Crowds crash barriers at Piaf funeral in Paris
In Paris crowds surged past steel barriers to attend Edith Piafs funeral at Pere Lachaise. Police counted about 15 000 mourners entering during the burial and at least 25 000 more later at the cemetery to file past Piafs grave. She is buried beside her father and her infant daughter who died at 18 months.
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UPI
Pere Lachaise
Edith Piaf
France
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Communion Change Proposal Fails In Vatican Vote
Vatican officials report the liturgical reform proposal to allow communion in both bread and wine did not reach the two thirds needed. Council sources said more than 700 Fathers gave conditional approval, failing to pass as debate continued from last autumn.
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Coaches Roll Into Train Injuries At Brewster Station
Five empty coaches rolled from a siding and crashed into a New York Central passenger train at Brewster station injuring fifteen passengers who required hospital treatment. Four injured, including one rail crewman, were hospitalized. An empty car jumped the track but stayed upright as officials investigate the cause.
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New York Central
Pat Marello
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