China leadership turmoil deepens amid purge fallout
The Pecos Enterprise notes subtle signs of ongoing leadership struggle in China after last September purges. Propaganda promises party gun control while factions argue over military political training, personnel replacements, and timing of the NPC. observers warn surface calm masks instability.
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Canadian protests during Nixon visit spark calls for order
Ottawa and Toronto faced student occupations and strikes as Canadians chafed at disruption of daily life. Police protected Nixon amid protests by Vietnam activists and radicals while Parliament and legislatures weigh tighter limits on demonstrations and public sector walkouts.
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Religion 1972 Churchgoers face identity crisis
A Copley News Service survey of major religious bodies finds churches confronting shrinking membership and income. Leaders cite dehumanization, cultural gaps, and a need for greater lay involvement. Methodists and Lutherans emphasize identity, commitment, and rethinking church roles in modern society.
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