Priest Calendar Aims to Boost Vocations in Diocese
Bishop Robert Carlson of Sioux Falls described a bold calendar driven campaign to recruit priests, turning seminarians into local celebrities and prompting parish efforts to identify potential candidates. Despite nationwide declines, his approach doubled ordinations in his diocese, though concerns about pedophilia fears affect clergy outreach and Pittsburgh's diocese faces no ordinations next year.
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Gates Tops Forbes Billionaire List As Richest
New York AP Bill Gates leads Forbes 12th annual ranking of the world’s richest billionaires with a 40 percent rise to 51 billion, ahead of Walton heirs 48 billion Buffett 33 billion Allen 21 billion Thomson 14.4 billion. The list excludes dictators and royalty and coincides with the 400 richest Americans issue.
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Clinton Heads to China Amid Critics and Hope
President Clinton departs for China to boost U.S. interests and cooperate with Beijing under Jiang Zemin. Republicans and human rights advocates protest the trip, citing concerns over rights abuses, weapons, trade practices, and alleged political influence.
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Silence of Mir memory haunts Foale after space ride
Space center report recalls Michael Foale's memories of Mir during the dangerous docking and power loss after a collision with a cargo ship on June 25. He describes the unforgettable black silence and the sense of smell released from bags of family photos and a novel, likening it to an ancient library and house.
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Singer Bobby Brown arrested for sexual battery probe
In Bilvickly Hills California singer Bobby Brown was arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel on a misdemeanor sexual battery investigation. He was booked at Beverly Hills jail and released on 2778 bail, with a court date set for July 17. Brown told reporters he wouldn’t hurt anyone.
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Missing Boy Case Fueled Change In Missing Children
NYPDet GraBois recalls Etan Patz case, the 6 year old vanished in 1979. The Patz family and prosecutor pushed for national Missing Children Day and milk carton photos. Ramos, a sex offender, remains linked to the case in years of pursuit and pursuit of a confession.
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Stranded British climbers receive gear as rescue delayed
Fierce winds foiled a rescue helicopter on Mount McKinley as two British military climbers at about 19 000 feet received food fuel and warm gear dropped by Alaska guards. A C 130 team spotted them and winds prevented timely helicopter hoist. The climbers suffered exposure and possible injuries after a fall near the summit attempt.
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