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Newspaper
Catholic Telegraph Register
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1953
Page
9
Tokyo reports Captain Joseph McConnell of the U S Air Force, famed as the world's first triple jet ace, constantly carries a picture of the Heart of Mary parish curate with him, as shared by Reverend LS ed.
Captain McConnell lauds Father Daniel Campbell of the 51st interceptor wing as he describes the chaplain's vigilance during dogfights over Mig alley. The piece notes a surge in Catholic converts in the U.S. to 1,071,897, with broader Church statistics from Dioceses, parishes, and Catholic schools.
In Palma de Mallorca Bishop Juan Hervas celebrated Mass aboard the U S aircraft carrier Midway. He later confirmed two officers and 20 crew members in the hangar during the visit.
A 21-year-old Polish murderer in Montreal converted from violence to faith, receiving First Communion and Confirmation in his jail cell. Father Lucian Krolikowski guided the prisoner’s spiritual transformation, culminating in a calm death on the gallows with a rosary and prayer. He urged compassion for others misled by Communism and spoke of repentance for past harms.
Rome notes the modern Italian economy has advanced far faster since World War II than during Mussolini's dictatorship. It cites rebuilding costs around 160 billion and extensive public works including 2,000 schools, 2,500 miles of aqueducts, 10,000 roads, and extensive sewers and canals.
Dr. James H. Price former Episcopalian minister confirmed May 24 by Cardinal Spellman. The conversion followed study of St Augustine and guidance of the rosary, aided by assistant William C. Kernan at St James the Less in Scarsdale. Price cited lack of authority in his previous church and attraction to Catholic teaching and authority.
Michael J Moe Dermott longtime State Department press officer will leave to become Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador. He will be joined by his wife and daughter Patsy while his 20 year old son Michael Jr studies in Jesuit novitiate at Wernersville. Dermott has served under eleven Secretaries of State and succeeds Angier Biddle Duke who retires.
Archbishop Urban J. Wehr sought 1.5 million for St Thomas seminary additions and new parishes. Pledges already exceed 3.3 million, payable over two years, funding 80 new student rooms, infirmaries, five classrooms, a library, and recreation facilities, with plans to begin once drawings are finished.
Washington reports a Roman wall graffito dating 78 A.D. records participation in the Eucharist and mentions Commodus and consuls. Found on the Palatine by Ezio Cannata, the inscription suggests a household of the Emperor. It predates Abercius and ties to New Testament times.
A biographical sketch honors Dr John McLoughlin of Oregon as a leading Catholic figure, noting his statue in National Statuary Hall and a duplicate on the Salem Capitol grounds. It recounts his conversion, Irish-Canadian lineage, education in Scotland, role with the Northwest Fur Company and Hudsons Bay Company, and his management of the Oregon country fostering peace with Native peoples.
He did not become a Catholic until 1842 and, as an Anglican, welcomed Methodist, Presbyterian, and Ca aries into his domain. He aided and shared hardship with these men who traveled to the ante and then to pages beyond.
Neues Deutschland, official paper of the Socialist Unity party in East Germany, says reactionary elements are liable to death for criticizing Communist policies.
A suit filed by Alfred J. Lundberg of Oakland seeks to block enforcement of Proposition 3 amending welfare provisions and preserving tax exemptions for private and religious schools. The case tests tax exemption as a constitutional issue and could reach the state Supreme Court, amid moves to repeal the tax relief and a potential November initiative. Governor Warren calls a special election process with bills pending to curb petition circulation and fund-raising.
Law professor Wilbur G. Katz of the University of Chicago argues that aid to religious and other private schools does not violate the Constitution if funds are allocated non-discriminatorily for education. He contends that strict no aid policies risk restricting religious freedom and that state neutrality is maintained when tax funds support nonreligious activities in both public and private education.
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