Bishop Neumann Canonized as America's First Male Saint
Pope Paul VI elevated Bishop John Nepomucene Neumann of Philadelphia to sainthood in St. Peter's Square. The 19th century immigrant from Bohemia became America's first male saint, celebrated before 25,000 with remarks on his care for the sick and the poor. The ceremony included testimonies of miracles attributed to Neumann's intercession and linked to parochial education in the United States.
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J. Kent Lenahan
Villanova
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Sassuolo
Italy
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U.S
Expansion of TV for the Deaf Eyes Wide
Washington AP Carter Administration pushes closed captioning to expand TV access for the deaf while preserving open captioning for all viewers. A conference will include government officials and network executives to discuss broad adoption and decoder availability.
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Barry Jagoda
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ABC
NBC
National Bureau of Standards
Gallaudet College For the Deaf
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Mayor Cleared Of Charges In Bingo Raid
Glen Dale Mayor Howard L. Byard has been cleared of charges he interfered with a police officer during a state police bingo raid on May 5. Magistrate Dennis Howard ruled there was no evidence the interference was deliberate. The raids on non profit bingo games drew regional controversy and calls to repeal anti bingo statutes.
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Biggie’ Byard
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Celebration marks WV’s 114th birthday with quiet observance
West Virginia marks its 114th birthday with state offices closed and no major festivities planned. Governor Jay Rockefeller’s schedule lists State holiday West Virginia Day with no meetings or speeches. The state joined the Union in 1863 during Lincoln’s presidency, amid economic and slavery disputes with Virginia.
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Building with Butler Systems Cuts Time and Cost
When planning a project, we manage budgeting designing and scheduling so you avoid wasted energy. We use Butler building systems pre designed and engineered to arrive ready for quick erection. This saves time and money on the job.
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