Lutheran World Council meeting in Albany outlines goals
The Lutheran World Council of Churches meeting in Albany ends its four day convention with more than 400 delegates. The synod elected two clergymen and two laymen for three year terms to fill leadership posts. They urged greater youth participation in ministry and vowed to push future soul winning efforts in 1949. The Rev Ari J Schmeyer and Earl Freese were among those noted for service and leadership.
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Money Bills Free of Ban Contained in Taft-Hartley Debate
Washington reports note the House Appropriations Committee nearly abandoned efforts to attach a Taft-Hartley Act non Communist requirement to government funding bills. Speaker Taber cited possible union resistance and unfiled affidavits as factors in the stalled push. The provision passed three 1949 money bills in the Senate but was stripped from the Interior Department bill. A safety patrol anniversary in San Francisco highlights continued community protection by police and school patrols.
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New York City Demolishes Battery Park Aquarium
The Board of Estimate voted to demolish the aging aquarium in Battery Park. The structure has faced repeated delays over the years, but yesterday’s decision clears the way for complete demolition. Fish and other exhibits have been relocated to other facilities.
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Man Loses Job Tries Stick-up
New York police say a 30 year old man admitted attempting a liquor store robbery after losing his job. Abraham Miskin, a silverware dealer, was booked on an assault and robbery charge for the failed holdup at a liquor store where the woman proprietor was threatened.
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Bond Coats Offer Deluxe Needlework At Low Prices
Bond promotes menswear coats from America's topmakers with superior craftsman needlework and rich fabrics. Prices invite budgeting shoppers with options around 25 dollars for first class travel style, while noting comparable coats often run 35 to 45 dollars. Strong fabric choices include Shetland-like wools, tweeds, flannels, cameltones, blues, browns, solids, checks and overplaids.
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