Thirteen Women Priests Clash With Missouri Bishop
In a Cambridge Mass statement 13 women priests accused Bishop Arthur Vogel of West Missouri of unjust and vindictive rules against Katrine Swanson irregularly ordained in 1974 The bishop denied vindictiveness and said Swanson alone skipped seminary and must reapply if she seeks priesthood.
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Missouri
New York
West Missouri
Arthur A. Vogel
Kansas City
Katrine Swanson
The
Vogel
Swanson
Court Docket Summary of Drunk Driving and Traffic Forfeitures
A court docket lists numerous defendants facing drunkenness and driving while intoxicated charges with various fines and jail terms. Several cases note license suspensions or probation tied to alcoholism courses, including multiple DWI offenders such as Johnny Cheathan Thomas Nelson and Thomas Byers, plus numerous traffic and liquor violations. The civil docket shows W.W. Grainger Inc. vs Larry Walker with a $236.50 judgment by default.
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Leo Beliford
Albert Lee Williamson
Johnny Conway
Frank Smith
R.C. White
Victor Balance
Calvin McFadden
Fred Prevo
James Witherspoon
Carrie Walker
Robert Vernon Cox
Johnny Cheathan
Red River Council
Red River
Thomas Nelson
Thomas Byers
George E. Adams
Thelma P. Dye
John D. Triplett
Frank McPherson
Mattie Scott
Richard D. Sears
Daniel A. Burns
Gloria J. Billings
Roy Dwight Biddle
Dorothy Braswell
Jerry
Charles G. Jester
Gary L. Cato
Timothy V. Cato
Timothy Cato
Frank S. Gonzales
Joe Bonham
Billy Wayne Lowers
G&n Corporation
D&f Logging
Gwin Trucking Co., Inc
W.W. Grainger, Inc
Larry Walker
D-Ba Walker
Museum funds ruled out in Hot Springs request
The Legislative Council denied a Mid-America Museum request to commit more than 300000 yearly in state general revenues. The center sought 317476 for the next fiscal year and 374330 the following year for operations and employee benefits. Senator Max Howell questioned the high share of the proposed budget, noting the museum is under construction and that the state should not cover such amounts.
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Little Rock
Legislative Council
Mid-America
Hot Springs
Max Howell
Jacksonville
Howell
Boteler Used $100000 of Highway Funds for Unauthorized Accounts
Jackson report says former Mississippi Highway Department director E L Boteler withdrew 100000 in March 1973 to fund two unauthorized checking accounts. Audit panel found funds returned, but notes officials including John Tabb knew of the accounts. Boteler indicted for mishandling 200000. he pleads innocent ahead of trial.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi Highway Department
E. L. Boteler
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Legislative Audit Committee
Boteler
Highway Department
John Tabb
Imprest
Highway Commission
Bay
St. Louis Bridge
Mississippi Bank & Trust Co
Hancock Bank
Clarion-Ledger
John Green
Tabb
Commission
Butler
The Purple Martin in Southern Canada Largest Canadian Swallow
The purple martin, located in Southern Canada, is identified as the largest swallow species in Canada. It stands out for its size among native swallows and is noted for its aerial hunting and roosting habits across Canadian habitats.
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Canada
Lions hear about post office operations
The Hope Lions Club luncheon at the Sheraton Inn featured Lion James Wright, Hope Postmaster, detailing the local post office. He noted seven million pieces of mail yearly, 23 employees, a $330,000 payroll, and efficient morning processing aims, followed by a Q&A session. December 20 was set for Christmas basket prep.
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Hope Lions Club
Sheraton Inn
Senior Citizens
Lions Club
Don Freel
Shreveport
Lion James Wright
Hope
Wright
Hope Post Office
Five Thousand German War Criminals Yet to Face Trial
West Germany’s chief war crimes investigator says about five thousand Germans remain subject to prosecution for Nazi crimes though health or lack of witnesses means fewer than ten percent will be tried. A 30 year statute ends December 31, 1979, constraining new investigations and giving the Central Office two more years to identify undetected war criminals.
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Ludwigsburg
West Germany
Adalbert Rueckerl
West Point reform plan draws praise and fear from cadets
A commission led by former astronaut Frank Borman urged timely readmission of 151 cadets implicated in the cheating scandal and proposed penalties short of expulsion. The report sparked praise on Capitol Hill and concern at West Point as Army officials met cadets to discuss the plan. Cadets offered mixed views with some hoping Hoffmann will adopt recommendations while others fear the reforms are being forced on them.
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Washington
West Point
Capitol Hill
U.S. Military Academy
Daniel Sharphorn
Army
Martin R. Hoffmann
Frank Borman
Pentagon
Sam Nunn
D-Ga
Senate Manpower and Personnel Subcommittee
Thomas J. Downey
Dn.y
House Armed Services Committee
Hoffmann
Downey
Reagan defends role in Ford campaign
Los Angeles AP. Ronald Reagan says he did all he could to help elect Ford and blames campaign staffers seeking a scapegoat. He notes a possible 1977 Republican mini convention to revitalize principles and even considers a party name change. He confirms Ford did not offer him the VP spot and discusses strategy and loyalty. He cites extensive campaigning and a national push that included millions of letters and a 30 minute TV speech. He mentions the piano accordion’s Italian origins in 1872.
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Los Angeles
Ronald Reagan
Ford
Reagan
Associated Press
California
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Ark
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James Wright
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Sugg
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Chilton’s
Es Aval
Carquest Mechanics
Ren
Sth & Hain
Borman
Tom Grant
New City
N.Y
Don Halvorsen
Northbrook
Ill
Italy
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