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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1958
Page
3
Millions across Italy listened to radio and TV as the Pontiff's funeral procession moved along the Appian Way and through Rome. At St John Lateran and the Vatican, cardinals and diplomats gathered while the coffin, adorned with red robes and papal insignia, was interred after rites of absolution and benediction.
Vandalism caused about 400 dollars in damage at the basilica of St John and its surroundings. Broken windows and glass plating near the Pontiff's hearse were noted as guards walked alongside during the incident. The report mentions a church official or group named TH WAS elected to office by cardinals after the Pope's death, with service pending a future election. The Caltex Mfg Co address and nearby streets are referenced with movements toward St Peter's.
A day of observance for schoolchildren across the Los Angeles Archdiocese will close schools and schedule Masses in parishes of Los Angeles Orange Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Requiem Mass for the Holy Father will be held at St Gregory Church with further prayers until a new Pope is chosen. Cardinal Dolan and officials depart for Rome on a TWA flight.
Soviet marshal Ivan S orev visits Warsaw pact command in Warsaw to confer with top military chiefs as a Chinese passenger ship grounded near the Paracel Islands triggers airlift rescue. The ship carrying guests from Wellesley College was stranded after striking a reef in monsoon conditions.
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