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Newspaper
Catholic Telegraph Register
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1952
Page
5
Excerpts from a Vatican talk emphasize peace through religious authority. The Pope argues the Church must remain politically neutral yet actively guide nations, warning a false free world lacks true freedom and calling for spiritual renewal to prevent war. The speech condemns silence of believers facing martyrs and urges unity under Christian values.
Monsignor Giovanni Battista Montini writes in a blessing for Advocate the Newark archdiocese weekly that Catholic newspapers are essential to the apostolate. He says the press mission is dear to the pope and must be defended as sacred truth is challenged and distorted.
Prof. Raymond Sontag of the University of California was elected president of the historical association. Prof. John T. Farrell of the Catholic University of America was elected first vice president. Monsignor John K. Washington, D C , begins 20th year as treasurer and Rev. John Tracy Ellis of the Catholic University of America begins his 11th term as secretary.
Osservatore Romano highlights the Pope Pius XII address stressing the Church's independence in fulfilling its mission and the duty of man to follow the unchangeable eternal law as central themes.
Fulton Oursler, noted author of The Greatest Story Ever Told, has completed two years of research for a new book on the Acts of the Apostles and early church days. Tentatively titled The Greatest Faith Ever Known, it follows his previous bestsellers and reflects strong sales across editions and titles.
Belleville Illinois reports a diocesan observance for victims of the West Frankfort mine disaster in which 119 workers died. Catholic funerals were held in West Frankfort and nearby towns, many victims from St John the Baptist parish with services also in St Stanislaus in St Louis.
Italy plans close eye on the government of King Idris I due to major interests in Libya. About 40,000 Italians reside there as the new nation under Emir Mohammed Idris al Senussi governs 1.1 million square miles with an economy relying on desert lands, oil, and U S bases.
The Friends General Conference executive committee adopted a statement opposing a US ambassador to the Vatican. Copies were sent to President Truman and Senator Tom Connally of Texas, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The conference represents about 19,000 members.
Dr. William A. Gruse becomes the first Catholic to receive the Pittsburgh award of the American Chemical Society for advances as administrator fellow of the Mellon Institute petroleum refining fellowship. Dr. Webster N. Jones of the Catholic University notes Gruse’s work on Lewisite gas in World War I and praises his contributions and hospitality.
Mother Olympia, a Wisconsin nun, heads the Rome Salvatorian International Hospital in a $1,000,000 project. She has led Salvatorians in Wisconsin and Maryland and was elected Superior General in 1947 for the Greek and American provinces.
Cardinal Samuel Cago argues in the foreword of The Sociology of the Parish that religious needs of man cannot be ignored when shaping social programs. The volume edited by C J Neusse and Rev Thomas J Harte features 12 chapters with input from leading authorities. Cardinal Stritch warns that ignoring religion leads to failure when using only humanistic or naturalistic concepts.
Col Ian McHaro e rector of education in Caithness says Catholics cannot become air in the county. He told the county education committee about Wick High School appointing a domestic science teacher. The Irish Catholic applicant faced remarks that the school was Protestant and the committee urged avoiding appointing a Catholic.
The Chief of Chaplains visited U S Army chaplains in Korea with Lt Col Ghinielewski of Camden attesting to the visit. Father Kilcoyne of San Francisco met Gen. James Fleet and praised chaplains for a superb job.
Sheehan of Notre Dame calls for economists to confront real economic issues and policy, saying educated individuals have ethical grounding. He warns value judgments should not be left to politicians or Marxists, stressing responsibility beyond abstraction at the Catholic Economics Association.
Lord James Eric Drummond Earl of Perth Britain's leading diplomat died at Rogate after a long Foreign Office career. He served as Secretary General of the League of Nations and ambassador to Rome during crucial decades. Cardinal Bernard Griffin sent his Auxiliary to represent at the funeral.
Washington led eight nations including Greece New Zealand France Britain and the United States to cancel the war guilt clause and other terms Italy is rearmed for defense and to influence peaceful treaty revisions. The move signals a shift toward collective security and postwar diplomacy.
Few travelers reached the birthplace of Christ as heavy rain eased, with about 4 000 visitors recorded. Bethlehem's population, now around 30 000, includes many refugees from Israeli territories, while visas to tourists are restricted by Jordan after the Palestine conflict.
Excelsior Springs Missouri offers a free enlarged book titled Rheumatism. It explains why drugs provide only temporary relief and describes a specialized treatment system using mineral waters and baths. Write The Ball Clinic Dept 551 Excelsior Springs Missouri to request the book today with no obligation.
A fragmented pamphlet urges readers to support missionary work and Fatima devotion to build a second peace. It presents vivid headlines about war and crime as warnings and promotes descriptive leaflets for mission activities and closing a thirty day appeal for a loved one.
Fragmentary call for donations to fund a special mission by a ringed East missionary priest in one of the area's poor chapels. Includes plea for dollars to meet a sacred need.
Fragmented text references an expensive item near a thousand units and mentions a Eucharistic object described as beautiful. The garbled words include phrases like copa and cibo with unclear context or attribution.
After two months of effort supporters seek six hundred dollars to complete two chapels in Near East mission lands. The appeal stresses providing proper sacred furnishings and space for worship.
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