Jerusalem Archaeology Probes 100 Years of Digging Yields More Relics
In Jerusalem archaeologists persist in uncovering ancient remains as mirage jets fly overhead. Kathleen Kenyon and Basil Hennessy lead digs south of the El Aksa site, dating finds to about 1800 B C. Warren and Petrie introduced dating methods shaping the city’s history.
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Jerusalem
UPI
Departent of Antiquities
Kathleen Kenyon
Hugh’s College
Oxford
England
London University
Institute of Archaeology
el Aksa
Basil Hennessy
British School of Archaeology
Miss Kenyon
B. C
Charles Warren
Royal Engineers
Warren
Jaffa
Izzet Pasha
Palestine Exploration Fund
Flinders Petrie
Petrie
F. J. Bliss
Petrie-Bliss
New Mexico Christmas Features Las Pinatas
In New Mexico pinatas are hung for Christmas Eve play as a mix of luck skill and mischief. Children, blindfolded, swing a bat to burst a paper donkey, elephant or star piñata releasing candy. La Casita de las Pinatas in Santa Fe sells popular figures and explains game rules and folklore.
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Santa FE
N. M
UPI
Mexico
Joe
Pearl Allen
New Mexico
Bethlehem
Cuban Refugees Recall Yester Yales In New Orleans
In New Orleans 7000 Cuban refugees face Christmas apart from families. Jorge Perez escaped Castro in a fishing boat two years ago and cannot join in festive cheer. Many arrive monthly seeking relatives, while others fear draft age limits. Local Cuban Center volunteers work seven years to bring holiday aid and revive Cuban customs adapted to American life.
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New Orleans
UPI
Jorge Perez
Perez
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Castro
Papa Noel
Luis Hernandez
Hernandez
Albert Cerniglias
Lapland Weighs Renaming as Santa Claus Land
Helsinki reports Finland considers renaming Lapland Joulupukin Maa to official Santa Claus country. Finnair and Rovaniemi chamber back plan with Santa Village near the Arctic Circle including a full time Santa, mail processing, a workshop, zoo and rein deer, plus a re-propelled jetliner for visits. Hotels and attractions would celebrate the home of Santa Claus.
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Helsinki
UPI
Lapland
Santa Claus
Finnair
Chamber of Commerce of
Rovaniemi
Indiana
Arctic Circle
Rovaniem
Finland
Santa
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