Faces and Places on Mormon Beliefs and Letters
A columnist recalls reader letters about Mormon beliefs and history, noting both favorable and hostile reactions. The piece cites debates over ancestry, baptism, tithing, Joseph Smith's life, and divisions with the Reorganized Church, highlighting tensions in public commentary.
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Israel
B.C
Amory
Jesus Christ
America
John the Baptist
Joseph Smith
Joseph
Oliver Cowdery
David McKay
Salt Lake City
Utah
Romney on Mormon faith and civil rights stance
In Lansing Missouri Romney discusses his Mormon faith, its public role, and spiritual awakening. He asserts his church as Christian and an asset, cites prayer, and argues against discrimination while noting beliefs on priesthood and race supported by scripture.
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Lansing
Mich
Utah
My Church
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Jesus Christ
House of Israel
Former Governor Named to Bench
Tallahassee UPI reports former Florida governor Millard Fillmore Caldwell, aged 65, has been appointed to the Florida supreme court joining the state’s highest bench with a career in public service and law.
Accuracy on Warning of Storms Improves in Oklahoma
Norman Oklahoma AP A new radar based system in Oklahoma yields 50 to 60 percent tornado forecast accuracy within a 10 mile area of colliding storms. Forecasters can warn residents about 20 minutes before a tornado forms. The method predicted a May 4 1961 Geary tornado and involves cold air feeding into a second storm to trigger rotation.
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Norman
Okla
Oklahoma
John W. Hamilton
U.S. Weather Bureau
Oklahoma City
American Meteorological Society
Hamilton
Geary
Neil Ward
Weather Bureau
Ward
Gazette Want Ads Spark Search for First Find
In the Gazette want ads readers are urged to locate the phrase Find it first in the listings. The notice highlights the search for the earliest source reference and invites participation from the community.
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