Vatican Council urged to back controversial Jews and religious liberty declarations
American prelates led by Cardinal Albert Gregory Meyer pressed the Vatican Council to adopt schemas on ecumenism and religious liberty despite opposition from Swiss and other hierarchies. The debate centers on Jewish rights and Christian unity, with some urging broader faith acknowledgment including Muslims. In Atlanta, 15 year old killer Young Preston Cobb Jr faces Dec 6 electrocution after rapid appeals. Colorado Springs shoplifter Francis Annie App hurled cosmetics during arrest after other store incident.