Santa's Georgia misadventure on a cash-grab stop
AP correspondent recalls a comically perilous Christmas Eve in Georgia where Santa arrives at a tourist-trap gas station. Malfunctions cascade from greased sled runners to smoking battery, toppled Christmas tree, and a raucous yard crew. Elves scramble, Santa signals, then reassembles for getaway.
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Evidence of unseen angelic powers cited by psychologist
AP reports multiple items from various regions. Morton Kelsey a Notre Dame theologian asserts clinical psychology proves angelic and demonic powers are real. Carter wins Dahlberg Peace Award for peace efforts in the Middle East. A Gallup study cited urges new outreach to unchurched Catholics. Spain grants religious equality to Jews in new constitution. In India brides and grooms’ clothing is traditionally tied together.
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