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Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1959

Page

17

Pope John Prefers Council to Heal Christian Unity Rift

In his first world address since election Pope John Paul II urges unity among Christians amid Communist China strains. He hints at a Vatican council possibly the 21st in church history to address schisms and unity while noting no date or site yet set and that preparations could take over a year. The gathering would involve thousands of prelates and cardinals.

Red China New Council Soviet Union John Youke

Missing San Pedro bank teller remains unfound

An intensive search by the PBI and Los Angeles Harbor Division detectives failed to locate San Pedro bank clerk Thomaos Sitka 22 after the Thursday bank robbery of $49,907. Sitka, a Bank of America teller for two years, disappeared 12 hours after the robbery. Police discounted self harm and suggested Sitka may have been slain.

PBI Los Angeles Harbor San Pedro Thomaos Sitka FAT

Munnell Seeks California Democratic Lead Amid Slush Fund Claims

Munnell, named as a key figure in the California Democrats, accuses Republicans of funding a slush fund of 350000 to restore a discredited clique. He predicts the fund could reach a million, alleging efforts to sabotage Democratic programs from Sacramento. He calls for unity and stronger party organization across state and county committees.

Munnell Nixon California Sacramento Cil

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