Christian history shapes democratic ideals and church power
The article traces Christianity from its obscure beginnings to Constantine and the Nicene Creed, then the Schism and Reformation, highlighting the shift from pagan rites to Christian unity, church government, and Protestant denominations. It notes a lull in church activity at High Point churches after Vacation Bible School ends, with revival led by Rev. F E Howard at Ward Street Methodist and centering on themes of returning home and salvation neglected, plus a face lifting program. It also mentions Lexington Avenue Baptist and visitors Anita Rizo and Germinal Rivas from Havana attending Camp Adventure.
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B. C
Christ
Jesus
Saul of
Tarsus
Apostle Paul
Asia Minor
Greece
Roman Empire
Arabia
Persia
India
Rhine
Britain
Constantine
Martin Luther
Vacation Bible School
High Point
F. E. Howard
Ward St. Methodist
B. L. Hovis
Greensboro
Anita Rizo
Germinal Rivas
Leland Memorial Methodist Church
Havana
Cuba
Walter Miller
UN Security Council delays action on Guatemalan war
The United Nations Security Council postpones debate on Guatemala amid Soviet and Western bloc tensions. The Council asked the Organization of American States to finish its investigation before any formal action, while Honduras and Nicaragua granted entry to the OAS probe and Guatemala resisted. The vote showed a split along Cold War lines with the United States Brazil and Turkey opposing the Brazilian-Colombia proposal backed by the Soviet Union and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Oatis
United Nations
N. Y
U. N. Security Council
Organization of American States
Guatemala
Soviet Union
Central America
Russia
Denmark
Lebanon
New Zealand
United States
Brazil
China
Turkey
Britain
France
Eduardo Castillo Arriola
International Peace Committee
Washington
Honduras
Nicaragua
Argentina
Mexico
Cuba
Hugo Gauthier
Carlos Echeverri-Cortes
Colombia
U. N
OAS
Semyon K. Tsarapkin
Western Hemisphere
Security Council
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Council
U. S. Senate
Steady Head urged as tobacco planters face cancer link
Farmers would face facts if smoking causes lung cancer, says Carl T. Hicks president of the Flue-Cured Tobacco Cooperative Stabilization Corp at its eighth annual meeting. He urged patience until research concludes and urged support for foreign sales while noting a leaner start to the 1954 season and detailing current stockpiles and past gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Tobacco Cooperative Stabilization Corp
Carl T. Hicks
Walstonburg
Hicks
L. T. Weeks
Weeks
Lake Tidal Wave Hits Fishermen
Chicago park police report at least 17 fishermen washed into Lake Michigan by a massive tidal wave. Four Coast Guard rescue boats joined police and fire teams rushing to Montrose Harbor and North Avenue pier to recover victims and search for more divers.
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Chicago
Chicago Park
Lake Michigan
Montrose Harbor
North Avenue
U. S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Robert Donner
Lincoln Park
Runoff elections held across 45 counties in state races
Second primaries decide county level contests from township constable to district solicitor. Solicit or runoffs list include Rouse vs Hamilton in Fifth District, Chalmers vs Cotten in Seventh, Whitener vs Lane in the 14th. Mecklen burg state senate race pits McIntyre against Blythe as three House races shape local control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Aan Mine
Robert D. Rouse Jr
Farmville
Luther Hamilton Jr
Morehead City
Rouse
Hamilton
Lester V. Chalmers
Robert A. Cotten
Fuquay Springs
Chalmers
Cotten
Basil L. Whitener
Gastonia
Thomas G. Lane Jr
Charlotte
Whitener
Lane
Mecklenburg County
House of Representatives
Pamlico
Washing
Fred H. McIntyre
F. J
Jack) Blythe
Mecklenburg
Blythe
Haywood
Jerry M. Rogers
R. E. Sentelle
T. J. Collier
J. Manson McClees
Washington
E. O. Arnold
J. M. Phelps
Alamance
Anson
Ashe
Carteret
Caswell
Cherokee
Craven
Cumberland
Currituck
Davidson
Franklin
Gaston
Granville
Greene
Guilford
Henderson
Iredell
Jackson
Jones
Graham
Harnett
Columbus
New Hanover
Lee
Lenoir
Onslow
Orange
Pender
Pitt
Polk
Randolph
Robeson
Richmond
Rockingham
Scotland
Surry
Union
Vance
Warren
Wake
Yadkin
Nehru Chou Talks Continue Secretive In New Delhi
Premier Nehru and Chou En-lai moved into the second round of a three day meeting with details kept secret. A single Chinese interpreter was used as Chou spoke only his language. Indian press hailed the visit while speculation grew that Indochina and Korea topped the discussion agenda. Indian information officers hoped for a joint communique after talks conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Miles
New Delhi
India
Nehru
Chou En-lai
Red China
Chou
Indochina
Korea
Oil Fire Engulfs Harbor as Firemen Gain Ground
In Los Angeles a massive oil blaze from Tidewater Associated Oil Co tanks sent flames and smoke over the harbor. One worker missing, two firefighters hurt. Navy and FBI probe sabotage as 80,000 plus barrels burned. Ships moved to safe anchors and harbor area cleared.
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Los Angeles
Navy
FBI
Tidewater Associated O'1 Co
L. A. Hamm
Todd Shipyards
Saeed
Pean Lenves
G. E. Alders
Los Angeles Harbor
Guatemala Struggle Deepens As Rebels Form Provisional Regime
Rebels loyal to Col. Carlos Castillo Armas announce a provisional government in Guatemala with headquarters at Chiquimula, claiming rapid advances toward the capital. Government forces under President Jacobo Arbenz Guzman deny loss of control as rebel air strikes hit Zacapa and other strongholds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Summerlin
Tegucigalpa
Liberation Army
Chiquimula
Honduran
Associated Press
Jack Rutledge
Guatemala City
Rutledge
Zacapa
Derailment of Rock Island Rocky Mountain Rocket injures passengers
In Hallam Nebraska the eastbound Rocky Mountain Rocket derailed near town, tipping eight of eleven cars. Sixty one injured hospitalized in Lincoln Beatrice and Crete, with reports of 14 more treated and released. About 150 passengers aboard. engineer Roy Ensign and conductor W C Nielsen described the derailment and the cars sliding without severe impact.
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Hallam
Neb
Rock Island
Rocky Mountain
State Safety Patrol
Col
C. J. Sanders
Lincoln
Beatrice
Crete
Roy Ensign
Fairbury
W. C. Nielson
Omaha
Harold Segard
St. Louis
Chicago
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado
Washington Churchill Eisenhower Talks Focus on Southeast Asia
The Washington talks between President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Churchill address halting Communist expansion in Southeast Asia. Officials cite possible agreement on an anti Communist alliance or a parallel non aggression system with broad appeal to neutral nations like India and Indonesia. A second day includes a State Department meeting at 10:30 a.m. EDT and a White House luncheon as observers watch for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Churchill
Southeast Asia
U. S
Britain
United States
Eden
India
Indonesia
Dulles
State Department
White House
James C. Hagerty
Teekeoh
U. S. Senate
House
Japan aims to halt economic plunge with austerity plan
Japan has slowed a downhill economic slide over three months as Prime Minister Yoshida and the Liberal Party push austerity measures. Officials report a first export upturn in years, a tighter budget, and reduced credit to curb inflation, while unemployment and social unrest loom. Eisenhower urged trade access, and Japan targets expanding exports in industries where it can compete.
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Tokyo
Japan
Eisenhower
Western Pacific
Shigeru Yoshida
Liberal
Assn
Iisis
U.S
Nobuhiko Ushiba
Trade Ministry
U. S
Progr
China
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Baskerville, Va
Joe Blount
Loris
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D. F. Bruton
Adel, Ga
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C. Gordon Maddrey
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W. W. Eagles
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