Billy Graham a dynamic force in modern evangelism
The article profiles Rev. Billy Graham from humble farm roots near Charlotte to global fame. It traces his conversion at 16, education at Florida Bible Institute Wheaton, marriage to Ruth Bell, and breakthrough with Youth for Christ. It notes criticisms, his insistence on prayer and Bible-based preaching, and his impact via radio TV and large revivals. Also mentions Dr. Roy C. Putman leading a Drive In To Church service in High Point at Pointer Drive In Theatre with future sermons from local ministers.
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William Franklin Graham
Billy Graham
Charlotte
Billy
Mordecai Ham
Florida Bible Institute
Trinity College
Wheaton University
Illinois
Ruth Bell
China
Montreal
Chicago
London
Harringay
Grady Wilson
Terry Johnstone
Midwest Bible Church
Youth For Christ
Canada
Atlantic
Europe
Dane Russell
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Mickey Cohen
America
Jesus Christ
Roy C. Putman
Lindsay Memorial Methodist Church
Greensboro Road
Norfolk
Florida
Membership and Evangelism Commission
High Point
Putman
Forty Four Nabbed On Liquor Charges In High Point Raid
Enforcement officers conducted a large liquor raid in High Point arresting 44 people on state and federal charges. Twenty three were held on federal whisky tax violations and 21 on state prohibition offenses. The roundup spanned 7 45 p m to 3 00 a m with ABC ATU police and sheriff’s deputies. Bond set at 500 for federal counts and 300 plus per count for state charges. Arraignments and hearings scheduled for early December and June 30 Municipal Court.
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High Point
Greensboro Abc Enforcement Division
ATU
Sheriff's Department
Greensboro
J. F. Ratledge
ABC
Ratledge
U. S
W. T. Kennedy
Middle District Court
French Assembly votes confidence in Laniel premier
The French National Assembly defeats Premier Joseph Laniel 306 to 293 on a vote of confidence. The result does not force his resignation under the constitution, which requires 313 votes for an absolute majority. An aide indicated Laniel may stay, with President Rene Coty urging him to continue unless forced to quit. The assembly recessed after the vote.
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Paris
French National Assembly
Joseph Laniel
Laniel
Rene Coty
Laniel to Meet Coty as French government faces possible fall
Premier Laniel plans a 4 p.m. meeting with President Coty before resuming talks with his Cabinet. He warned lawmakers that his government should stay only if a new team can form immediately, while urging peace in Indochina and condemning Communist opposition. The Assembly gripped by a swift vote amid a fragile majority and warnings of potential consequences. He voiced concern that ousting his administration could threaten alliances and peace prospects.
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Laniel
Coty
Munich
Indochina
Assembly
France
Suspect Jailed In Kidnapping Case In Phoenix
A 41-year-old Phoenix father of two was jailed for kidnapping after Evelyn Ann Smith identified Daniel J. Marsin in a lineup. Marsin, an unemployed welder, denied guilt and offered changing stories while police investigate ransom details and compare a typewriter and ransom note. Marsin, 5 feet 4 inches, 123 pounds with green eyes and brown hair, was held after being found near the ransom payoff point sandals in hand.
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Phoenix
Ariz. P
Evelyn Ann Smith
Daniel J. Marsin
Smith
Herbert
Superstition Mountains
Marsin
Robert J. Plucinski
U S May Seek Hemispheric Conference on Guatemala
U S officials indicate a Monday call for a special meeting of foreign ministers in Montevideo to authorize a quarantine against Guatemala. Proposals include intercepting ships carrying Communist arms and forming a five nation war commission to enforce the measure and monitor Communist activity.
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Washington
United States
Guatemala
Montevideo
Uruguay
Stettin
Poland
U.S
Council of the Organization of American States
Central Organization of the 21 Hemisphere Nations
Pan Oe Union
Commission
Rep
Hillings
Rcalif
House
Rep. Ostertag
R-Ny
Temala
Mundt Calls For End To Senate Feud Amid Hearings
Acting Chairman Mundt urged an end to a long running feud between Senate Investigations aides that erupted into sharp exchanges during the McCarthy hearings. Roy Cohn denied threatening Sen. Jackson while Robert Kennedy and others accused each side of personal hostility. Cohn pressed to question Jackson about remarks to McCarthy.
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Washington
Mundt
R-Sd
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
McCarahr
Roy M. Cohn
N. McCarthy
R-Wis
Topo Army
Robert F. Kennedy
Sen. Jackson
D-Wash
Cohn
Kennedy
Sen
Democrats
McCarthy
Anody
New York
Jackson
Dulles Presses Five Indochina Conditions After West Meeting
Secretary of State Dulles, back in Washington, outlined five prerequisites for possible American intervention in Indochina. He spoke in Los Angeles and tied his terms to France Laos Cambodia and Vietnam, UN concern, regional cooperation, and France’s commitment to not withdrawing until victory.
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Washington
Dulles
Indochina
National
Pentagon
Britain
France
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Southeast Asia
E Defense Department
Eisenhower
Congress
Los Angeles World Affairs Council
West
Laos
Cambodia
Viet Nam
United Nations
U.N. Security Council
Philippines
China
Midshipmen Cleared For Officer Bars
Three midshipmen at the Naval Academy were cleared for officer commissions after interviews with the secretary of the navy. Paul Shimek Jr Harold I Pollack and Peter Yadlowsky awaited leaves before departing for Pensacola Guantanamo Bay and Quantico for training.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
Navy
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Charles Thomas
Ens
Paul Shimek Jr
RFD 2
Hazen
Ark
Harold I. Pollack
Hartford
Conn
Marine
Peter Yadlowsky
Jersey City
N.J
Pollack
Yadlowski
Shimek
International Workers Order
Siberia
Paul
Poland
Pensacola
Fox
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Yadlowsky
Quantico
Nixon Escapes Injury After Auto Collision
Vice President Richard M. Nixon escaped unhurt when his automobile was hit by a swerving car that then struck a Secret Service vehicle. Nixon checked for injuries, then continued to his parents’ home in Whittier en route to a Whittier College commencement. The incident involved Leonard H. Crowfoot and Clinton Harris of Whittier as party members.
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Los Angeles
Richard M. Nixon
Secret Service
Nixon
Whittier
Whittier College
Imperial Highway
Compton Ave
Leonard H. Crowfoot
Clinton Harris
Fire traps six dead in Chicago apartment blaze
A fast spreading four story fire at 1702 Erie Street in Chicago’s near northwest side killed six people and injured nine as residents described a deadly scene. First Deputy Fire Marshal Albert Petersen pegged damage at 20 000 while police investigated an alleged gasoline arson.
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Chicago
Erie Street
Albert Petersen
Marion Gregory
Leo Weeks
Weeks
Danger Merten
June
Elicia Parstin
Willy
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Carrie Bell Belo
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Clay An
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Norman Carignan
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