In 1914, World War I, the bloodiest war ever at that time in human history, was well under way. However, on Christmas Eve, numerous sections of the Western Front called an informal, and unauthorized truce where the various front-line soldiers of the conflict peacefully met each other in No Man’s Land to share a precious pause in the carnage with a fleeting brotherhood. This film dramatizes one such section as the French, Scottish and German sides partake in the unique event, even though they are aware that their superiors will not tolerate its occurrence.
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library’s face-lift. The Antioch Library has a new look, and those who made it happen are eager to show the community. An open house will be at 4 p.m. Sept. 29 at the library, 501 W. 18th St. The Gateway Centers of Learning and Friends of the Antioch library groups raised funds to help add a technology hub with wireless access and laptops, two youth learning stations, additional lounge seating and more signs to direct patrons. The event is also an opportunity for residents to meet Contra Costa’s newest county librarian, Barbara Flynn.
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