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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1998
Page
4
In Onitsha under 100 degree heat Pope John Paul II called Nigerians to rid society of violations against human dignity and rights. Hundreds of thousands filled the Roman Catholic heartland for a papal Mass described as a rare day of celebration during military rule.
John Paul II, visiting Nigeria for a three day trip, denounces abuses of power as he preaches from a thatched hut altar near a red dust bowl. He calls for reconciliation and competence in governance while noting elections promised later this year amid doubt about the military regime.
In Mayodan North Carolina survivors gathered for worship as West Side Baptist Church and Mayodan United Methodist Church were destroyed by Friday tornadoes. Residents described converging tornadoes near Mayo River and a greenish sky while two deaths occurred in Stoneville and eleven in northeast Georgia.
Two Mor mon missionaries Andrew Propst and Travis Tuttle were released on a southern Russia country road four days after being kidnapped in Saratov. No ransom was paid though $300,000 had been demanded. They were in good condition with minor injuries.
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