Pope John Paul II Mass Draws 103000 in Los Angeles
Pope John Paul II celebrated California s first papal mass in Los Angeles at the Memorial Coliseum for more than 103000 celebrants. The outdoor service featured gospel music and a two hour communion, with security delays prompting long lines and heat exhaustion among some attendees. The pope spoke on technology, wealth and ethics, then greeted handicapped celebrants as crowds cheered.
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Pope John Paul II U.S. tour draws smaller crowds
Weather and public sentiment mix with high expectations as Pope John Paul II draws smaller than hoped crowds in Miami New Orleans San Antonio and Los Angeles. In LA a 7.2 mile parade drew about 300000, far short of Pasadena Rose Parade turnout. Officials cite rain and scheduling as factors.
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Three-day Oktoberfest starts with community stalls and music
The Downtown Business Association opens a three day Oktoberfest celebrating local ethnic heritage from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. tomorrow and Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday featuring food and craft booths, pony rides, a dunking booth, and performances by Mike Isabella and the Red Coat Band, Alphin Schmaltzer German Band, and a lineup of acts including McDonald's Mac Tonight and the Bob Turcola Polka Band with times listed.
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Oktoberfest weekend transit routes and festivities announced
The New Castle Transit Authority unveiled bus routes for Oktoberfest running tomorrow through Saturday with Highland Avenue, South Side, and Westgate Plaza services looping via North Street and Mill Street to the new library. Highlights include performances by Isabella and the Red Coat Band Friday at 11:30 a.m., McDonald’s Hamburglar 4-6 p.m., Castle Clowns 6-9 p.m., and Dancing Waters starting at 10 p.m. Saturday features the Lawrence County Varsity Cheerleading competition at 10 a.m., with multiple acts and a Celebrity cow milking contest, plus Shenango and other nearby high schools sending squads to Washington Centre. Marjorie Gordon chairs the event with Ron Radkowski, Paula Horn, and Sue Wright on the committee.
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Grilling of Bork Hits Key Issues
Senators press Robert Bork on abortion race and privacy as his confirmation hearings focus on his 25 year conservative record. The 60 year old nominee faces tough questions before the Senate Judiciary Committee amid crowd and television coverage.
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Incubator opening delayed in downtown New Castle
The start up date for a small business incubator in downtown New Castle is pushed back. Allied Human Services Association expects to move tenants into the former Strauss Kaufmann building by December and possibly be operating by year end. The agency plans to relocate at least 12 new business owners into the top floors, with tenants chosen through seminars run by Incubator Services International and Southwest Pennsylvania Economic Development.
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