Benson to head LDS European mission in Frankfurt
Ezra Taft Benson, longtime Mormon leader and former agriculture secretary, was named head of the churchs European mission with headquarters in Frankfurt Germany. Appointed by President David O McKay after a Council of Twelve meeting, Benson will depart for his post in December and succeeds Theodore Burton who returns to Salt Lake City.
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Stover Fights Fine Over Clotheslines Protest in Rye
In Rye New York Dr Web Stover defied an ordinance banning outdoor clotheslines used as a protest. He was fined $25, convicted again, and faces possible jail over the dispute with his wife hanging lines since 1956. The Rye Corporation Counsel notes the civil protest targets taxes and restrictions.
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LBSC Fraternities Likely to Stay on Campus Scene
LBSC Fraternities show reluctance to leave campus despite sororities moving off campus as private groups to avoid the anti bias pledge. Delta Gamma stayed but refused to sign. many fraternities have signed to meet a 1984 deadline. The pledge bans race religion and national origin restrictions. sororities demand alumnae recommendations more often.
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Annapolis Chief Heads Naval Personnel Nomination
President Kennedy named Rear Admiral Charles C. Kirkpatrick, superintendent of the Naval Academy at Annapolis, to serve as chief of naval personnel for a four year term. The White House noted a successor at the academy has not yet been chosen. A college official warned against forces to force integration, calling token steps insufficient and predicting soon more fraternities will include Black members.
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Gretna Green Record Shows Gretna Elopement Trends
The Gretna Green report notes rising elopements with sororities using the marriage center. A French couple leads this year’s activity, while 408 marriages last year set a record for the village. Edith Hindley, spokesman, says a sorority member remains part of the group for life.
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