Academy marks 50 years of growing triumph in film
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences began on May 4, 1927, built from industry leaders seeking prestige. Fifty years later the Oscars face new eras as Capra and others recount battles over funding, guilds, and a television era shaping the ceremony.
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World church leaders urge action over southern Africa rule
Eighty Protestant and Roman Catholic leaders including five from southern Africa call Christians to support and participate in the struggle of blacks against white minority regimes. At a joint National Council of Churches and US Catholic Conference meeting in Marcy they condemn intensified brutality and the denial of fundamental human rights. In St Louis the United Presbyterian Church says higher giving funds expanded overseas work after a prior budget cut. Attend Church Sunday.
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Controversy Over Nazareth Film Sponsor Drops
General Motors withdrew its sponsorship amid protest over the upcoming NBC two part drama Jesus of Nazareth. Evangelical and fundamentalist critics urged a boycott while church leaders praised the production as faithful and inspiring. NBC planned to air the film Easter week with Procter and Gamble stepping in as sponsor.
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