Vatican Decrees Reform Catholic Worship and Unity
Pope Paul VI outlined a major reform of Roman Catholic worship during the Ecumenical Council closing in St Peter's Basilica. The liturgical decree allows modern languages in Mass and sacraments, aiming for Christian unity, with a nine month recess to rework pending documents. Mass communications decree urged free flow of information. both decrees approved by large majorities. English Mass translations planned by American bishops. commissions to draft changes will operate under Vatican final approval.
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Pope Paul VI to make unprecedented visit to Holy Land
Pope Paul VI announced an historic trip to the Holy Land, the first by a pope since St Peter’s era. He would be the first pontiff to leave Italy voluntarily in 159 years, with no date set, and the journey described as the longest papal voyage since St Peter. Possible stops include Bethlehem and Jerusalem’s old city, with Nazareth in Israel.
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Johnson Puts Assets Under Trusteeship
Washington AP reports President Johnson has placed most personal wealth under trustees, with the Washington house for sale. Since 1961 he moved stockholdings to trust, now liquidated mostly. Since Nov 22 he placed about 5000 acres of unimproved Texas grazing land under trusteeship, jointly owned with Mrs Johnson. The trust bans any federal farm or land subsidies, lasts until presidency ends or death. Trustee A W Moursland of Johnson City, Texas, co-trustee for Mrs Johnson's holdings including LBJ Co. Mrs Johnson chairs LBJ Co with stock in Texas and Oklahoma radio stations. Johnson retains ranch house near Johnson City and about 4 surrounding acres and municipal bonds.
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President McCormack Named Continuity Of Government Link
President Johnson ordered House Speaker John W. McCormack to be kept informed on national security matters and attend National Security Council meetings to assure continuity of government in any contingency. McCormack, 71, is next in line to the presidency should anything happen to the current chief executive before his term ends.
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Kennedy remembered in Protestant tribute in Philadelphia
Dr. Eugene Carson Blake, head of the United Presbyterian Church, delivered a memorial eulogy for John F. Kennedy at the National Council of Churches General Assembly. He said Kennedy’s lifetime in public service symbolized a new era of Christian cooperation in the United States. Governor Scranton urged Americans to unite around Kennedy and Lincoln to renew freedom, noting Kennedy’s commitment to racial justice and reform.
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Ashley Falls Girl Wins National 4-H Award in 12 Winners
A two year old girl from Ashley Falls Massachusetts, battling multiple sclerosis, is named one of twelve national winners in the 4-H achievement program. Marilyn Gaylord completed 11 4-H projects before illness struck last February, regained some function, and now attends Marietta College as a biology major. She represented Massachusetts at the 4-H Club Congress head table last year and is this year’s state achievement representative. The piece also profiles Berkshire County native Mr Webb of Cheshire, lauded for decades in 4-H leadership and gardening, with multiple county and state honors including president roles and national awards.
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Cheshire Youth Cited for Leadership at 4-H Congress
Lee Webb of Cheshire was named one of 12 national 4-H Club scholarships for leadership at the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago. Miss Gaylord, daughter of Mr and Mrs Everett Gaylord, is the second Berkshire County winner, active in 4-H for eleven years with projects in food and clothing, canning, child care, crafts, poultry and junior leadership.
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Venezuela Troop Raid Kills 21 Guerrillas
Government troops raided a mountain hideout near Huesque Falcon and killed 21 Communist guerrillas led by Major Bravo. Four lieutenants were wounded on the government side as a gun battle ended with significant rebel casualties and multiple leaders killed. The attack followed Betancourt’s call for action against Castroite influence as regional tensions rose with OAS scrutiny.
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McGinnis and Officials Cleared on Antitrust Indictment
A federal judge dismissed the Clayton Act antitrust indictment against Patrick B. McGinnis former Boston and Maine president Daniel Benson and George F. Glacy for lack of substantial interest in International Railway Equipment Co. The misapplication charges against McGinnis and others remain, tied to selling ten B and M cars to International for resale to Wabash with a $71,500 payment to the officials.
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Circulation Of Petition Opposed To Civil Rights Bill
In Washington AP reports House leaders seek a petition to bypass the Rules Committee, risking Republican opposition to move the civil rights bill to the floor. Civil rights leaders convene an extraordinary session led by Roy Wilkins and Martin Luther King to discuss rapid action.
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Capsule Summary Of Bills Status
Washington UPS reports the civil rights bill has passed the House Judiciary Committee 23 to 11 and is now before the House Rules Committee. It aims to end racial discrimination in voting education employment unions and in privately owned lodgings restaurants and amusement venues.
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Discharge petition eyed to speed civil rights bill action
Speaker John W. McCormack said a discharge petition may be filed Monday to push a civil rights bill through the House. Democratic leaders aim for up to 150 signatures by Tuesday to pressure Republicans to join in reaching a 218 majority. The measure, crafted in Rules by the Justice Department and GOP Judiciary members, faces Southern Democrat criticism and Republican rebuttal.
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Bolling Says Civil Rights Bill Won't Move This Year
Washington reports Rep. Richard Bolling says the civil rights bill likely cannot reach the House floor this year. Even with signatures to force the bill from the Rules Committee, action before December 23 is deemed unlikely due to Christmas holidays.
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