Why a Girl's Catholic Burial Was Allowed
The article discusses why a teenage girl buried by Catholic rites after suicide could still be granted ecclesiastical burial. It cites Canon 1240 and the Second Council of Baltimore, noting doubt and mental distress can excuse deliberate action, with mercy guiding judgment. It also explains Baptism of desire versus Baptism of water in preparing for entry into the Church.
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Hing
Second Council of
Baltimore
Jewish Appeal Drives for Israel Aid and German Indemnity
The United Jewish Appeal aims to raise almost 17 million dollars before 1953 to strengthen Israel, aid the homeless, and defend democracy. Contributions from major U.S. cities are cited, and Germany’s plan to pay 715 million dollars over 12 years is discussed, with emphasis on supporting a self-sustaining Israel and moral obligations to dispossessed Israelites.
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United Jewish Appeal
U. S
Israel
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C
Germany
Adenauer
Hitler
Bayer Aspirin promoted for broad use and sore throat relief
A promotional note urges readers to use Bayer Aspirin for better feelings and widespread use. For sore throats from colds it recommends gargling three times daily with three dissolved tablets in water and to request Bayer Aspirin by name rather than generic aspirin.
Impressive Rebirth of a Nation and the Hebrew University
A historical look at the revival of Hebrew as a modern national language. The Hebrew University in Jerusalem advances language, archaeology, and science despite war damage and restricted Mount Scopus access. It now operates across Jerusalem with UN guards and a growing faculty and student body.
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Hebrew University
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Dead Sea
Athens
Oxford
Cambridge
Mount Scopus
Holy City
Palestine Government Hospital
King David Hotel
United Nations
National and University Library
Hadassa Hospital
State of Israel
Palestine’s postwar decline amid neglect and poor governance
The text portrays Palestine as a land scarred by centuries of bad government and neglect. It notes the British takeover after World War I found a ruined, sparsely populated, poorly cultivated land with few sturdy buildings and a defeated people, a condition described as still largely true today.
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Palestine
Jews at Time of Christ and the Birth of Israel
The piece reviews Judea under Rome with Herod the Great and the split after his death, noting four governments in Palestine and borders faced by Jesus and the Apostles. It covers the 1947 UN plan to partition Palestine, the 1948 creation of Israel, Jerusalem’s contested status, and ongoing Arab–Israeli tensions with no clear resolution.
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Rome
Herod
B.C
Herod the Great
Decapolis
Palestine
Wales
Jerusalem
Eusebius
Hilaire Belloc
Republic of Israel
Ireland
New York State
Tlhe General Assembly
United Nations
Jordan
Israel
Israel Seeks Bond Issue For German Reparation Claims
The 1951 report outlines a proposed 500 million dollar bond issue by Israel aimed at securing one and a half billion from the U S England France and Russia to cover material losses suffered by Jews under Hitler. It notes population figures and education data from 1951 and quotes a religious reflection attributed to Matthew Smith.
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Israel
U. S
England
France
Russia
Germany
Hitler
U. N
Jesus Christ
Matthew Smith
God Is Present Everywhere and Its Proofs
The text explains that God is present everywhere through His knowledge power and essence. It contrasts this omni presence with pantheism, cites scripture to prove universal presence, and notes practical effects such as motivation to virtue, consolation, and aid against temptation. It emphasizes God as first cause, universal governor, and ever near to humanity.
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Linus M. Riordan
Pi.d
God
New Collegiate Dictionary
St. Thomas
Matt
Birth Control Housing Trend Seen Reversing
Washington optimistic forecast from Commissioner Walter L. Greene of the FHA says the trend shifts from two bedroom to three and four bedroom houses. The remark notes easing of prior emphasis on smaller homes after earlier construction peaks.
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Washington, D. C
Walter L. Greene
Federal Housing Administration
Send Christmas Card To Pope
The Rev. Paul Clark of All Saints parish in Lancaster suggests Catholics send Christmas cards to the Pope. He adds that a dollar inside could aid war victims and children in famine areas, noting a five cent card seal.
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Lancaster
N. H
Paul Clark
All Saints’ Parish
Father Clark
Cardinal backs contest for archdiocese college students
Cardinal Spellman announces a television play writing contest limited to students of men's and women's colleges in the Archdiocese of New York. Awards of 1000, 500 and 100 savings bonds will be presented by the Cardinal to three winners.
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New York
Archdiocese of New York
Cardinal Spellman
McCormack Receives 1952 St Francis Peace Medal in Milwaukee
Congressman John W. McCormack of Massachusetts received the 1952 St Francis Peace Medal at the seventh quinquennial congress of the Third Order of St. Francis in Milwaukee. Archbis Richard J. Cushing presented the award noting his promotion of relations toward peace. He is the first Catholic recipient since 1950. other laureates include Myron C. Taylor and John Foster Dulles, both Protestants.
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John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
St. Francis
Milwaukee
Weeg Io
Richard J. Cushing
Boston
McCormack
Myron C. Taylor
Vatican
John Foster Dulles
Prince of Peace Drama To Begin Third Season
Union City New Jersey announces the third season of the Christmas drama Prince of Peace at Veronica's Veil auditorium. Written and produced by Rev. Benjamin Wirtz C.P. about 100 amateur cast and crew donate their services. Veronica's Veil guild renowned nationally as an outstanding group the Lenten Veronica's Veil hailed as the American Oberammergau. Over 1,100,000 people have seen the two dramas since 1915.
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Union City
N. J
Benjamin Wirtz
C.P
Veronica’s Veil Guild
Keeping Up With Events
The piece discusses Mau Mau fears linked to anti colonial revolt in East Africa and alleged ties to communism. It notes initiations, oaths, and violence against Africans Europeans and Christians, calling the movement satanic and contrasting African race dynamics with American civil rights.
God Love You Seeks Sacrifice for Mission Aid Across Nations
The message urged Catholics to unite as one body in Christ and support missions worldwide. It notes 35,000 baptized in Batrak Indonesia and 15,120 Africa sisters under Propaganda, with stories of Chinese priests punished for faith and calls for personal sacrifices beyond mere giving.
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Indonesia
Africa
China
Holy Father's Missions
E. M
H. K
Sacrifice Card Sought For Propagation of the Faith
People are urged to cut out a column, pin the sacrifice to it, and mail it to the National Director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, Fulton J. Sheen, at 109 East 38th Street New York. Diocesan Directors are also listed as mailing options.
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Fulton J. Sheen
Society For the Propagation of the Faith
East 38Th Street
New York
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