26 Dec 1992
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1992
Page
1
A man dressed as Santa Claus visits a Sarajevo hospital to cheer a boy recovering from war wounds on Christmas Day while reports note mortar attacks target a U.N. commander.
Michael Jordan scored 42 points for the Chicago Bulls as they defeated the New York Knicks 89 to 77 in Chicago on Friday. Santa Claus made a playful cameo during the game, adding local holiday cheer to the matchup.
Walsh the independent prosecutor in the Tran-Contra affair said his investigation now targets President Bush to see if he withheld his personal diary to cover up the arms-for-hostages swap. White House officials say Bush handed over notes but gaps remain, including an unexplained missing month.
Louisvill e based Lin de Shinn plans a 4000 mile trip by motorized wheelchair from Los Angeles through New York to Boston starting February 1. The 44 year old, diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, will travel 50 to 60 miles daily at about 6 mph. A Paducah film crew will document the trek to inspire disabled people as fund raising targets 50000 dollars.
Protesters toppled a 10 foot KKK cross on Fountain Square for a third time, then righted it Friday as three men faced disorderly conduct charges. Spokesman Ron Lee vowed the group would keep displaying the cross through Wednesday while noting the protestors messaging. Steve Anderson identified as a former Klansman and Christian separatist preacher.
In Newark New Jersey three workers died trying to escape a Christmas Day fire at the O Brian Newark Cogeneration Plant Inc They hurled chairs at reinforced windows to escape but could not break them Firefighters later used sledgehammers to free the bodies Investigators consider a data recorder similar to a black box to help determine the cause Fire officials say the kitchen door locked behind the victims leaving no obvious exit and it remains unclear if legal escape routes were violated
President elect Bill Clinton paused transition duties to celebrate Christmas at home with Hillary and Chelsea. He gave birthstone rings to his wife and daughter and received golf clubs from Hillary. Relatives including Clinton’s mother and Hillary’s parents joined the gathering as he reviews budget and policy papers ahead of the January 20 inauguration.
Somali gunmen shot at a Marine convoy returning from Baidoa near Afgoi, killing a man and wounding others as a Christmas food riot in Baidoa left a woman dead and several injured. An Italian convoy moved north to seize Gailalassi amid mounting U.S. mission strain in Somalia.
Many benefited from unexpected kindness as strangers delivered gifts and groceries on Christmas. A West Virginia family faced a bleak holiday after job loss until a mystery donor arrived with gifts. In Michigan, an unemployed butcher received 24 grocery bags and four bags of toys after a visitor declared Santa alive and urged sharing the goodwill. Volunteer groups mobilized to help others in need this season.
The fighting parties refuse to allow humanitarian relief, blaming each other as Palestinians remain stranded in a barren zone between checkpoints. James Jonah, a U.N. under secretary general, visits to ease the impasse amid a sharp cabinet vote on aid delivery.
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