Split within Nation of Islam tests its leadership
The article surveys internal rifts in the Nation of Islam from its origins with Noble Drew Ali to Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X. It notes arrests, emigrations, and defections, including Malik X, and details disputes over doctrine, finances, and authority, ending with questions about the movement's future leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew
Noble Drew Ali
Chicago
W. D. Fard
Muhammad
Detroit
San Quentin
Fard
Mecca
Nation of Islam
Elijah Muhammad
Professor Fard
Farad Mohammed
University of Islam
Emmanuel
Sharrieff
The
Fruit of Islam
Wallace
Allah
Malcolm X
Bleeder Disease Aided by Discovery
University of Minnesota doctors developed a temporary aid for certain hemophiliacs during bleeding or surgery. A blood separator removes plasma with antibodies that block AFH, then normal plasma is returned, enabling brain surgery after a two hour changeover with quick AFH injections.
Coe Volunteer Bureau Slated In Mid April
The Coe college student senate establishes a volunteer bureau to place students in Cedar Rapids programs. Ann MacDonald of Avon Connecticut is named director with Cynthia Nelson of St Paul as assistant director. The bureau will start mid April handling tutoring, hospital service, counseling, and youth programs with local agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Ann MacDonald
Avon
Conn
Cynthia Nelson
St. Paul
Coe
Deserter or Refugee in Canada Says Weld Refused US Return
Howard Weld, a 24 year old dentist and former Air Force captain from Chicago, fled to Quebec after opposing the Vietnam war. He says he will not return to the United States, calling himself a refugee in Montreal and criticizing US actions while planning to take dental board exams.
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Washington
Howard G. Weld
Chicago
Air Force
Vietnam
U.S
Texas
Weld
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Quebec
DDS
Pentagon
Montreal
Canada
United States
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Luther King
Timothy Drew
Newark
Akbar
Cairo
Vanderbilt University
Malcolm Little
Temple No. 2
Oakland
Calif
W. C. Fard
Raymond Sharrieff
Muslims
By Tom Tiede
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Howard Weld
Eielson Afb
Fairbanks
Alaska
Cedar Falls
CK Jones
Disco
Jack Jones
Discount Furniture
Matt Furn
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