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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1992

Page

7

Santa letter from Port Angeles asks for food and heaven trip

A handwritten letter from Thad, a third to fifth grade child in Port Angeles, asks Santa for food for his hungry mom and a job for his dad, and to reach heaven. Police and educators pursue leads, offering help but finding no solid clues. Officials sent the letter to Child Protective Services. detectives review school and utility records with no results yet.

Santa Mom Heaven Port Angeles Wash Thad Heven Clallam County Monty Martin Martin Seattle Santa Clas Pierce The Angels Hage Rady Seid Mesa Potter Ve Aed Rain Deer Clas State Child Protective Services Steve Coyle Coyle Sheriff's

Servicemen aim for lasting Somalia relief impact

Air Force personnel from Pope AFB North Carolina depart for Kenya to support relief efforts in Somalia. Commander Bryan White of the 2nd Airlift Squadron leads about 160 airmen tasked to assist Army and Marine units with delivering food water and mail to troops on the ground. White says the mission seeks to address famine and wider systemic problems, even as crews anticipate the stay may affect holiday plans and family time for some. Captain Dave Brackett notes the timing amid aging to serve those in need.

POPE AIR Force Woom N.C Bryan White North Pole Alaska White Kenya Somalia

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