Gideon Stories and Bible Reach Across Worlds
A column recalls a Gulf Refinery retiree and Gideon Society member, George, who has spoken nationwide about Bible distribution. The Gideons, with 20,000 members, distribute 89 million Bibles in 73 countries since 1908, funding via dues and church donations, while noting cross language access through the British Bible Society. The piece ends noting the Republic Steel strike clash in South Chicago in 1937, with fatalities and injuries.
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Atlanta
On This Day June 6 1971 Almanac Snapshot
June 6 1971 is the 157th day with Mercury Venus Mars Saturn visible at dawn and Jupiter at dusk. Nathan Hale born 1755. 1816 snow triggers the no summer year. 1933 Camden drive-in opens. 1944 D Day invasion begins. 1958 Robert Kennedy dies. Johnson proclaims June 9 mourning. Eisenhower quote about burden of freedom.
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Nathan Hale
New England
Camden
N. J
Dwight D. Eisenhower
English Channel
France
Robert Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
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the Almanac
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Park Manor
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Mary Allen Bakery
Borden’s CottaGe Cheese
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Libby
Vienna
Green Giant
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TEXSU
Sara Lee Plain & Strawberry
Folger
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Afor BP
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Caravelle
Charmin
H.E.B
Bounty Kist
Sweet Peas
Victor 1200
DeWitt Poth & Son
Yoakum, Texas