Boxing and religion clash over violence in sport debate
The article surveys religious and secular critics of boxing. It cites Vatican commentary and Episcopal Bishop Nelson Burroughs on fatalities and morality, plus modern critics like Jim Murray condemning brutal discourse. It also discusses Muhammad Ali's draft stance and scientific views on brain injury from boxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo Boschi
Vatican
Li Osservatore “Romano
Italy
Nelson Burroughs
Episcopal
Ohio
Burroughs
Dssert
Two Men Arrested In Motor Lodge Holdup
Two men, Theothlilus E Thomas Jr 22 of Philadelphia and an unnamed accomplice, were arrested after a holdup at a motor lodge on Gov Printz Boulevard near Chester. They were arraigned before District Justice Anthony Truscello and held without bail at Delaware County Prison for a March 9 hearing. a 38 caliber revolver was used and employees were forced to hand over cash from an ash box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinicum
Leste
3Rd Street
Chester
Theothlilus
E. ‘Thomas ‘Jr
Philadelphia
Peace
Anthony
Truscello
Delaware County
Thornbury
Thomas Revelle
Dodge
Revello
Brown
Thomas
Wvha
George C. Karlessesnd
Syl
Gov. Printz
Rhode Island Adopts State Income Tax Plan
AP reports Rhode Island adopts a state income tax requiring wage earners to pay 20 percent of their federal tax as the state levy for the first six months of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence, RT
Rhode Island
Scholarship to honor Msgr Klekotka by Polish United Council
The Polish United Council of Delaware County will fund a $1,000 annual scholarship in religion and psychology at PMC Colleges in honor of Rt Rev Msgr Peter J Klekotka pastor emeritus of St Hedwig's Church. A portrait of Msgr Klekotka was approved for permanent display in the college chapel with painting arranged by Polish American groups. The council seeks elderly residents for a Twin Towers senior housing program and names Dr Robert C G Stanley as scholarship fund chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Msgr. Klekotka
Sieter
Zygmunt
Sanhneles
aTh Trewiox
Eagles
St. Hedwig’s
PAECC
Mégr
Klekotka
Makatiewicz
7 Language School of
Sikorski Society
John Sarnocinski
Citzens
Robert C. G
Anthony Ziemba
Sarnocinski
St.Hedwig’s Church
Isr
Johns
Sophie
National Alliance Group 650
Litwwa
Joseph Gerko
Bank teller foils midafternoon bank robbery in Chester
A lone armed man attempted a hold up at the Philadelphia National Bank office at 11th and Madison Streets near Chester. A teller triggered the burglar alarm after the gunman warned her not to. He fled without obtaining any money as staff shouted for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Philadelphia’ National Bank
Madison Sts
Man sentenced for prison breach and city holdups
James C. Babb, 21, of Philadelphia, was ordered to serve three more months for prison breach after failing to return from a work release job. He will begin the sentence after a one year term for larceny. In unrelated events, a gunman robbed an Arco service station at 9th and Kerlin, fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash after threatening attendant Edward Green. Police and security personnel searched the area but found no trace of the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Babb
Wallace
Philadelphia
Delaware County
Roland Walker
Edwin E Lippincott
Babb
Upper Darby
Chester
Audrey Farris
Arco
9Th and
Kerlin Sts
Madison Street
Rose Street
FBT
Edward Green
Green
Rail Patrons Notified of 19 Percent Fare Increase
Commuters on Penn Central trains received printed notices Friday afternoon announcing an approximate 19 percent fare hike effective Monday. The letter from F. King, general manager of Philadelphia commuter area service, notes a $2.7 million SEPA T payment under a service contract and an estimated six month loss of $720,000. No gain between New Jersey and Delaware points yet, while a separate 10 percent increase is sought for those runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Central
King
Philadelphia
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
New Jersey
Delaware
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Parkside Borough Council Meets at 8 P.M. Wednesday
The Parkside Borough Council will convene at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the borough prehouse to discuss local matters and municipal concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkside — Borough
Springfield church union talks gear up in March series
Seven area churches sponsor a March discussion series to understand criticism and suggestions for changes. Each session starts with a brief worship at 8 PM and ends with refreshments at 10 PM. Readings include Covenant Methodist Saxet Ave Springfield Road on March 3 and six other locations through March 31 including Princeton Presbyterian and Ep Church Redeemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingfield
Springfield
Covenant
Aeited Methodist United
Church of ‘Christ
Alga
Parm
Covenant Methodist
Saxet Ave
Springfield Road
Princeton Presbyterian Church
Baltimore Pike
Church “Road
Shorter
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pennington Ave
Morton
Hancock Memorial Methodist Church
Sproul
Wesley
Episcopal Church ‘of the Redeemer
Hillcrest Roads
Middletown church to host drug abuse program
Middletown Presbyterian Church presents the second series on drug abuse at 9 30 Sunday. The program features a talk by Sgt Clarke Jester of the Delaware State Police and Michael Ralli a former drug addict plus a display of drugs. The event is sponsored by the church and its committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Middletown Presbyterian Church
Clarke
Delaware State Police
Michael Ralli
Yithe Churthy
Ony
Prayer Breakfast Series Begins at Concord Elam Methodist
Concord Elam United Methodist Church announces a three Sunday Prayer Breakfast series starting this week at 6 p.m. each Sunday. The events prepare for a Lay Witness service set for March 26. Clean wearable clothing donations are being collected in the Social Hall for the Church World Service Clothing Appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Elam Unitea Methodist
Church World Service
Methodist Mayor to Perform at Church Variety Show
Trainer Methodist Mayor Henry Mayor Johnson will be among 50 participants in a church variety show at Wesley Hall 7 30 p m. The program includes a vocal solo The William McClain pastor Green Grass Grew All Around and harmonica by Hillbilly Band. Mrs Josephine Braidwood director of the show will MC. Tickets available at the church or from youth fellowship members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Johnson
Jtohnson
William McClain
Green Grass
Trainer United Methodists
Clain
Alharmonica
Wesley Hall
Shae Daredhiica
Josephine Braidwis
Hellines Charee Tay Deaddge
United|o the Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Youth Fellowship
Braidwood
Trinidad missioner to visit Trinity Lutheran Church upholds visit
Trinity Lutheran Church of Manoa hosts Rev. Arthur J Henne missionary to Trinidad for a March weekend. He speaks at World Day of Prayer service, leads teen chatter session, attends Sunday worships, shows films, and addresses women and Sunday School teachers. Ebenezer Methodist hosts charge conference and Lenten service with Rev. John C Kulp and Dr F Lewis Walley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverford Township
Trinity Lutheran Church of
Trinidad
Henne
Trinity
Mt. Airy Seminary
Haverford
Ebenezer
Methodist Church of
Manoa
John C. Kulp
South District
F. Lewis Walley
Mt Hope Church Sets Youth Classes in Habbersett Hall
Mt Hope Methodist Church hosts Wednesday membership classes for junior high and older youth from 7 to 8 p.m. each week until Palm Sunday in Habbersett Hall. The congregation joins the National Attendance Contest "March to Sunday School in March" with awards for attendance in Sunday School and church and for bringing a Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston
Habbersett Hall
Mt. Hope Methodist Church
National Sunday School Association
Prayer Observance Set by Baptist Lutherans in Punjab Mission Area
A regional gathering will be held at Stineford Presbyterian to honor the former United Presbyterian Church mission workers in Punjab North India. Mr Miller, elected General Secretary-Treasurer in 1945, served in evangelistic and educational roles for twenty five years before retirement. Nursery care will be provided. a Work Day of Prayer service is planned at 8 p.m. to 1.
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Luther
Providence
Rose
Valley
Stineford
Andia
United: ‘Presbyterian Church
Punjab
North
India
Miller
Men's Night At Grace Reformed Church Event
Collingdale Grace Reformed Episcopal Church on Clifton and Blackstone Avenues hosts Men’s Night at 7 30 p m Sunday Rev Edward Schull assistant home director Africa Inland Mission will speak at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collingdale
Grace Reformed “Episcopal Church
Clifton
Blackstone Aves
Edward Schull
Africa Inland “Mission
Brown 21 Bike speaker to appear at Africa Bible class
A speaker named Brown, age 21, will present a film about his work in Africa at the Bible class. The event begins at 7 p.m. and is part of evening services. The notice mentions a church setting and a Bible study focus.
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Brown
Africa
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