Greensburg Cathedral Site Marks Western Pennsylvania Catholic Roots
The Greensburg cathedral site is identified as the oldest piece of Catholic church property in Western Pennsylvania. The narrative traces early Catholic settlements, priests, and missions across Westmoreland and nearby counties, noting Greenburg’s founding in 1785 and its rise as county seat after Hannastown’s destruction.
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Greensburg Cathedral
Western Penn
Catholic Fold
John B. Causse
Greensburg
Greensbur
Greensby
Pennsylvania
Westmoreland
Fayette
Indiana
Armstrong Pe
Sugar Reek
Tonle
Brownsville
Benedictine Fathers
U.S
St. Vincent’s
St. Xavier’s
Sisters of Charity
Mother Seton
America
Hannastown
Nathaniel Greene
Cardinals to rule on Malta Knights over Vatican authority
Vatican City faces a five cardinals commission to decide if the Sovereign Military Order of Malta must submit to the Sacred Congregation of Religious. The commission, including Cardinals Tisserant Micara Masella Pissardel and Cahali, weighs the centuries old dispute over jurisdiction and vows binding on Malta's knights.
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Josefa J.sullivan
Vatican City
Military Order of Malta
Sacred Congregation of Religious
Tisserant
Micara
Masella
Pissardel
Cahali
Order of Malta
Stabinas
Malta
Congregation of Religious
Aocreee
Rhodes
Holy See
Mini
Ludovico Albani Della Rovere
Pius XII Seenel
Ncwc Radio and Wire
Self Religious Line a ee ae cae See pricee-fine
The readable line mentions a religious entity and a price related fine. Details are fragmented but suggest a penalty or fine context connected to a religious line or order. No clear individuals, organization names, or locations are identifiable.
Colleges Balk at Overdose Of Accrediting Agencies
The Very Rev. Pa C Reinert S J, president of St Louis University, told a George Washington University conference that widespread accreditation fragmentation damages institutional unity and autonomy. He urged reforms to reduce external influence and called for accrediting agencies to step back from day to day educational life.
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Washington
Pa C. Reinert
S.J
St Louis University
Americana
George Ashington University
Father Pennert
Uhati
National Commission On Accrediting
Presided
Remeernaces Caieai
Plans for Catholic Daily in New York Abandoned
The Apostolic Press Association aborted plans for a New York Catholic daily called the New York Banner after failing to secure a $400 000 campaign fund. The Sun Herald in Kansas City operated 1950 51 as a five day weekly before suspension. Earlier Catholic dailies failed in 19th and early 20th centuries.
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New York
Apostolic Press Association
Sun Herald
Kansas City
Catholic Telegraph
Catholic Tribune
Duala
Bishop Gorman Praises Catholic Press Development
Bishop Thomas K. Gorman of Reno says Catholic journalism has achieved a first class standard, fully meeting its mission. He notes Catholic press growth and freedom as signs of human freedom within a democratic society and urges continued dedication to truthful reporting.
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New York
Thomas K. Gorman
Reno
Episcopal
NCWC
Catholic Press Association
Catholic Press Month
Aes
Gorman
Washington debate over Vatican ambassador nomination
White House says General Clark will not be resubmitted for Ambassador to the Vatican and Truman will nominate another candidate. Senate leaders Connally Russell oppose the Vatican appointment citing military sacrifices and Protestant lobbying. Humphrey predicts near-certain defeat, while many Protestants remain divided on the issue.
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Washington, D.C
White House
Mark Clark
Senate
Vatican
Truman
Washington, D
Mark Wage
Om Connally
D.-Tex
Senate Area Relations Committee
Clark
Amor
Richard Russell
D.-Ga
Coed Services Committee
Con
Connally
America
Russell
Texas
Italy
Stro Baptist
Washington
U. S
Paul Fowler
Amarillo
Tex
H. H. Humphrey
D.-Minn
Twin Cities
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Laetare Sunday Drive Aims Five Million War Relief
Archbishop Francis P. of Baltimore announces Laetare Sunday drive to raise five million pounds for global war relief. He notes hundreds of thousands displaced in Western Europe and millions more refugees in camps across Germany Austria Italy and Trieste with ongoing needs in the Near East. The NCWC reports strong Catholic giving exceeding seven million pounds previously.
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Francis P
Om H
Baltimore
cCwcates Board
Europe
Germany
Austria
Italy
Trieste
Near East
Korea
Pius XII
NCWC
Leading Catholic Students Reach Voice of Democracy Semi finals
One fourth of the 12 Voice of Democracy semi finalists are Catholic high school students. National chairman Robert K. Richard announced the contenders for four national awards of 500 dollars. Finalists include students from Canisius, Gonzaga, and Gary Francis Greif. The contest is sponsored by the National Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters, the Radio Television Manufacturers Association, and the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Ourseur
Voice of Democracy
Robert K. Richard
Washiwicz
Canisius Falo
Gary Francis Greif
Gongaga Hig School
Spokane
Theational Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters
The
Radio-Television Manufacturers’ Association
U.S
Clarence Manion Quits Post at Notre Dame U
Clarence E. Manion resigns as dean of Notre Dame College of Law, effective in January. A longtime faculty member since 1924 and noted orator and author, he helped found the Notre Dame Natural Law Institute and authored The Key to Peace and Liberty.
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Notre Dame
Ind
Clarence E. Manion
College of Law
Notre Dame University
Zohn Hn J Cavanaugh
D. C
Jane
Lee
Manion
Sone
Ag Dame Natural Law Institute
Pease
Liberty
McGovern Brothers Honored in Medal Refusal Case
Highest Honor will go to First Lt. Robert M. McGovern despite his father Halsey McGovern declining to accept the Medal of Honor awarded for actions near Kamyangjam ni Korea on Jan 20 1951. His brother 2nd Lt Jerome F McGovern also received the Silver Star for bravery while both were killed in Korea. The father defended his stance saying awards mislead and distract from the many grieving families and he questioned President Truman's suitability to confer such honors.
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Robert M. McGovern
Department of Defense
Korea
Kamyangjam-ni
Jerome F. McGovern
Jamel’s
St. John’s College School
Washn
Halsey McGovern
Defense Department
Truman
Brigadier General James O'Neill to Retire at Sixty
Brigadier General James O Neill will leave the service this month at age 60 the retirement age for his rank. He has been deputy chief of army chaplains since July 1948 and was promoted to brigadier general six months earlier. Born January 14 1892 in Chicago he served on Corregidor and with Patton s Third Army earning battle stars for Normandy Northern France the Ardennes the Rhineland and Central Europe. He plans to return to Helena Montana after retirement.
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James O’neill
Monsne O’neill
Helena
Mont
Joseph M. Gil
Guly
Chicago
Loyola University
St. Paul’s Semiosota
Akeldane
Carroll
Classified Ads Offer Jobs and Quirky Promos in Print Run
A jumble of classified notes lists ad rates and guidelines for a large circulation edition. It promises job leads, training programs, and home based work with minimal requirements, plus premiums and free booklets. Agencies advertise nursing schools, envelope addressing, and sewing-at-home opportunities. Regulars include photo finishing, premiums, and household items.
No Miracle Here Sun Spin Explained By Australian Experts
In November 1951 at New Norcia near Perth Western Australia observers reported sun spinning and colored rays. Experts led by W J Paren hype and Rev H F Brennan say atmospheric refraction, eye effects, and camera lens imperfections likely caused the appearance.
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Sydney
Australia
New Norcia
Perth
Western Australia
W. J. Paren
H. F. Brennan
Perth Archdiocesan Journal
Fatherrennan
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Civic Opera
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Buffalo
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Columbus
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105Th Street
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Nurses’ Training Schools
Chicago School of Nursing
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