Bold proposal seeks four church merger to form 18 million strong faith union
In San Francisco UPI reports Rev. Dr. Eugene Carson Blake proposes uniting United Presbyterian Church Protestant Episcopal Church Methodist Church and United Church of Christ into a single 18 million member body. Church leaders from Episcopal Methodist and United Church of Christ voice cautious support while noting their bodies would decide officially.
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Fred Haskins
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Stanley successor choice due tomorrow in Alameda County
Gary Edmund G Brown's press secretary said a successor to the late Chester Stanley of Alameda County would be named by tomorrow morning. Five names were speculated, with Charles Russell of Fremont pressing a strong bid after winning the backing of the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee.
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Jittery Store Manager Kills Oakland Man
In Modesto area, John Thomas Fiveash, 30, was shot and killed by John Guinn owner of a Hughson market after Guinn feared a robbery. The shooting followed a car seen near the home and an ensuing confrontation with weapons as deputies gathered statements for ongoing investigation.
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School Boycott Ebbing as White Students Return
Seventeen white pupils returned to William Frantz School in New Orleans signaling a possible break in the segregation boycott. AP report notes continued heckling incidents but the resumed attendance marks a shift in the school’s integration process.
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News Holiday Plea Rejected in New Orleans
A federal court issued a temporary restraining order blocking Louisiana legislature plans to replace the New Orleans School Board. Demonstrations continue at William Frantz and Metairie area schools as civil rights actions unfold. The ruling limited the legislature from enforcing its plan to shift control of the city’s schools and finances.
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Herbert Christenberry
Prayer request for inner strength to help others
A reader shares a heartfelt plea to Heavenly Father for renewed heart strength. The message asks for courage to ensure life decisions positively affect others and to avoid discouragement from personal weakness.
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Fremont Boys Die In Crash
Two 16 year old Fremont youths Larry Markins and Decry J Needham died when their sedan swerved off Niles Canyon Road near Sunol. The car reportedly traveled about 90 mph before hitting a tree and breaking apart. Needham and Meekins were identified among the victims. funeral services for Needham are planned in Livermore.
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Koller Case Dr Dickerson Fields Comment
Washington High School District faces a split vote on the re hire of Superintendent William Koller with a 3 to 1 16 margin. President Gordon Dickerson, returning from England, says it is too early to comment while Grimmer Jr urged waiting for Dickerson’s return. Koller aims to focus on improving student achievement as he plans talks with principals.
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Arroyo Pupils Given Day Off
About 2,200 Mroya High School students were given a surprise day off after a water main break disabled drinking water and toilet facilities yesterday. Repairs are underway and classes will resume once water service returns.
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Supreme Court rules bus terminal eateries must serve all
Justice Hugo L. Black writes for a 62 vote majority that racial bias at a privately run bus terminal restaurant violates the Interstate Commerce Act as an integral part of service to customers. The decision overturns the 1958 Richmond arrest of Howard University student Boynton who was fined for refusing biased service. Justices Whittaker and Clark dissented.
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Nuclear ban talks recessed in Geneva
The Big Three nuclear test ban talks pause for two months with the United States, the Soviet Union, and Great Britain agreeing to resume February 7. Western sources say the break lets President-elect Kennedy review progress and plan future moves, while U. S. delegate Charles G. Stelle calls the recess a misfit given recent slow progress.
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Blizzard Heads Into Midwest Storm Hits Plains and Rockies
A major snow storm moved from the western mountains into the Midwest with warnings of heavy snow and blizzard conditions across the extreme west through northwest Iowa and North Dakota South Dakota. Gale warnings were issued for Lakes Superior and Michigan. Snow piled up to about half a foot in Denver and Leadville Colorado, with similar amounts in Minnesota.
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Symington Reports on Defense Reorganization Plan
Sen Stuart Symington proposes sweeping changes to the U S defense structure to Kennedy. The plan calls for abolishing civilian secretaries of the Army Navy and Air Force while keeping their services. It envisions a streamlined Defense Department with a secretary and two undersecretaries and creates separate commands for strategic and defense weapons. The proposal aims to reduce duplication and align with space age needs and potential nuclear scenarios.
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Stand-by briefing ordered for Kennedy transition
Washington UPI reports President Eisenhower directed key aides to be ready to brief President-elect John F. Kennedy on Tuesday if he wishes. Secretaries Christian Herter, Thomas Gates Jr., and Robert Anderson await in the cabinet room. Eisenhower and Kennedy to confer alone. transfer of power topics possible. Pierre Salinger expected to accompany Kennedy from Georgetown to the White House if invited.
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