Jesuits and Politics Stir Controversy Across Nations
New York report surveys American and international Jesuits shaping public life. McLaughlin defends personal stance amid Vatican scrutiny while Berrigan faces conservative pushback. Arrupe warns against political office as a broader shift to right in church and state.
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John Leo
NEW York
NEA
Colm J McLaughlin
Bewt
Nixon
Robert Urman
Massachusetts
Nixon White House
Hawee S Judiciary Committee
Daniel Berrigan
Israel
Oman
Otrae
McLaughlin
Andhor
Father Berrigan
Latin America
Dr. McLaughlin
Father Cleary
Watergate
Washington
Father Drinan
Sie
Boston College Law School
Rome
Pedro Arrupe
Bick Pope
Vatican
Fathers Melaushlin
Berrigan
Jeads
R& State
Marcos
Chile
Gonzalo Arroyo
Jesuil
Group of
Father Arripe
Tidel Castra
Nity
Yealles
Armipe
Brazil
Greece
CIA
Pope Paul
Nante
Order
Anayas
Drinans
Quick action saves life of NPPD employee in Kearney
In Kearney Nebraska a near fatal incident on a power line was averted Monday night by quick actions of NPPD workers and volunteers. Merryman ages 40s or 50s appeared to contact a live line on the job. He received prompt aid from a coworker and two NPPD employees who performed CPR until fire department and hospital staff arrived. Merryman was breathing on arrival and remains in critical condition.
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Kearney
Neb
APD
NPPOD
NPPD
Marvin’ Hill
Ill Merryman
Merryman
NPPO
Disease inquiry into mystery ailment near Gibbon Neb
An expert from the Georgia Center for Disease Control is to investigate an unusual upper respiratory illness in Gibbon. Twenty one local cases are reported and a Mexican national worker who died earlier is linked to a turkey plant exposure. Officials say it is not highly transmissible to the public. Local health officials continue inquiries.
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Gibbon
Neb
Center For Disease Control In
Georgia
Paul Stoesz
Disease Control
State Health Department
Stoesz
Escobedo
Ceraki Morris
Stoesa
4-H Notes and Fair Prep Across Groups
Dusty Boots reports weekly riding practices at an arena with horsemanship levels judged by Carrel Henke and assistants. Names listed as passing Levels include Tammy Boettcher Deb Condreau Brenda Erickson and Sylvia Kasper. Other passers include Kelly Person Sue Sehrad Shauna Person Brenda Sehrad and Debbie Hamernik. Gay Shermanettes met at Susan Dirks home to discuss the fair booth and assess scams and darts with Karen Alswager reporting. Sunflowers notes Don Blessen home meetings and project discussions with Jalene Deden reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrel Henke
Tammy Boettcher
Deb Condreau
Brenda Erickson
Sylvia Kasper
Kelly Person
Sue Sehrad
Shauna Person
Brenda Sehrad
Debbie Hamernik
Susan Dirks
Karen Alswager
Don Blessen
Jalene Deden
Services held for chairman of power review board
Funeral services were held in Wisner Tuesday for Leo K. Wortman, 60, chairman of the Nebraska Power Review Board, who died after a lengthy illness in Lincoln. Appointed in 1971 by Gov. J. James Exon and named chairman in 1972, he is survived by his widow Joyce, one son and three daughters.
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Lincoln
Neb
Wisner
Leo K. Wortman
Nebraska Power Review Board
Wortman
J. James Exon
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Joyce
Omaha to monitor tax revenue as grocery tax relief debated
Nebraskans face a 3 percent sales tax on food while Iowa maintains a lower rate. Omaha officials warn abolition could hit city revenue and cite a potential $140 yearly difference for a $40 weekly grocery bill. Residents weigh crossing river for cheaper food amid fuel costs. A Brule couple welcomes Josie Marie Van Velson, five pounds twelve ounces, with maternal grandparents Wayne and (name withheld) Anderson of Osceola.
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Omana
Neb
Ed Zorinsky
Department
Lo Ege
Zorinsky
William
Cers
Towans
Kranda
Brith Osceola
Abs
John van Velson
Brule
Josie Marie
Wayne Andersons
Osceolla
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Daniel HE
Cardinal Richelieu
Father Arroyo
Elerics
Father Arrupe Stoppal
Cuba
Foxellier
Hey, Robert Finan
Key, Pedro Arrupe
Oreant
Mel Avichlin
Commercial Federal
Sunbeam
Douglas and
Sarpy Counties
Nebraska
Pottawattamie County
Iowa
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Norfolk Avenue
Horfolk Gat
Spo
Power Review Board
Omaha
Branda Ou
Richardson
Tonue
Jcpenney
Columbus
Plymouth Valiant
America
Nova
Pinto
Valiant
Volkswagen
Capri
Toyota
Datsun
Duster
U.S. Auto Club
Kusek Motor Company
East Hiway
Mustang IL
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