Ecumenical movement shows tensions and tact in faiths
Religion writer notes ecumenical efforts spark missteps as Roman Catholics host interdenominational meetings in Texas and San Francisco. A Dallas episode highlights friction between Protestantism and Catholicism while a San Francisco peace conference demonstrates how tact can ease sensitive religious differences among Jews Buddhists and Christians.
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George W. Cornell
Carl E. Keightley
The
Texas Methodist
Dallas
San Francisco
Texas
Keightley
Interdenominational dispute delays liquor at meeting
The Texas Catholic reports a clash over ecumenical outreach after Methodists and Catholics argued the event included liquor. A later note claimed liquor was not served, though some attendees believed it had been. The piece traces broader church tensions and rebirth debates surrounding Catholic baptism practices.
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Texas Catholic
James I. Tucek
St. Lol
Civitan Members Attend Chesapeake District Conference
Frederick Civitan Club members and families will attend a quarterly district meeting at the Cavalier Club in Virginia Beach. The Friday agenda includes a golf event and related activities for attendees.
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Frederick
Virginia Beach Civic Chorus to entertain council banquet
A Norfolk area recreation effort titled Camp Civitan hosts a tournament and tour for mentally retarded children. The first full council meeting sessions begin Saturday with a banquet to follow featuring the Virginia Beach Civic Chorus.
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Norfolk Club
Tidewater Area
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Frederick Ambulance Service to Double its Fleet
Frederick's ambulance services will double as the Junior Fire Company's unit, arriving tonight and entering service September 15. Spokesman Harry Decker said $4,000 is raised toward the $14,500 cost to buy and equip the four passenger vehicle. Twenty four volunteers trained in Red Cross first aid will operate the vehicle, which will provide county wide 24 hour emergency service. The Junior ambulance becomes the citys second ambulance, while United Fire Company has offered service since July 1, 1954.
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Harry Decker
Decker
Red Cross
United Fire Company
King Burdette Family Conducts Annual Reunion at Woodfield
The King Burdette family reunion drew over 200 attendees Saturday at Wesley Grove Church grounds in Woodfield. Corsages were given to Mary G. Ward, Bertie Jacobs, Hattie Hawkins, and Cromwell King. The program opened with a short service led by James Jacobs, with ministers Rev. Case and Rev. Depre also speaking. Afternoon entertainment featured Maynard King and daughter Patricia, a solo by Mrs. Dale Allgood, a piano piece by Mary Beth Jones, and a quartet including Mary Belle Watkins, Eleanor Stup, Mary Ward King, and Russell Burdette.
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Salem Methodist Church
Cedar Grove
Maynard King
Patricia
Dale Allgood
Mary Beth Jones
Mary Belle Watkins
Eleanor Stup
Mary Ward King
Russell Burdette
Marines Lose Armored Column in Van Tuong Ambush
In Van Tuong South Viet Nam a U S Marine armored column 21 suffered heavy losses after a mid day Viet Cong ambush. Five amtraks and two M48 tanks were destroyed or disabled as Marines fought to hold the line amid heat and devastation. Survivors recounted persistent enemy assaults and the struggle to locate the resupply line.
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South Viet Nam
U.S
7Th Fleet
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Richard Pass
Homewood
Ill
Amtraks
Passy
Amtrak
Frank Guilford
Philadelphia
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James Reeff
Seattle
Wash
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Lomita
Calif
Merino
Night helicopter lands amid battlefield wreckage
A solitary helicopter at daybreak mistook a body littered field for a landing zone as Americans rushed from their vehicles to evacuate the wounded. The dead were left behind as ground forces arrived to aid survivors and recover casualties. Cpl. Earle Eberly of Sycamore, Indiana voiced grim resolve amid the wreckage, while Crayford and Dodds won the last General election by a wide margin. Dodds, longtime MP for Dartford since 1955, died after a heart ailment.
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Cpl
Earle Eberly
Sycamore
Laborite Death Reduces Majority in Commons to Two
Norman Dodds age 61, Labour MP for Erith and DARTFORD died Sunday of a heart attack. His death reduces Labour's Commons majority to two, triggering a special election for his seat in Erith and DARTFORD district.
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Dartford
England
Norman Dodds
Labor
House of Commons
Erith
Bay State Governor Attends Baltimore Italian Conference
The national convention of the Order of the Sons of Italy opens in Baltimore. Speakers include Massachusetts Governor John A. Volpe, Auxiliary Bishop T Austin Murphy, Luigi Antonini of New York's Italian-American Labor Council, and Italian Ambassador Sergio Fenoaltea.
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Bay State
Baltimore
of the Order of the Sons of Italy
John A. Volpe
Massachusetts
T Austin Murphy
Luigi Antonini
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