Invasion cost 600 million hits Panama economy
A U.S.-Panamanian task force told President Bush the invasion devastated an economy already harmed by Noriega rule. It estimated 600 million in damages, urged a quick 60 million payroll fill and focus on reviving banking, with U.S. asset releases up to 500 million to aid recovery.
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Rock music and troops surround Noriega at Vatican Embassy
In Panama City UPI reports U S troopers keeping watch outside the Vatican Embassy where Manuel Noriega remains inside amid high level talks with Rome Washington and Panama. Helicopters hover lights flare and loud rock broadcasts mock the standoff as reporters and locals watch from nearby hotels and streets.
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New Panama Police Formed From Noriega Loyalists
Panama's new civilian government under President Endara forms the Public Forces of Panama using nearly 5,000 Panamanian Defense Forces troops who surrendered to U.S. forces. Officials insist on screening for Noriega links, but analysts fear corruption and repression among recruits. Retired Gen Woerner estimates most of the PDF officer corps was corrupt and should be purged to ensure loyalty to the elected government.
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Army couple gets out in time for wedding
Lt. Bob Zivkovich and Capt. Mary Beth Cochinez, helicopter pilots from Pittsburgh and California, returned from Panama at Christmas to marry. They supported President Bush and will wed Saturday while recalling fallen comrades as 23 Americans died in the invasion and 322 were wounded. Coffins aboard the return plane and drum rolls in Dover underscored the moment.
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