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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1952
Page
6
The essay explains anxiety as a result of man being a body and soul, torn between matter and spirit. It argues there are two paths for humanity: ascent toward eternity or descent into despair, with indifference also a conscious choice.
A devotional piece argues faith in the risen Christ beyond physical proof, citing Jesus calming the Sea of Galilee and urging belief without sight. It reflects on healing after industrial ruin, noting God’s patient restoration amid human sin and environmental damage.
The fourth quadrennial General Conference of the Methodist Church opens in the Civic Auditorium San Francisco with 25 countries represented and about 10 000 000 members. Seventy bishops and 720 delegates attend as debates on women s full ministerial privileges resume amid other major agenda items including a pledge on smoking and the survey commission Hoover plan for church reorganization.
The Press Telegram asks ministers for a guiding Bible verse and today’s featured entry is Rev Winfield Edson D D pastor of First Baptist Church. His chosen passage declares that confession with the mouth and belief in the heart leads to salvation through Jesus Christ and God’s raised him from the dead.
Chaplain Thomas W. Gibson of Amphibious Group 3 and USS Mount McKinley delivers a daily Thought for the Day to officers and men aboard ship. His program, supported by Adm. F. X. Melinerney and Capt. Charles B. Beasley, aims to sustain faith and morale at sea through Protestant services, Bible studies, Catholic and Jewish observances, and private counseling.
A conversation questions whether a pension plan defines a good workplace. The youth seeks guaranteed security and company provided opportunity, missing the idea that personal effort and contribution build futures and chances for success. The piece argues opportunity must be earned, not assumed by the employer.
Long Beach North Presbyterian launches a four week program on national missions from April 20 to May 11 at 6 30 p m with groups for primary ages and features for adults. Tomorrow Rev James W Baird of Pasadena will discuss The National Mission Picture and later features include Cross Tides My Experience in Founding a New Church and a sacred concert by the Japanese Union Church group with Rev Sohei Kowata.
The 1915 British and Foreign Bible Society report explains officers in a Scottish regiment toasted “A clean sword and a dirty Bible.” It means killing is awful, yet noble duty, and the sword should serve honor, keep covenants, guard the innocent, and protect the weak, with a worn Bible as testament.
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