Quaker Hat Etiquette Faces Court Moment
A devout Quaker named William Pent visited Charles I’s court and refused to doff his hat, the king smiling as Penn explained the custom. The exchange highlighted old courtly traditions that Quakers no longer observe in religion or practice. The Independent Press-Telegram announces a 20-part series on religions in America starting Sept. 19, inviting readers to explore major faiths written by experts and members.
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Religion Based School Parody Sparks Public Debate
An article by Louis Casse ls critiques a proposed constitutional amendment allowing religious instruction in schools. It argues the plan would blur lines between church and state, creating church schools that teach secular subjects in a religious frame. The piece questions legality and implies strong opposition from courts and public policy perspectives.
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Eucharist Day Mass Set for E B Arena
Over 15,000 Catholics from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles plus 1,000 delegates of the Italian Catholic Federation will hold a Eucharistic Day Solemn Mass and procession at the Long Beach Arena Sunday at 4 p.m. Cardinal McIntyre will preside, leading the procession around the Arena. Benediction ends the procession. Delegates will meet in Long Beach for federation business Monday morning and afternoon.
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Long Beach
Long Beach Arena
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Italy
JFK Views Religion as Core of World Conflict
UPI reports newly published JFK speech from Sept 1, 1957 argues religion is at the root of world conflict, not as a weapon but as a lived way of life. Kennedy, a Roman Catholic, contends communists fear the ethical and spiritual effects of Christianity more than institutional tools. The speech, delivered at a Benefactors Day ceremony at Columbia Fathers Seminary, was disclosed by Rev. Owen McGrath.
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UPI
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U.S
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Fragmentary prayer text about love and forgiveness
A distorted devotional passage pleads for love where hatred exists and forgiveness where injury occurs. It mixes phrases about faith hope and charity, ending with references to eternal life and being pardoned.
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Public schools and religion in released time debate
The author argues public schools should teach religion like politics, noting churches and denominations vary in response. It cites the 1955 Zorach ruling supporting released time, with Roman Catholics sharply using it through the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. Protestant uptake remains limited, and interest in shared time or dual enrollment is slow to mature.
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Zorach
Supreme Court
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
Midwest
Vatican Council Revises Jew Relations Document
Vatican Ecumenical Council revises a key document on attitudes toward Jews to improve Jewish Catholic relations. The text, shortened and revised after input from 470 bishops, emphasizes shared responsibility in the crucifixion and avoids implying church intent to convert Jews.
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Vatican Ecumenical Council
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United Crusade Pilot Drive Slated in Long Beach Area
In the Long Beach area a pilot drive for United Crusade is planned with pace-setting firms and 3 United Way and Red Cross participants. Firms include Anaconda American Brass Lakewood City Employees Cormier Chevrolet Industrial Uniform Rental Oscar Gregory Chevrolet Parkwood Chevrolet Santa Pontiac Weskin Consumers Feed Woodtuftmunity Hospital. Executives James Gardner Richard Hoffman Maurice Stuckey assist the effort along with former campaigners Dick Browning Bill McGuire Williams Kuzynowski Gene Bishop N L McLaughlin and Campbell McLaughlin area campaign chairman announced Bellflower’s advance gifts division led by Clair Thompson surpassed its goal and finished calls.
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Red Cross
Anaconda American Brass
Lakewood City
Cormier Chevrolet
Industrial Uniform Rental
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Death notices for Martha Roggie and others in local area
Obituaries list multiple deaths with surviving family details and service times. Martha Roggie of 2315 Elm Ave dies Thursday with daughter Juanita Olsen and son Clell J. Brown among survivors. services with Patterson and Snively Mortuary. Perle Rohrbough, 78, dies at 733 Pacific Ave with nieces and nephews listed. service Tuesday at Patterson and Snively. Lillian A. Holliday, 78 of 220 Park Ave, dies. husband Farviette and children Imma Myers and Muriel Henriksen among survivors. Mortell’s Mortuary to conduct service. Brian C Shirran infant son of Clifton A. Shirran dies. graveside today at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Electa G. Melville, 70, real estate saleswoman of 15322 Nevada St dies. daughter Elaine Porter survives. Peck Family Colonial Funeral. Nellie L. Brozenick, 49, nurse of 12632 June Drive dies. husband Tours survives. graveside today at Westminster Memorial Park. Richard Francis, 74, retired meat cutter of 1136 1 Third St dies. wife Alice M and son Richard M survive. service Tuesday. Malcolm Winkey, 49, aircraft inspector of 838 Downey Ave dies. wife Martha and son Cin survive. service in Springfield, Ohio. John L. Kessner, 63, pumper of 60906 Bellhurst Ave dies. wife Helen and siblings survive. service today at Spongberg Mortuary. Milton R. Thomson, 40, mechanical engineer of 5223 Carson St dies. mother, daughter, and brother survive. service and interment at Lakewood Mortuary in Kansas City, Mo.
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