World Council aims for a new era of Christian unity
The World Council of Churches moves toward a pivotal July assembly in Uppsala Sweden running July 4 to 20 with Roman Catholic observers for the first time The gathering marks the council’s 20th anniversary and could yield a broad program for peace among churches races nations rich and poor Leaders say ecumenism has become pan Christian while grappling with Catholic relations and council limits The piece notes a rising unity drive and global pressure for coherence and action
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Gun Bill Hearing Set Back in Congress
Washington AP reports the House Rules Committee postponed gun bill action to July 8 to focus on foreign aid. A Senate panel also delayed gun bill work until July 19 amid mail pressure shifts. California Attorney General Lynch urged timely federal controls.
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Not Many Surrendering Their Guns
AP survey finds limited public response to a proposal for gun registration. Cities with racial violence history show little enthusiasm for surrendering weapons while some local action appears limited and inconclusive. Pasadena Board of City Directors links to Sirhan Sirhan case.
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Mock Gunfighters Turn Over Pistols
Columbia residents refuse to stage Fourth of July shootouts and hand over pistols to law officers. The Columbia Gunfighters Association votes 3 to 3 on gun control ordi nances as they vow no display of their guns during the 1968 celebration.
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