Mass Absolution Given Again in Tennessee Rite
Bishop Carroll Dozier conducted a second Sunday Rite of Reconciliation granting general absolution to about 2,000 Roman Catholics in Jackson Tennessee amid criticism from some church leaders who say such absolution should be limited to emergencies. The service at the Jackson Civic Center followed last week’s Memphis ceremony. Many attendees, including 72 year old Austin Brown, welcomed the Mass as a path to renewed church participation. The 90 minute service drew emotional responses as worshippers cried and sought unity within the church.
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Gilmore Seeks Mother to Drop Death Appeal
Condemned killer Gary Gilmore says he is trying to persuade his mother Bessie Gilmore of Milwaukie Oregon to drop her Supreme Court appeal of his death sentence. He has been unable to reach her recently as the Supreme Court weighs whether to hear the case during a four week Christmas break.
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Utah
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Spanish official still held in Madrid
Spain reports an ultraleftist group demanding 15 political prisoners be flown to Algeria in exchange for freeing Antonio Maria de Oriol the 63 year old president of the Council of State and king's adviser captured Saturday by four gunmen in Madrid. Police cordon vacant apartments as a manhunt continues.
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Delaware football lottery canceled amid betting surge
Delaware halted Touchdown II bets after fears of large payouts on the line. Lottery Director Peter Simmons said refunds would be announced and bettors like Charles Wilson warned of legal action if winnings were paid. The San Francisco 49ers led by 6 points were favored over the Saints before a 27-7 result.
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