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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1991
Page
9
The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union votes itself out of existence as nations recognize the Commonwealth of Independent States. Three dozen lawmakers attend a symbolic session in the Kremlin while a new federation forms.
President Bush in a Christmas address praised Gorbachev and pledged quick recognition of Russia Ukraine Armenia Belarus Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. He said the United States would establish diplomatic relations when security and democratic standards are met and welcomed Yeltsin’s leadership amid the new Commonwealth of Independent States formation.
Thousands of Americans volunteer at soup kitchens and shelters on Christmas Day. Hospitals and churches host meals with turkey and trimmings while communities from Virginia to California organize aid. Notable efforts include Holy Apostles Church in Manhattan aiding nearly 1,000 meals, and Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco serving 800 volunteers to a large crowd.
The Ottawa city attorney ruled the 911 Emergency Communications Board acted legally when it raised its quorum from three to four members on December 18. The opinion cites Kansas Open Meetings Act interpretation and a 1989 Supreme Court case, noting no statute defines quorum and the change does not violate open meetings policy.
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