Palm Sunday Reflections in Jerusalem Amid Unrest
Jerusalem observes Palm Sunday amid ongoing tensions with a nationalist mood echoing biblical scenes. The Latin Patriarch Alberto Gori leads a path from Bethpage to Jerusalem through Gethsemane, with processions along the Mount of Olives while Arab residents face occupation by Israeli forces and British-backed Arab legion symbolism.
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Jordan
Jesus
Holy City
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Holy
Franciscan Olive Trees Called Immortal By Order
Palm Sunday procession honoring the day’s observance pauses briefly at Gathsemane on the Bethpage to Jerusalem road, as Franciscans declare olive trees immortal and enduring symbols of faith.
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Bureau of Tourism Sey
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Gethsemane
Jericho
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St Stephen's Gate
Gathsemane
Bethpage
Sethsemane
Mount of Olives
Church of All Nations
Refugees of No Man's Land Ride to UN Ration Doorstep
Aide groups describe Palestinian refugees living in caves and huts near St Stephens Gate. Each month they travel on scruffy donkeys to collect the UN ration that has sustained families since 1948. They blame Western powers and Israel and cling to hope for another savior to reclaim their homes in Jerusalem.
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No Man’s Land
Old Jerusalem
Jesus
Golden Gate
St. Stephen's Gate
Israel
United Nations
Pedestrian Death Toll in U S Was 7 482 Last Year
The American Automobile Association reports 7 482 pedestrians killed nationwide in 1955, down from 7 900 in 1954, the lowest in over two decades. Cedar Rapids Auto Club secretary manager C J Birr cites laws, signals, crosswalks, and education as key factors.
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United States
C. Birr
Cedar Rapids Auto Club
American Automobile Association
Birr
AAA
Cedar Rapids
Sennett Charged With Forgery in Three Checks
In Long Beach California Robert E. Sennett, 53, faced three forgery counts for checks totaling 72.99. A hearing was scheduled and bail set at 1000 dollars. He asked to post bail with a check, but the municipal judge refused and remanded him to jail.
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Long Beach, Calif
Robert EE. Sennett
Lyman B. Sutter
Bennett
Easter Dates Move With Moonlight and Spring
Easter can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25 with the date tied to lunar cycles and the vernal equinox. Past earliest is March 22 1818 and latest April 25 1843 with future reoccurrences noted, plus merchandising concerns as merchants adjust stock for early or late holidays.
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Carroll Arimond
Weiler
United States
English Parents Fight Easy Marriages Over Gretna Green
Angry English parents led by MPs demand action as teenage couples flee to Gretna Green in Scotland to wed with little parental consent. They warn of the risks of eloping and the ease of obtaining marriage vows across the border. Scottish ministers and local hospitality providers report growing numbers and reluctance to assist runaways.
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London
Gretna Green
Scotland
Gretna
England
Cupid
Thief Returns Most Loot After Milwaukee Theft
Police say a thief attempted to taunt investigators by turning over nearly all stolen money. A package found by Wisconsin Sports Service, Inc. contained 1787 dollars, representing all but 95 of the amount taken on March 12.
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Office of Wisconsin Sports Service, Inc
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