Noriega Resigns to Seek Asylum at Vatican Embassy
Noriega turned himself in at the Vatican embassy in Panama City after five days on the run seeking asylum to avoid U.S. troops. ANSA cited the papal nuncio saying he would not hand Noriega to the United States or Panama’s installed government. U.S. forces could not enter the embassy, and protests outside included calls for lynching.
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Christmas in Eastern Iowa Preserved by Jackson County Society
Costello continues a multi year series painting Iowa Christmas scenes as the Jackson County Historical Society preserves local church heritage. The Gazette extends season greetings to readers with a merry Christmas.
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Patrick J. Costello
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Christmas Contract of Happiness with Your Children
A lightheartedToday’s Chuckle suggests a seasonal family joke about a hidden Claus in a contract of happiness made with children. The quip folds humor into festive parenting and shared cheer during Christmas.
Christmas music returns to Romania after 42 years
In Bucharest and across Romania Christmas music returned for the first time in 42 years as church leaders led services at St Dimitrius Cathedral. Patriarch Teoctist linked the uprising to faith and justice, noting Ceausescu's regime sought to destroy religion and the people now celebrate with renewed trust in God. Local worshippers expressed relief and hope amid ongoing upheaval and street violence.
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Grinches Steal Food Toys From Chicago Community Center
Thieves broke into the Paul Hall Community Services Center shed in Chicago and stole food toys and clothing collected for a Christmas Eve giveaway to 1,500 people. Frank Campbell said the loss included hundreds of turkeys hams chickens and toys valued at about $3,000 leaving only a fraction for distribution despite long lines of hopeful attendees.
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