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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1969
Page
6
A compiled church calendar lists pastors and service times for numerous congregations. Masses, worship, and Sunday School sessions are scheduled across churches in Baldwin Junction and surrounding areas, with details for Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Church of Christ, and others.
The article notes historic Christian ties to Judaism and the growing interfaith friction as Middle East conflict strains relations. It emphasizes political conflict with strong religious undertones affecting inter-religious dynamics worldwide. Rev. Dr. Alford Carleton remarks on the issue.
A leading United Church of Christ official warns of a steady slippage in church sympathy for Israel. He cites dangers of U S Russia confrontation and notes nervous church members. Rabbi Marc Tanenbaum fears deteriorating Jewish Christian relations and rising anti-Semitism due to Arab-leaning church writings.
Bethany Park Christian Church observes Women’s Day at the 9:15 a.m. service in the Kansas School of Religion. The theme is Breaklen Barriers. Rev. Tim Miller preaches with assistance from Mrs. Robert Patterson, Mrs. John Peters, Mrs. Max Johnson, Mrs. Len Bogart, Mrs. Neil Larsen, Mrs. Eugene Miller, Mrs. Keith Burwell, and Mrs. John Verburg.
The First Presbyterian Church at 2415 W 23rd St will have youth lead the 9 and 11 am services this Sunday. High school students Bruce Wing Jean Lacey Sara Mallett Margo Daub Susan North and Debbie Ski participate with junior high ushers and Crusader Choir and Kirk Choir members performing.
Dr Carleton said moral grounds collapse against a hardening impasse as Arab attitude remains a fact. Rev Dr Stowe urged dealing with it. Critics back Israel’s right but oppose spiraling retaliation. An off record interfaith discussion occurred at NC CJ HQ and a March 13-14 London meeting was scheduled to address the issue.
VERSAILLES Ky AP a 90 year old retired Catholic priest Msgr Herbert F Hillenmeyer warns that disobedience starts at home and spreads to church life civic life He notes increased parental obedience shortages among obedient children and criticizes campus rebellion and priestly dissent while blaming early home life and lack of charity for social ills
The Inter Church Youth Council plans a 2 p.m. Sunday meeting at the United Campus Christian Fellowship Center at 12th and Oread to discuss potential projects and sign up for task groups exploring possibilities.
A film titled Spearhead at Juniper Gardens will be shown at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Pleasant Valley meeting house for Lawrence Unitarian Fellowship. Ross Copeland, associate director of the Child Research Bureau, will present and lead a discussion. group meeting follows on February 19 with task groups in programs, social and community service. The ICYC aims to unite youths from churches for programs and service, with membership not limited to youth groups.
Eddie Hodges of Hattiesburg is sworn in as he enters the Army at age 21. He reports to Fort Polk Louisiana and hopes for assignment to special services during a two year tour.
Lawrence congregation members join 15 Kansas and Kansas City area congregations for a three day Christian assembly in Ottawa February 21 to 23. The event, a semi yearly training session, features talks and Bible dramatizations with over 1,000 delegates. Sponsored by the Watchtower Society of New York.
In a late night blaze on the south side, two young children Paul aged 2 and Susan aged 1 died. Their father James Campbell aged 35 was seriously burned while attempting a rescue. The fire’s cause was not immediately determined.
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Independence Missouri hosts Arthur A. Oakman as visiting minister for February. He will preach at 11 a.m. each Sunday on A Christian Faith and Life. Oakman, Patriarch Evangelist, is English born and broadcasts on several radio stations.
Senator James B. Pearson will join seven other U S senators for the second U S Japan Parliamentary Exchange Conference in Tokyo from February 8 to 15 1969. The talks will cover Okinawa presence China policy Security treaty and trade issues with Japanese Diet leaders to visit Washington later. Other attendees include Edmund S Muskie Hugh Scott Clifford Case Howard Baker Lee Metcalf Walter Mondale and Frank Moss. All delegates are guests of the Japanese government.
In Topeka Absent rates ranged from 21 to 35 percent as officials investigate a common illness The district cites flu like symptoms among many students Nurses report chicken pox and mumps also seen Hayden Catholic High School closed for two days due to 35 percent absence figures Principal Raymond J Davern blames flu for most absences.
Psychosomatic research suggests health changes such as illness and accidents can be linked to how people react to life events. Dr Thomas Holmes notes a strong relation between stress and later health changes, including infections, surgery, pregnancy, and heart trouble, via immunity and hormones.
Congressman Larry Winn co sponsors a bipartisan concurrent resolution urging the United States to boost humanitarian aid to Biafra. The measure calls for more food stocks relief funds non military transport and channels through UNICEF the Red Cross and regional bodies while seeking international cooperation.
Preliminary steps for the sale of Waddell and Reed the Kansas City firm that manages United Fund investments have been completed Continental Investment Corp of Boston is the prospective buyer at about 82 million The sale requires approval by United Fund shareholders and most of Waddell and Reed voting stock has signaled intent to sell Cornelius Roach became president as letters of intent reached 60 percent of voting stock.
A ledger of traffic court entries shows multiple offenders with ages and towns such as Leavenworth Ottawa Raytown Gardner Topeka and Independence. Fines range from 1 to 40 dollars with offenses including speeding U turn improper passing and stop sign violations.
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority takes over Kansas City Transit Inc at midnight as part of creating a single publicly owned bus system for the metro area. It plans to buy nine suburban lines, overhaul service, and spend about 6.4 million dollars with federal and local subsidies.
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