Pope John Paul II offers hope and to visit quake zones
In his Christmas address the pope voiced solidarity with the homeless and jobless, announced a Jan 3 trip to Assisi and a quake-affected town, and spoke from St. Peter’s on a weary but hopeful note as he prepares for a Cuba visit and follows a wave of central Italian disaster relief.
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John Paul II
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St. Peter’s Basilica
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Francis
Italy
Umbria
Marche
Apennine Mountains
Cuba
Middle East
Africa
John Paul I
St. Peter's Basilica
Vatican
Volunteers Feed Homeless on Christmas Day at Roma Lodge
About 40 people were served a holiday meal including baked ham with raisin glaze, mashed potatoes, corn, and pecan pie prepared by Henry Birk at the Itan Army lodge. Birk reported meals for 200 were prepared and eight volunteers assisted, with some visitors taking food to go. One guest lingered for warmth and planned to return later for more.
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Mary Wright
Deena Smith
Jessica Smith
Salvation Army
Door of Hope Mission
Woodson
Don L. Green
Salvation Army Lodge
Roma
Itan Army
Henry Birk
Birk
Kathy Anderson
the Salvation
Christmas blues linger after holiday rush in Odessa
Odessa counselors note post holiday low mood affects many after gifts are opened and family travels home. Experts say unrealistic expectations, rapid end of festivities, and grief from losses trigger blues, with tips to regain routine and activity.
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Odessa
Texas
Jane Vaughn
Vaughn
Walton
Meg Branson
Centers For Children and Families
Branson
Melvyn Sims
Home Hospice
She
Sims
LeAnn Solmonson
Glenwood Hospital
Salmonson
After Christmas returns surge at Hastings Odessa store
The article notes shoppers plan to return unwanted gifts as Christmas ends. Michelle Lambert of Hastings Odessa says the return frenzy may be rough with mistaken gifts. Laura Lee WAITING anticipates a busy setup with extra booths tickets and staff.
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Michelle Lambert
Hastings
Odessa
Laura
Christmas Eve Fire Claims Four Children In Detroit
Loretta Buchanan faced a tragic night as a two story Detroit home burned on Christmas Eve killing four children aged 8 months to 5 years. Father Carlos Buchanan tried to rescue them, jumping from a first floor window and returning with neighbors assistance to break windows. Fire officials called the blaze accidental though the exact cause remained under investigation.
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Detroit
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Carlos Buchanan
Momma
Susie Purity
Jon Bozich
Bozich
Billy Jackson
Buchanan
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