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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1958

Page

5

Pope John XXIII faces heavy burdens as new pope

Pope John XXIII takes the papal throne amid worries over war, atheistic communism, priest shortages, and Vatican reorganization. He is seen as a progressive reformer with a pastoral bent, balancing diplomacy and leadership while isolated in the Vatican.

Pope John Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski Poland John XXII Europe China Vatican Pius XII Pius XI Nhat No XXIII

Venice Celebrates Flood of Lights in St Mark’s Square

Venice glowed as thousands of lamps lit balconies and windows to mark a festival. Crowds filled St Mark’s Square while gondolas and city lights created a bright blaze to honor a patriarch and the Pope, filling the city with thanksgiving cheer.

Venice Pope St. Mark Busilies St. Mark's Square

Applicants Appear Pronto Through Help Wanted Ad

Help wanted plea at APPLICANTS APPEAR PRONTO urging job seekers to respond. Calls to HE 255959 advertise filling varied positions. Local note highlights the era of help ads and community employment needs.

Modern plan for managing your money in November issue

Better Homes & Gardens offers a modern plan for managing family finances. It blends expert advice with practical experience to help money go farther in changing economic times. Available in November issue at newsstands.

Better Homes & Gardens Managin Heller Homes & Gardens Ora

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