Four Church Merger Plan Sparks National Debate
SAN FRANCISCO UPI A bold proposal would unite United Presbyterian Protestant Episcopal Methodist and United Church of Christ into an 18 million member body the Reformed and Catholic Church in the United States of America The plan drew widespread remarks at the National Council of Churches assembly with leaders saying it could take a decade to begin unity talks and inviting other denominations to join while noting Disciples of Christ not included and that official stance would require each denomination's governing body.
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Methodist Church
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Blake
National Council of Churches
Reformed and
United States of America
United Church of South
Fred Hoskins
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Christ
Eugene C. Blake
James A. Pike
Episcopal
California
Ghana Breaks Ties With Belgium Over Congo Incident
Accra Ghana declares diplomatic rupture with Belgium and orders Belgian Ambassador Gerard Walravens to depart within 24 hours. The move follows Belgium blamed for Congo leader Mobutu's expulsion of Ghanaian envoy Nathaniel Welbeck and staff. The Ghanaian Times condemns the UN for not preventing Lumumba’s arrest by Congo troops. Walravens is to depart Tuesday.
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Ike Sets Big Greeting For Kennedy
President Eisenhower will personally greet President elect John F Kennedy at the White House tomorrow marking the first transfer conference. The ceremony will be televised with live cameras inside the grounds to record Kennedy’s arrival at 9 am EST as a symbol of continuity in leadership.
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Faltering 17 Whites Boost Attendance At New Orleans School
In New Orleans, 17 white children attended William Frantz Elementary with Ruby Bridges as protests by segregationists softened. At McDonogh 19, three white girls entered uneventfully amid ongoing boycott. Louisiana legislature moved to aid private schooling and curb school board funding, while Catholic schools’ integration faced delays due to Archbishop Rummel’s illness.
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U.S
J. Skelly Wright
Wright
Baton Rouge
Joseph Francis Rummel
Escape Death In Hairpin Turn Car Plunge
Clarksbury report says a car with no brakes sped down a steep hairpin turn on Route 2. It crashed through a fence and dropped 130 feet off a cliff. Driver George Stetson 18 and his wife Joan 18 both passengers, and Dean Foulin 21 were injured. two women suffered possible internal injuries. Stetson said brakes failed and he shifted to second gear to control the descent.
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Federal St
Dean Foulin
Woodley Ave
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North Adams
Gino Bona
Five Bay Forecast Warns of Warm Start and Cooler Weekend
The forecast through Saturday calls for average temperatures about 5 degrees above seasonal norms, with tomorrow warmer and a rain chance today ending Wednesday. Expect cooler conditions Thursday with rain Friday and colder weather Saturday.
Cuba Seizes Insurance Plans for Cuban Refugees
In Havana the government ordered confiscated American insurance companies to cancel life policies held by Cuban refugees and return premiums to a recovery fund. The edict also voided claims of those who left the country and froze broker commissions. Officials urged daily reports on policy holder investigations, while unclear enforcement faced Americans who had changed addresses in the U S.
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Morrison Bids Press Suspend Coverage
New Orleans mayor deLesseps Morrison asks news outlets to halt on the scene school integration coverage for three days starting today. He proposes a press pool with one reporter and one photographer to cover the schools and share footage, while police photographers supply film and reports.
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Titular Head Departs From Chinese Line
Moscow reports Liu Shao-chi affirms peaceful coexistence with the Soviet Union. He lauds Soviet leadership and notes China's industrial dependence on Soviet production. Khrushchev and Gomulka weigh in as the Communist summit emphasizes unity and shared worldview.
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Top Settler Dodges Trial In Paris
In Paris the trial of 45 settlers from January's Algiers revolt resumed with five defendants present and star Pierre LaGaillarde missing. His lawyer said LaGaillarde fled and will not attend. Reports claim he may have gone to Spain to see Gen. Raoul Salan, who left Algeria after pro settler support.
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Nuclear test ban talks recessed in Geneva
The Big Three United States Soviet Union and Great Britain recessed two months in Geneva. They will resume February 7 to allow the Kennedy administration to review progress and plan future moves. U.S. delegate Charles C. Stelle cited limited Soviet willingness to advance and warned of no immediate progress.
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Pressure to delay UN Algeria debate tests French unity
France seeks time to win support for policies ending the Algerian war as Congo Brazzaville and Chad urge postponement of the General Assembly debate. Algerian rebels demand immediate discussion and a UN supervised referendum. Soviets veto Mauritania’s UN admission, aiding Morocco amid North Africa tensions.
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One-Way Window Planned for Fourth Precinct HQ
Washington police announced a new 350000 building for the fourth precinct headquarters will feature a special one way mirror window in the captain's office enabling him to watch squad room activities without being seen.
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Centralized Power In Symington Plan
PALA BEACH, Fla. (UPI) Sweeping changes in the American defense establishment including abolition of the Army Navy and Air Force secretaries with potential annual savings of 8 billion were urged to President-elect Kennedy after Sen. Stuart Symington and a five member panel delivered a plan. The report proposes eliminating civilian cabinet posts while keeping the services as divisions, replacing the Joint Chiefs with a civilian led joint staff, creating three directorates for research procurement and installations, and establishing three unified commands strategic tactical and defense. The plan aims to streamline the department for the nuclear space age and end interservice rivalries.
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Robert Frost on Boston and Washington Puritan Revival
Pulitzer winner Robert Frost told a Ford Hall Forum audience of 1300 in Boston that Boston has restarted Puritan tradition and that a fresh Puritanism is sweeping to Washington. He called the presidential election a triumph of Protestantism itself.
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Kennedy plans federal aid push for chronic unemployment areas
President elect Kennedy created a 20 member committee led by Gen Paul Douglas to develop a federal plan to spur growth and investment in areas with chronic unemployment. The focus includes West Virginia and other struggling regions while recommendations may guide broader aid programs.
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