Nuns Seek Welfare Aid In Texas Old Age Apply
In Houston, at least 30 Dominican Sisters of the Third Order applied for old age assistance from the Texas State Department of Public Welfare, seeking $133 monthly benefits plus Medicaid. Church-state debate follows as orders face aging, funding pressures, and potential Social Security options.
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Chicago
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Religious makeup of Congress by denomination
United States Congress reflects a Protestant majority with 400 seats held by Methodists Presbyterians and Episcopalians. Catholics and Baptists together approximate their share of citizens while Lutherans lag in numbers, with most Lutherans Republicans and Baptists Democrats. Counts include 115 Catholics 84 Methodists 78 Presbyterians 66 Episcopalians 55 Baptists and 16 Lutherans among others.
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Blind X ray tech teaches peers to build useful lives
A blind X-ray technician launches a four week training program to help blind men and women learn a viable occupation in X-ray processing. A student says they want a job they can do, not one filled with pity, reflecting a drive to contribute and be self sufficient. The piece closes with a prayer and thanks for sight to use wisely.
Reflecting on small deeds and lasting bonds at year’s end
Questions about friendship and goodness probe what you have done to help others. Have you strengthened sincere brotherhood, aided the needy, or interceded when wrong occurred. The piece urges not grand resolutions but steady effort to do good and find joy in small acts as time passes.
United Presbyterians from Central New York to Puerto Rico trip
Eleven United Presbyterians from Central New York travel to Puerto Rico to help establish a new Puerto Rican synod. Puerto Rico will form three new ruling bodies before joining the synod of New York.Representatives include Rev. George DeHarity of Syracuse Rev. Keith R. Shinaman of Marcellus Rev. A. Ray Lewis of Syracuse Elder Daisy Brady of Camden and others from Cayuga Syracuse.
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Christ With Us Sermonette Reflects On Divine Presence
A sermonette discusses Matthew 28 19 20 and Jesus promise to be with believers who actively evangelize and disciple others. It notes true Christians sense his comforting fellowship in daily outreach and obedience, contrasting those lacking assurance. The piece emphasizes Christ’s empowering presence in personal evangelism.
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Israel Bond office to close after 1972 drive ends
The Syracuse Israel Bond Office is scheduled to close today after the 1972 drive ends. Campaign chairman Benjamin J. Melzer announced the closure and thanked volunteers.
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Syracuse
Bible trivia and Israel Bond drive update
Four Bible questions test knowledge of Romans and Samuel and Hebrews with answers hinted. The piece notes a yearly band drive's success, raising 25 percent more than last year, and announces Syracuse and Rochester Israel Bond offices reopening in June for the 1973 campaign with Maurice Rogers available to assist bond transactions.
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Meltzer
Syracuse
Loew
Maurice Rogers
Rochester
Po Devil keeps nickname born in boyhood in Charlotte
George Hair, an electrical draftsman in Charlotte, is listed in the phone book as Po Devil. Hair says he has been called Po Devil since age eight and is proud of the name though some wonder about horns. He notes the nickname also aids his sales efforts.
Almanac note on December 30 1972 facts and history
Almanac entry for Saturday December 30 1972 notes zodiac sign Capricorn with Rudyard Kipling a birthday figure. It recalls 1853 land sale south of the Gila, 1903 Iroquois Theater fire death toll, 1959 Eisenhower nuclear test ban lift, and 1988 Trygve Lie death. A thought from Emerson closes the item.
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