Sokolsky on Geography and Africa in Global Understanding
The piece argues geography is essential to grasp global events and peoples. It praises a military geography book from the Air Force and discusses Africa’s diverse histories, asking how color, environment, and education shape identity. Copyright 1960 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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Washington, D. C
Air Force
Africa
Adam Clayton Powell
Alexandre Dumas
Ralph Bunche
China
King Features Syndicate, Inc
San Antonio Silver Star nominees and city notes
From The San Antonio Light files dated September 4 1950 two local men Lt Jack E Edgar and Sgt Walter F Long are recommended for the Silver Star for gallantry in Korea. Other items include resignation of Deputy Mayor Floyd McGown and highway reconstruction appeals.
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San Antonio
Jack E. Edgar
Crosby
Walter F. Long
Avondale
Maury Maverick
Floyd McGown
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Bexar County ‘Commissioners Court
Grandé Valley
Metertate
City zoning dispute over converting fourplex to triplex
In a local neighborhood a four unit apartment house is being converted to a three unit dwelling in a zone limited to duplexes. Ten votes opposed the change while two supported it. The adjustment board called the move a hardship, prompting letters from residents questioning city overreach.
Edgar’s Right in World Court Debate Split Shows Family Divide
The article notes a sharp split over the Connally reservation governing U S participation in the world court. President Eisenhower wants repeal while Edgar Eisenhower favors retention, with ABA committees also divided. It discusses sovereignty concerns, court composition, and potential implications for U S cases like the Panama Canal and Cuba. The piece argues the UN can advance peace without surrendering sovereignty.
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Eisen
Hower
American Bar Assay
Connally Reservation
World Court
Edgar
ABA
Panama Canal
Castro
Cuba
Latin America seen as Catholic mission field by churches
The piece notes Latin America’s Catholicism masks a religious vacuum with Catholics and Protestants racing to fill it. Pope John urges rapid missionary work and lay volunteerism. U S and Canadian Catholic bureaus boost aid while Protestants expand efforts amid a priest shortage, with only one priest per 5000 baptized Catholics in parts.
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United Press International
Latin America
U. S
Washington
Canada
Southern Baptists
Seventh Day Adventists
North America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Chile
Brazil
Latin American religion and social change examined
Laurence Dunphy cites a culture of slogans and media in public life while Denise Darcel notes American expectations. The piece surveys church decline amid illiteracy and colonist ties, Catholic distrust, growing Protestantism in Chile and Brazil, and the rise of spiritism alongside secularism among urban groups.
Bible Verse Question About the Lost Sheep
A reader reflects on Matthew 18 12 asking what is the point of a shepherd leaving ninety nine sheep to find one that strays. The meditation centers on care and value of every individual in faith.
The Danger Of Middle Age By FOLION J SHEEN
Bishop Sheen warns modern culture overemphasizes youth and wealth shaping midlife. He argues middle age brings self knowledge but risk of settling for success, materialism, and monotony while spiritual wealth is the true measure.
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Folion
J. Sheen
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