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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1971

Page

3

Many Think Of Quitting Ministry

The study by Dr. John P. Koval finds 25 percent of Catholic priests consider quitting, versus 12 percent of Protestant ministers. Data from 1,500 Catholic priests and 5,000 Protestant ministers across 21 denominations show Catholics face more severe stress, with conflicts with superiors and loneliness among top causes. Protes tants cite pay and perceived futility, while faith remains intact. Younger clergy show more dissatisfaction, and lay surveys suggest salaries may rise by 1975.

George W. Cornell University of Notre Dame John P. Koval Koval Richard Bell Loyola University Chicago Edgar W. Mills National Council of Churches National Federation of Priests’ Councils Episcopal Church Foundation

Strike Law Hearing Sought On Emergency Transport Powers

Washington AP Congress moves toward a hearing on permanent emergency transport strike powers. Nixon urges a final offer selection plan, labeled by unions as de facto compulsory arbitration. Senate Labor chair Williams avoids commitment. Javits hints at a rival bill. AFL CIO and many businessmen oppose giving a third party wage setting power.

Washington Congress Nixon House Senate Harrison A. Williams, Jr D-N.j Senate Labor Committee Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Williams New Yorker Aflcio

Moonlight Jobs For Job Tired Readers

HAL BOYLE notes that many cannot quit their day jobs due to family and debts. He lists whimsical moonlighting options from piano tuner in an Arabian homeland to night bodyguard for Mae West, touting glamor as a relief from daily toil.

Hal Boyle New York Harold Stassen Dallas Cowboys Tickettaker Keokuk Iowa Mae West Ft. Knox Maxim’s Paris Joyce Brothers Margaret Mead Georgie Jessel Bing Crosby Frank Sinatra

Vatican Overhauls Handling Of Doctrinal Errors

The Vatican announced a new system to address doctrinal errors by Catholic theologians. It shifts from punishment to consultation, with experts evaluating questionable claims and bishops invited to engage authors to correct errors. Expulsion remains the fiercest penalty, and a public declaration counters erroneous writings.

Vatican City Vatican Msgr Giuseppe Joseph Tomko Congregation For the Doctrine of the Faith Tomko Rome

Ledger Ad Sparks Savings on Household Goods

An alert Ledger ad highlights ongoing opportunities to save and earn by purchasing household supplies. The promotion emphasizes value, practical deals, and cleaner budgeting for shoppers.

Pipe Fault Led To Giant Blast Near New Haven Missouri

A corroded pipe seam weakened by internal corrosion caused a 77 inch rupture in a propane gas line near New Haven Missouri on December 9. The blast injured 10, damaged 17 houses, and was heard as far away as Kansas City.

ST. Louis New Haven Milton E. Holmberg Mettalurgical Consultants, Inc Houston Tex National Transportation Safety Board Holmberg Phillips Pipe Kansas City

Hanoi Warned In Today's Paris Talks

In Paris US ambassador Bruce urged the Vietnamese Communists to engage in genuine negotiations or face alternative solutions. He hinted at Vietnamization and military actions to protect American forces, amid reports of 20,000 South Vietnamese troops massed near Laos. Communists accused US forces of entering Laos as Bruce cited Hanoi’s covert military presence.

Paris United States South Vietnam U.S David K. E. Bruce Bruce Indochina Saigon Laos Cambodia Hanoi North Vietnam

Danforth views school chief must vacate to become judge

Jefferson City AP report states Atty. Gen. John C. Danforth ruled a county school superintendent must vacate the post when taking over as presiding judge of the county court. He told Allen B. Soper Jr. of Marshall and Saline County prosecuting attorney that the two offices are not comparable.

Jefferson City John C. Danforth Danforth Allen B. Soper Jr Marshall Saline County

Fire Before Blast Killed 24 at Georgia Munitions Plant

In Brunswick Georgia an explosion at the Thiokol Chemical munitions plant killed 24 and injured 34. Worker Lillie Mae Rainey 18 said she saw fire before the blast as debris and shrapnel tore through a reinforced building. Fire spread through nearby woods as responders moved victims to St Marys Brunswick and Jacksonville hospitals.

Brunswick Lillie Mae Rainey Thiokol Chemical Corp Army FBI Thiokol Georgia Miss Rainey Jacksonville Fla J. B. Galloway Thiokal Here U.S St. Marys

Thiokol plant blast leaves 16 dead in makeshift morgue

At the Thiokol Chemical plant in Woodbine an explosion killed 16 workers. A plant nurse, who spoke anonymously, said 100 doses of Demerol were administered to injured employees with one shot per person as responders struggled to identify casualties. Relatives identified most victims in the rain-soaked lunchroom.

Thiokol Chemical Woodbine Tom Buffington

Thiokol Plant Network Notes Bristol HQ Ties

One of several Thiokol Corp plants is linked to its Bristol Pennsylvania headquarters, signaling corporate structure ties within the company.

The Thiokol Corp Bristol, Pa

Edgartown seeks funds to repair Chappaquiddick Bridge

Edgartown voters are asked to appropriate 1000 dollars to build railings and repair timber damaged by souvenir hunters on the Chappaquiddick Bridge. The 1969 incident involved Sen Edward M Kennedy driving a car off the span, escaping, while Mary Jo Kopechne, 28, drowned nearby.

Edgartown Mass Chappaquiddick Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts Mary Jo Kopechne Robert F. Kennedy

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