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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1981

Page

20

Vatican open to dating Shroud of Turin if safe for cloth

Vatican experts say a carbon dating test could be allowed if scientists guarantee no damage to the Shroud of Turin. The 14 by 3 foot linen, kept in a Turin church, has drawn interest since a 1978 40 scientist study but remains undated without a safe molecular analysis.

Vatican City Turin Vatican Giulio Ricci Robert Dinegar New Mexico Los Alamos Scientific Laboratories Dinegar Chicago

Shroud Age Tests Stir Debate Over Forgeries and Proof

The article notes a historian doubtfully citing the Shroud of Turin as possibly fake while Dr. Walter C. McCrone flags the Vinland map as a forgery via ink tests. It reports carbon14 advances needing smaller sample sizes, cites Ricci's caution, and covers Fidel Castro receiving a regimental flag during Cuba’s 20th anniversary ceremonies.

Walter C. McCrone Americas U.S Ricci Fidel Castro Cuba

German violence erupts after prison hunger strike death

In West Berlin a research institute bombing occurred and police clashed with sympathizers in three cities after Sigurd Debus died in Hamburg hunger striking for prisoner of war treatment and looser prison rules. Officials planned funeral timing by Tuesday while other jailed terrorists ended a two month hunger strike.

Bonn West Germany West Berlin Sigurd Debus Hamburg Debus Red Army Movement

Brixton Riots Scrutinized by British Council of Churches

The Brixton branch of the British Council of Churches blamed a serious breakdown of trust with non whites against police during four days of clashes in London. The group cited housing, unemployment, education, and immigration policy as pressures harming the less articulate, while noting rioting involved both whites and non whites in south London.

London Brixton British Council of Churches Peter Watson Scotland Yard Council of Churches South London

Chambers set to win Trinidad prime minister post

Two rivals quit the race to succeed the late Eric Williams, clearing George Chambers of the PNM to remain premier of Trinidad and Tobago. Chambers, 52, gains backing after Mohammed and Mahabir bow out. elections expected by fall amid corruption accusations against Williams era.

Port-Of-Spain Trinidad Eric Williams Trinidad and Tobago George Chambers Chambers People's National Movement South America Williams PNM Ellis Clarke Kamaluddin Mohammed Mohammed Energy Errol Mahabir

Family Weekly cooks quick meals with savory hens and noodles

The food editor offers fast recipes like Herd-Grilled Cornish Hens Pate and Green Noodles with Samon. The column promises satisfying meals for busy cooks and highlights the 30-Minute Chef for fast, easy living.

Family Weekly Samon

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