Anti-Church Drive Shifts Tactics in Czechoslovakia
Prague reports that iCatholic employees in government offices are being forced to sign statements denying support for Archbishop Josef Beran. The regime accuses Beran of seeking to disrupt national peace and economy while preparing possible legal action. Observers note the move fits a broader Communist campaign to erode church support as Beran remains largely silent in his palace amid tense protests.
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McKenney on Bridge at Brooklyms College shows courses growing
Albert A. Ostrow notes the Brooklyms College directory adds bridge to its adult education program. The eight Jessons cost taxpayers for the program except for child-run classes held evenings four days weekly. About 40 persons attend each class as two days are covered to begin.
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Protestants urged to resist communism and avoid Catholic anti communism
New York professor John C. Bennett at an eight day Congregational assembly urged resistance to communism where a constructive alternative exists. He warned Protestants not to join the Roman Catholic hierarchy in its anti Communist crusade while stressing moral resistance to religious error and totalitarianism. About 1.25 million farms in the United States produce wheat.
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Mass
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International Council of Congregational Churches
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End Play by North Foils Contract in Bridge Lesson
A bridge hand from a Brooklyn Dodgers training ramp example shows North must make a precise defense after the South hand pressures a end play. North trumps a club return with four to force a diamond lead, aiming to defeat the contract through a strategic sequence learned in Mr. Ostrow's Modern Basics of Contract booklet.
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Animal Lovers Defeat Medical Research Bill
In Springfield IL the Illinois House rejected a bill to supply more dogs and cats for medical research by a 63 to 60 vote after two hours of debate. The measure would have required surrendered animals from dog pounds to be given to licensed medical institutions, drawing sharp charges of torture and sentimentality.
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Springfield
Mlinois
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Oklahoma
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Krug Collapses Briefly During In House Testimony
Secretary of the Interior Krug, 41, was taken ill while testifying before a House committee in Washington but recovered after a half hour rest. Reps. Jackson and Mitchell attributed the episode to a heart condition. Krug had a similar attack about a year earlier and was required to rest. He spoke in support of creating a Columbia Valley administration.
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Washington
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House
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Mitchell
Washington Democrats
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Bill Would Broaden Teacher Retirement Senate OKs bill 33-0 to House action
A bill widening the state teachers retirement system cleared the Senate by 33 to 0 and moves to the House. It bases retirement benefits on a $3,000 yearly salary instead of $1,800 and alters the formula so a teacher with 30 years could draw 384 monthly versus 575 now.
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William Morton GOP Leader Dies at 69 in Missouri
William E. Morton, former Kansas City postmaster, lawyer, and prominent Missouri Republican leader, died last night at 69. He served as postmaster from 1924 to 1933 after beginning as a clerk in 1902 and was admitted to the bar in 1910. Morton balanced law practice and postal work before dedicating full time to politics, rising from captain to chairman.
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Kansas City
William E. Morton
Missouri
Tome
Local Republican Leader John Regis Dies. Burial Planned in London
The Jackson County Republican committee and Fifth District Republican committee chairman, a longtime organizer of the American Legion chapter and secretary for many years, dies. He never raised mules. His widow survives. Burial will be in London, Ontario.
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Fifth Congressional District Republican Committee
Tandard Jack and Jennet Registry of America
London
Ont
Trumen Signs 62 Million Dollar Appropriation Bill
President Truman signed a $62,262,110 appropriation bill to finance the legislative establishment for the coming fiscal year. Officials say child-centered play cuts more than 75 tragedies daily, per the U.S. Office of Education.
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Trumen
U. S. Office Education
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