Supreme Court Declares Nonsectarian School Prayer Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court ruled six to one that New York's non sectarian school prayer violates the First Amendment. Justices Black and Stewart clashed over whether permitting voluntary prayer imposes an official religion or infringes free speech. The decision casts a shadow over a long standing public school practice.
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Cooling Feelings Across the U S Canadian Rift Grows
Following Canada's election setback for Prime Minister Diefenbaker the United States faces tighter trade with Canada The government plans to cut duty free allowances from 300 to 75 dollars hurting cross border tourism and shopping The devalued Canadian dollar and hostile rhetoric strain ties along the shared border.
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Viewpoints on Western music pierces iron curtain in Leningrad
The Buffalo Evening News notes Benny Goodman in Leningrad drawing packed crowds as jazz fans call for more. It highlights Moscow’s discovery of 62 lost Italian operas in Lenin grad archives including Verdi's La Forza de Destino and traces Leningrad’s central role in bringing Western music to Russia.
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Health as Seen By Dr Brady on Medical Costs and Hospitals
A reader letter forum questions rising hospital charges from 4000 to 5000 dollars and argues high costs stem from vanity and snobbery. It cites personal debts from accidents and childbirth, critiques hospital overcrowding, and urges home care for newborns to curb infection and expenses.
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Mudslinging in Washington Where Victims Face Trial Delays
A Washington column decries broad mudslinging in Capitol debates over Estes and stockpile profits. It notes charges lack timely trials and accuse officials, while comparing U S practices to Britain and Canada’s public inquiries. It stresses guilt by association harms due process.
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BYU Star Returns Set Skyline Kickoff Record
Brigham Young halfback Paul Allen set a Skyline Conference kickoff return record last season by averaging 47.5 yards on 9 returns.
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Let the wicked return to the Lord for mercy
A biblical verse from Isaiah 55 77 urges wicked people to abandon their ways and thoughts and return to the Lord, promising mercy and forgiveness from God.
Rodgers 60th birthday luncheon honors famed composer
Hal Boyle reports Richard Rodgers, age 60, celebrated at a birthday luncheon with Broadway leaders. Rodgers reflects on aging, his enduring work, and future projects including a yet untitled show with lyricist Jay Lerner. He discusses creativity, modest ambitions, and his philosophy of life.
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Editor's Moment Of Meditation On United Nations Charter
An editor reflects on the 17th anniversary of the United Nations charter signed in San Francisco by delegates from about 100 nations. The meditation invokes divine blessing for the instrument uniting peoples to meet, speak, and build a peaceful world.
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Anti-Conservative Trend Seen in Canada and Great Britain
Analysis by Ray Tucker notes rising anti-conservative sentiment in Canada and England as Labour and Liberal gains threaten Macmillan and Diefenbaker. With Conservatives losing seats, coalitions and potential new elections loom, signaling broader liberal shifts unlikely to quickly resolve domestic and North American policy tensions.
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Republicans Hope Anticonservative Victories Signal Mood
Republicans argue that recent anticonservative wins reflect a global mood but hope the trend fades or stays contained when American voters head to the polls next November.
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