Poland's Communist authorities to negotiate with the movement. He spoke by proxy at Oslo University during the Nobel lecture, noting Poland's economic crisis and calling for real dialogue between state authorities and the people. His wife Danuta and son Bogdan attended, as the Nobel Committee awarded the Peace Prize with a 190000 stipend.
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Hoover's Aide Files Reveal Dirt on Officials in FBI History
U S News & World Report reviews over 7 000 pages from J Edgar Hoover's files released under FOIA showing defamatory material about presidents and officials. The material indicates Hoover used the FBI to curry favor and intimidate critics while expanding wiretapping and eavesdropping powers. Theoharis notes 10 000 pages remain withheld for security or privacy.
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Cannibal expelled for buttering up the teacher joke
The Chuckle joke notes a cannibal expelled from school for attempting to butter up the teacher. The brief humor relies on wordplay about butter and flattery in a classroom setting.
Icy roads cause numerous minor accidents in Eastern Iowa
Weekend weather brings freezing rain snow and sleet across Eastern Iowa with many vehicles sliding into ditches. Cedar Rapids reports over twenty minor crashes with no injuries while Johnson and Clayton counties log many incidents and road crews work slow improvements. A new low pressure system may bring more precipitation by Tuesday.
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