Bethlehem Christmas Eve Pageant Under Tight Israeli Security
In Bethlehem, a pageant of priests, drum-beaters, bagpipe bands, and scouts escorted Roman Catholic Patriarch Giacomo Beltritti into the city from Jerusalem to mark Christmas Eve. Bethlehem Mayor Elias Freij, noting heavy security, hosted a reception with Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir and Palestinian leaders as Arabs and Israelis vow peaceful coexistence and mutual rights.
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Christmas Eve Mass Broadcast To Poland
Pope John Paul II delivered remarks for Midnight Mass at St. Peter's Basilica noting the liturgy would be broadcast live to Poland and 42 countries. He said Bethlehem unites all people as faith communities join by radio and television.
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Rankin Rescue Reflects Small-Town Ties and Hard Work
Becky Cortez moved to Rankin last November to start anew as a waitress and cook at the M and N Drive In. In a town of about 1,000 she found daily purpose in meeting neighbors and serving customers. Two weeks ago a fire at her home forced a sudden crisis as family members reached out with an emergency call.
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Officials say Norths office to be abolished
Washington officials say the Office of Political Military Affairs within the National Security Council will be dissolved in a White House restructuring. The unit lacked regional focus, allowing Lt. Col. Oliver L. North and others to cover broad security issues. The move aims to consolidate staff and sharpen focus, though critics say the office earned a reputation as a “dirty trickster agency” due to Iran arms dealings.
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