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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1964

Page

3

A National Problem How Religion Can Be Taught Legally

Louis Cassels argues public schools should teach about religion in a secular, objective way per 1963 guidance, noting schools lack coherent programs. He cites released time and shared-time plans, Catholic leadership in these efforts, Protestant hesitance, and Sunday School limitations as core obstacles to proper religious instruction in public education.

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McGill slams church for civil rights timidity in era of reform

Ralph McGill, Atlanta Constitution publisher, criticizes the Episcopal Church and Southern churches for minimal action on civil rights. He denounces tokenism, notes limited progress over a decade, cites racist political backing in the Deep South, and urges active church leadership amid riots and slum conditions. He cites a St Louis convention stance on civil disobedience and recalls a general convention reaffirming church opposition to racial discrimination.

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Christmas Card Origin and Modern Trends in Britain

London reports that John C Horsley designed the first Christmas card in 1843 at Sir Henry Cole s urging. The card sparked a nationwide habit by the 1870s and evolved with postal service growth. Today British card makers note no clear trend between religious or humorous styles, with a rise in three dimensional children cards and personalized inscriptions.

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