Bible Teachings Bridge Civil Rights Across Nations
Sunday School lesson links William Carey’s Bengali Bible work and colonial fears to the Christian belief in universal equality. It highlights Paul’s plea to view Onesimus as beloved brother and urges seeing all as fellow children of God beyond race or class.
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William Carey
India
Joseph Belcher
American Baptist Publication Society
God
Paul
Christian Fellowship
Christ Jesus
Samuel Harrison Greene
Onesimus
Rome
Philemon
E. Stanley Jones
Global wave of attacks on USIA libraries rises
The AP notes a surge in library burnings and attacks by protesters abroad since 1947, with 16 violent incidents in 10 countries this year. Bolivia leads with five wreckings, followed by Indonesia with three. Brazil, Egypt, Panama, Cambodia, Colombia, Pakistan, Ceylon, and Sudan also reported incidents.
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Washington
U.S. Information Agency
USJA
Cairo
U.S
Congo
Bolivia
Indonesia
Panama
Cambodia
Colombia
Pakistan
Ceylon
Sudan
History Today Reflects on Abdication and Violence Across Nations
On December 11, 1964, the era marks King Edward VIII’s abdication in 1936 and notes recent US and USIA concerns over violent acts abroad. Dean Rusk condemns mob violence while Carl T. Rowan cites global incidents and the USIA’s library network supporting cultural exchange.
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Associated Press
Edward VIII
England
Duke of Windsor
U.S
New York
Johnson
Pentagon
Dean Rusk
Rusk
United States
Information Agency
Carl T. Rowan
Cleveland
Jar
United Arab Republic
Ineonesia
John Milton
USIA
Town Takes Layoff Well
Wichita business leaders welcomed optimism despite Boeing announcing a layoff of 3000 employees. Merchants and the Chamber of Commerce cited a strong overall economy and diversification in Wichita. Leaders noted relief for families, predicted gains from other aircraft plants seeking skilled workers, and minimal impact on real estate and construction sectors.
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Wichita
Boeing Co
Chamber of Commerce
Lee Blaser
Innes Co
Boeing
Britt Brown
Truth Seen Close To Satire By Cynthia Lowry
AP writer notes TV ratings satire as top shows include Bonanza, Bewitched and Gomer Pyle. discusses 75 plus new program ideas and upcoming season plans. mentions Adlai Stevenson on Meet the Press and Barbra Streisand CBS special. cites Antakya population drop to 46 000.
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Cynthia Lowry
NEW York
Nielsen
Gomer Pyle
TV3
Hollywood
Adlai Stevenson
NBC
Meet the Press
Barbra Strebsand
CBS
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Sree
the Friendly Store
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Hubbard Lumber
Ottawa, Kans
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Judy Garland
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ABC
20Th Century
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Antioch
Antakya
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Rvice Bet
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