U S aide outlines Panama post invasion aims and Noriega fate
The official said 5,000 and 8,000 refugees remain at Balboa High School as more aid and medicine arrive from the United States. Troops will restore order, remove debris, reconstitute a Panamanian police, feed civilians, and enforce a curfew using spotlight helicopters. A free newspaper will be started to replace government control. The goal is to restore democracy and remove Noriega, with capture seen as likely but not a war stopper.
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Balboa High School
United States
Noriega
End of the Cold War Triumphs Spark Global Freedom Wave
The piece declares a sweeping victory over communism, noting revolutions and reforms from Poland to the Soviet Union, Cuba to Panama, and Eastern Europe to Asia. It celebrates the Berlin Wall’s fall, Western capitalism’s spread, and the enduring warning that global warfare and injustice persist despite gains.
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Poland
East Germany
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Bulgaria
Baltic
Soviet Union
Panama
Afghanistan
Cambodia
Angola
Namibia
Cuba
Nicaragua
U.S
Manuel Noriega
China
Europe
Berlin Wall
Isaiah
Christmas 1989 Hope Amid Cold War Farewell
A column reflects on four decades of Cold War struggle, noting the end of the Soviet threat’s momentum and urging vigilance and goodwill. It invokes Christmas blessings and peace on earth, then oddly lists birthday greetings for Wink Kemp and Betty Bay and mentions Rita Faley and Jeanie Kemp.
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Free World
Prince of Peace
Wink Kemp
Betty Bay
Rita Faley
Jeanie Kemp
In memoriam for Edward Lathrop at Christmas time
In loving memory of Edward Lathrop, father, taken on Christmas Eve two years ago. Missing you during this sad time of year. Love, Laurie
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Edward Lathrop
Accidents Reported Across Ogle County Involving Several Vehicles
A roundup of minor to moderate car incidents across Ogle County details a Lindenwood man injuring his shoulder after his car struck two Soo Line engines near Kilbuck Road, fareings on frost and wet roads. Other crashes involve Polo, Grand Detour, Byron, Tiskilwa, Dixon and Galena Avenue, with drivers cited for speeding, DUI, or driving too fast for conditions. no fatalities.
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Lindenwood
Soo
Kilbuck Road
Ogle County
Singal
Parker
Oregon
Illinois
Grand Detour
Tower Road
Byron
Lee County Sheriff’s Department
John F. Brokaw
Galena Avenue
Lincoln Statue Drive
Dixon Police Department
Ronald P. Hicks, Jr
N. Brinton Ave
Galena Avenue Bridge
David J. Koch
Amboy
Dixon
Joann Boyd
Apple
Madison Avenue
Daniel J. Cleary
Lee County DUI Sentences Arrive From Court
Lee County courts handed fines and supervision for four DUI cases including Terry Dodillet Rochelle 550 costs 18 months supervision and DUI school Shawn Bibby Rock Falls 500 costs one year supervision and DUI school George Rivera Sterling 500 costs one year probation seven days jail and Guadalupe Salazar 1305 Bonnie Ave 500 DUI school Also listed are multiple scheduling notes and names including Harvey Baker Jr and Jenny Quadraro and others with upcoming dates and family references.
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Terry Dodillet
Rochelle
Shawn Bibby
Rock Falls
George Rivera
Sterling
Lee County
Guadalupe Salazar
Bonnie Ave
Harvey Baker Jr
Jenny Quadraro
Brian Fagan
Nicci Stauffer
Mike Friel
Cunninghams
Lois
Brian
Holly
Cindy
Joyce
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Panamaa
Kelly
Noreiga
PDF
Guillermo) Endara
Happy
Love, Laurie
Department
Matthew D. Freed
Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies
Ill
Gary J. Reppin
Mendota
Meg J. Kness
Polo
KSB Hospital
Reppin
The
le Fmboy
E. Main
Amboy, IL
Darrell Webb
Rich & Betty Kanzler & Staff
Dixon Metal Specialties
Sterling Freeway
Frank Stenzel
Bill Lindenmie
Aleh Ranken
Steve Mulroone
Lee Fs, Inc
Amboy, Seiten
Walton
Reg. Price
Haskell
417
E. 3Rd Street
Lee County Courts
R. E. Childers
Huffy’s
Joan Sheridan
1St Federal
Edith Bowers
Venner’s
Andy Cornwell
Kentucky Fried Chicken
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