Heat of revolt within the Vatican tests Catholic unity
An editorial argues the Catholic Church faces its greatest crisis since the Reformation as priests challenge bishops, bishops question the Holy See, and the Pope demands obedience. The piece frames secularism versus faith, noting growing dissent over birth control and the authority of church doctrine.
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Holy See
Martin Luther
Hell
Paul VI
Ivan Karamazov
Dostoyevsky
Trials of Kennedy RS Shaw King to anchor 1969
Inez Rob notes 1969 will stage three pivotal trials: Clay Shaw in New Orleans over the Kennedy assassination, Sirhan Sirhan in Los Angeles for Robert Kennedy, and James Earl Ray in Memphis for Martin Luther King. Global attention will center on these proceedings as the nation relives its recent tragedies.
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Inez Rob
United States
John F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Martin Luther King
United States Supreme Court
New Orleans
Jim Garrison
Clay Shaw
Shaw
Harvey Oswald
Kennedy
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
Sen
Robert Kennedy
Los Angeles
James L. Alcock
Memphis
James Earl Ray
Dr. King Haas
Dallas
Sirhan
California
Pasadena
Pasadena City College
Senator Kennedy
Missouri
King
Dr. King
Ray
London
Antleman
Lee Harvey Oswald
Rogers is a good choice for Secretary of State
Washington Merry-Go-Round lauds William P. Rogers as a capable pick for Secretary of State. The piece notes his political background, loyalty, and skill in handling tough issues, contrasting him with past officials and stressing his record on antitrust cases and judicial appointments.
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Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
William P. Rogers
Richard Nixon
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
Henry L. Stimson
Wall Street
Taft
Bill Rogers
Thomas E. Dewey
Truman
Senate
Rogers
Harry Vaughan
White House
John Maraton
Earl Warren
Wild Bill” Langer
North Dakota
Langer
FBI
Warren
Shape of the peace talks table stirs big debate
In Washington MacLean notes North Vietnam favors a square table while the United States wants a rectangular one. The column humorously contrasts serious diplomacy with a light take on interior design and the absurdity of war distractions. It references Lucille the decorator and traces to other political jabs about HUD, police use of guns, and the moon shot.
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Vietnam
Paris
George
Lucille
Mr. Lucille
Louis
Monica
M Sawbuck
Washington News Radical shift in foreign policy goals needed now
NEA Washington Correspondent Ray Cromley argues for a radical change in US foreign policy to emphasize political aid over economic or military aid. He cites postwar Japan and West Germany as models where building sound political institutions fostered development and deterred aggression, warning against forcing other nations to imitate the US system. He notes Vietnam shortcomings and urges tailored aid to strengthen governance.
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Ray Cromley
NEA
Washington
U.S
United States
Japan
West Germany
Germany
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Europe
Mail order satire on modern Christmas shopping
Jeremiah critiques a mail order catalog by Monkey Sawbuck Co. He lampoons mink robes, armor suits, decorative trees, pony replicas, log cabin playhouses, and steel miniature kitchens priced from 41.36 to 1500, contrasting excess with charity and noting a Vietnam draft era context. He mocks consumerism and wealth, urging a return to simpler values.
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Russell Kirk
Monkey Sawbue Co
Farmer Brown
Little Brown
Escape and return of Michigan prison inmate shocks readers
A man serving life for murder escaped from Southern Michigan Prison in Jackson last June and, after a weekend of roaming, surrendered to state police in East Lansing. He said he preferred prison life and could not cope with outside changes. The piece riffs on modern life and college culture with satirical asides and religious references.
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Michigan
Southern Michigan
Jackson
East Lansing
Relice
God
Daniel
Stanford Fraternity Coeds Living In House Stir Debate
A Stanford fraternity faces scrutiny over coeds living in its house prompting discussion on campus housing norms and Greek life culture as students weigh boundaries and policy implications.
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Stanford
Biddeford Saco Journal Publisher and editors details
Biddeford Saco Journal lists W Paul Casavant as publisher and E P Ingalls Ma as editor with telephone numbers for business and editorial staff. It notes subscription rates payable in advance of 2.60 for one month 15.50 for six months and 31.00 for one year. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with exclusive rights to local news republication. It is entered as second class postage at Biddeford Maine.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
W. Paul Casavant
E P. Ingalls
Associated Press
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