Ministers Red Dupes Congress Told
The House Un-American Activities Committee released testimony alleging 600 or more American clergy were secret communists and 3 000 to 4 000 more were fellow travelers. Witnesses named figures and church leaders as involved and alleged influence on religious groups and theology debates.
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Washington, D.C
House Un-American Activities Committee
Communist Party
Onjamin Gitlow
Mannington
New York
Joseph Zack Kornfeder
Amo S.c¢ En. Gitlow
Jas Ward
A Page
Sherae
Sis. Aiba
Saas
E Williams
Rival Shrine in Mexico Draws Church Leaders Support
Prominent bishops from New York Los Angeles Baltimore Philadelphia Rochester and Richmond back a major shrine project in Mexico. The upper church will rise on crypt foundations laid Sept 28 1920. The project has papal blessing from four popes including Pius X and Benedict XV funded in part by a mosaic gift from Benedict XV.
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Tara
New York
Los Angeles
John Y Noll
Firman
Paven
Ck O'Boyle
Wash Earl J.r
Cipennety
John F. O’h
Philadelphia
James E. Kearney
Rochester
Peter L. Ireton
Richmond
Washington
Father Roeder
Ncwc Wrtre
Foreign Aid Plan Uses Colleges and Agencies
Washington reports a new U S foreign aid plan places U S colleges universities and volunteer agencies including religious sponsorship at the center. Funds would support private technical aid through exchange programs for students and faculty. Harold E Stassen briefed about 200 organizations led by Monsignor Luigi Ligutti and Father Frederick A McGuire.
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Washington
U.S
Fore
Harold E. Stassen
Luigi G. Ligutti
National Catholic Rural Life Conference
Frederick A. McGuire, C.M
Mission Secretariat
Newman Plans Catholic Thought Schools Nationwide
Minneapolis hosts plan approved by the National Newman Club Federation for week long schools on Catholic doctrine and leadership training. sessions will run in East Midwest South and West with Notre Dame hosting initial sessions. officers elected include Quinlan Halberson Ames president John Cleland Minnesota president of the John avery Newman Honorary Society David Newsom Kalamazoo first vice president John McDermott New York comm center affairs Robert Kheline Sacramento treasurer Patricia sher Bren Texas secretary.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Newman Schools of Catolic
Midwest
South
National Newman Club Federation
Notre Dame
Newman Club
Quinlan Halberson
Iowa State
Ames
John Cleland
Men
Yugoslav Communists Kidnap Bishop, Age 80
An 80 year old bishop, Louis Budanovicy Apostolic Administrator of Backa, was kidnapped by Communist workers while riding in an automobile. He was dragged into a truck and has not been seen since. In Poland, Bishop Ciro Boris faced expulsion and new mob demonstrations after seeking refuge in a monastery at Split.
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Trieste
Louis Budanovicy
Backa
Poland
Ciro Boris
Sibenik
Split
Polish interpreter seeks freedom from Communist truce team
Jan Hajdukiewicz a 28 year old Polish interpreter who joined a truce team in Korea fled to seek serious freedom. He told Father O Conn or and NCWC correspondent that 99 percent of Poles oppose the regime but live under fear. He said Communism fuels shortages and high prices while religion is suppressed below the surface.
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Moran
Clancy
Lon Aest
Father O’connor
Poland
Haj
Luther film distorts doctrine and angers Catholics
Washington viewers react to a film about Martin Luther now in first run houses. The Legion of Decency deems the portrayal sympathetic but misleading, showing popes and clergy in a way Catholics say misrepresents church doctrine and indulgences, while critics note emotional appeal and dramatic monastery interiors.
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Washington
Martins Luther
Legion of Decency
Legion
Tee Coeetaten
Ier
Presen
Leo X
Fred
Thi
Purgatory
Martin Luther
Luther
Law Prepared to Curb Obscene Publications in Superior
Superior Wisconsin city officials announce a model ordinance to curb obscene publications. The measure, already in force locally, requires notices to distributors and city heads, with arrest potential and five day appeal to the city council. The model was prepared by Mr Figpe, a Cathedral Irish member.
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Superior
Wis
Onsin
George T. Flynn
Figpe
Ng Cathedral Irish
Bishop Sheen Opens 3 Day Mission Rally in Washington
Bishop J. Sheen will deliver the keynote address and open a three day mission rally. More than eighty societies will be represented at the event focusing on mission motion pictures magazines and missionary-giving issues. Emphasis will be on missiology courses at Catholic colleges and universities in the United States.
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Washington
J. Sheen
Cieties
United States
Eomen
St.ew York
Bishop Haas Remembered as Champion of Fair Employment
Grand Rapids and Detroit groups mourn Bishop Francis J. Haas after his death in August. The Michigan Chronicle lauded him as a national figure who promoted racial equality and labor rights, noting his work with colored communities and fair employment practices.
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Grand Rapids
Yee
Francis J. Haas
Raymond Baker
Michigan
Nation
Michigan Chronicle
Detroit
Haas
Notre Dame Adds 48 New Faculty for 1953 54
Notre Dame announces 48 new teachers for the 1953 54 school year. Ten priests of the Congregation of the Holy Cross are included among the new faculty.
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Notre Dame
Ind
University of Notre Dame
Cdition of the Holy Cross
Durkin Resigns as Only Catholic Cabinet Member
In a public act tied to Cardinal Gibbons era, Durkin, a devout Catholic and daily communicant, resigns as labor secretary. President Eisenhower had praised his skill and service, noting Durkin laid groundwork for a more effective labor department, amid calls for post-Hartley reform.
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Henin
Washington
Durkin
Cardinal Gibour
Maurice A. Oo
St. Peter’s College
Jersey City
de Paul Universi Cage
Eisenhower
Faith in Japan Noted by Crown Prince in Papal Audience
Washington reports Crown Prince Akihito received a papal audience praising the Catholic faith in Japan. Matui notes a personal growth in religion and cites prominent Japanese Catholics, including the late Dr. Nagai, whose writings influenced many readers.
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Japan
Thomas F. Doyiz
Washington
D.C
Akihito
Matsui
Boon I
Mataui
Takeshi Nan Ee ~ Atherye Ona
Nagai
Baenyte Ius
Napesakt
Caplee
Pope Says Eucharist Behind All Great Works of Catholicity
Pope Pius XII radio address from Turin argues the Eucharist fuels all great Catholic achievements. He links devotion to the Eucharist with historical Christian resilience and the spread of Christian ideas, claiming Christ as the food of souls driving saintly works.
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Turin
Italy
Pius XII
Bishop Elect Carroll to be Consecrated November 10
Monsignor Howard J Carroll, general secretary of the National Catholic Conference, will be consecrated as bishop at St. Mary’s Cathedral on November 10. Carroll will remain pastor of Sacred Heart Parish and serve alongside Auxiliary Bishop-beaten in Columbus.
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Generel Pa
Bishop Beaten
Sacred ‘Heart
Conversion controversy sparks lecture on peace at Protestant Isco Church
Dr Price addressed a dispute over his conversion in a lecture titled In His Will Is Our Peace. The event took place at 45 tard Street, New York, with the Protestant Isco Church of St. James noted in the record.
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Isco Church of St. James Vert
Price
Span
Tard Street
N.yee
Agents Wanted Run SpareTime Greeting Peculiar Ad
Fragmentary OCR text shows an old classified style notice seeking agents for a spare time greeting product. Readable names or dates are absent. only disjoint phrases remain, hindering full reconstruction of scope or venue.
The Crucifix Draws All to Christ in Mission Homes
The article argues that religious symbols shape behavior and devotion. It claims Christians with crucifixes in their homes contribute to mission support, while those neglecting Jesus’ image rarely aid church outreach. It notes Our Lord’s promise to draw all people to Himself and links sacrifice to missionary effort.
Five Youths Donate Sacrificial Offerings for Missions
A column urges readers to sacrifice luxuries to support the Holy Father's Missions. It cites several examples of gifts totaling amounts like 25 dollars 27 cents and 40 dollars, and invites sending offerings plus a World Mission Rosary through Rev Fulton J. Sheen and diocesan directors in New York and Cincinnati.
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Evenit
St. Jude and
St. Anthony
J. A. Wu
Or. T. B
Fulton J. Sheen
Society For the Propagation of the Faith
East 38Th Street
New York
Ae A. Freking
Shattuc Avenue
Cincinnati
Ohio
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