Pastor Guilty In Historic Lutheran Heresy Trial
In Milwaukee a Lutheran pastor, Rev. George P. Crist Jr., was found guilty on nine counts of deviation from church doctrine in the Northwest Synod’s first heresy trial in 60 years. He was suspended from his pulpit while innocent on five charges and insisted he committed no offense.
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Milwaukee
Northwest Synod of United Lutheran Church
George P. Crist, Jr
Burham
Waukesha County
United Lutheran Church
Synod
Wife Says Judge Crater Was Murdered, 25 Years Missing
The former wife of State Supreme Court Justice Joseph Force Crater claims he was murdered when he disappeared after dinner in Times Square 25 years ago. She and attorney Emil Ellis push for renewed scrutiny, noting bungled investigations and an extortion theory.
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New York
State Supreme Court
Joseph Force Crater
Crater
Carl Kunz
Stella Crater
Emil E Ellis
New York City
Eisenhower Apology Sought Over Doll Controversy
President Eisenhower shopped in Geneva for grandchild gifts and drew praise from Eric Kahn of Schuco Toy Co New York. The doll makers association criticized foreign dolls sparked a public dispute before Kahn defended the President and urged industry unity.
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Eisenhower
Geneva
Eric Kahn
Schuco Toy Co
New York
David Rosenstein
National Assn
Fishing Tragedy on Neosho River Claims Woman's Life
A fishing trip on the Neosho River near Erie Kansas ended in tragedy when Mia Melita Welch, 45, of Mullberry drowned after stepping into a deep hole while wading at about 2 a.m. Her husband Chester Welch, 47, was rescued by their son Charles Welch, 24, who pulled him from the water.
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Melita Welch
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Charles Welch
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Garden National Bank
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