Campaign to abolish death penalty gains religious support
UPI report notes strong backing from U S religious bodies led by United Presbyterian Church as Presbyterians vote against capital punishment. Other groups including Episcopal Church Baptist Convention Quakers and Reform Judaism bodies urge study or action with Catholic stance still evolving amid debates on deterrence and historical shifts away from punishment.
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United Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian General Assembly
Indianapolis
Ind
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American Baptist Convention
The
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Quakers
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Protestant Council of the City of
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Former mailman sentenced for theft in Indianapolis
Paul E. Murray a former New Castle mailman received a one year jail term from Federal Judge Dale J. Holder after admitting taking money from letters to cover medical expenses. He was convicted of pilfering a letter containing 9.29 dollars. A two year suspended sentence was given to Hoyt Glenn Coffey for stealing 320 dollars in cash and checks from a Munice night deposit box.
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Indianapolis
Paul E. Murray
New Castle
Dale J. Holder
Murray
Holder
Hoyt Glenn Coffey
Muncie
Apalachin gangland host Joseph Barbara Sr. in critical condition
Joseph Barbara Sr. of Apalachin, organizer of a notorious gangland convention, remains in critical condition at Wilson Memorial Hospital after a heart attack on May 27. A prominent heart specialist, Dr. Louis F. Bishop, warns he may become a chronic invalid if recovery is unsuccessful.
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Johnson City
N. Y
R— Joseph Barbara Sr
Louis F. Bishop
Barbara
Wilson Memorial Hospital
The New American Look Blends Periods In Home Decor
Be My Guest Today explores blending decor styles from different eras with modern design. Emphasize one dominant style, balance with accents, and pair traditional pieces with traditional accessories. The Stratalounger is highlighted for Dad and Fair Meadows promises quality, style, and price.
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Fair Meadows
Turtle with 1933 initials found on road near Stewartsville
Paul Harvey, now 43, spotted a turtle on a road near Stewartsville bearing the initials P H and the year 1933, the same markings he put on it when he was 17 on his father's farm. He released the creature again.
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ST. Clairsville
Ohio
Paul Harvey
Stewartsville
Harvey
P. H
Wood seeks reinstatement as Hammond police officer
Kenneth L. Wood Jr plans to ask the Hammond Board of Public Works to reinstate him after clearing of a rape charge. Judge William J. Murray dismissed the charge for insufficient evidence. Wood had earlier been cleared of an assault charge and was fired in April following 12 years as a patrolman.
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Hammond
Ind
Kenneth L. Wood Jr
Board of Public Works
William J. Murray
Calumet City
Ill
Wood
Cockroach: The oldest surviving winged insect lineage
The cockroach is the oldest living winged insect lineage, having survived with little change since early geologic times.
Farewell Reception for Rabbi Raab at Temple Israel
A farewell reception honoring Rabbi David Raab follows the Friday 7 30 p.m. service at Temple Israel. The event marks his three years with the congregation. Mrs Sam Zoll chairs the committee for the reception and the service observes Family night Sabbath by the United Hebrew Congregation.
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David Raab
Temple Israel
United Hebrew Congregation
Rabbi Raab
Rotary Club
Executive Ministerial Association
Sam Zoll
Protest Rate Hike Sparks Ripley County Push
Fifteen Sun Man Telephone Co subscribers in Ripley County contest proposed toll increases before the Public Service Commission. Residents oppose a 15 cent call charge to reach nearby Osgood.
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Indianapolis
Sunman Telephone Co
Ripley County
Public Service Commission
Osgood
Shot youth in Frankfort chest from ricocheted .22 bullet
Frankfort Indiana June 12 17 year old Larry Miller was hospitalized with chest wounds from a ricocheting .22 caliber bullet after companion Gordon Goodnight fired at a stump in a creek.
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Frankfort
Ind
Larry Miller
Gordon Goodnight
Miller
Three boys return from 19 hour search for haunted house
In Protection Plus Chicago a trio of boys recounts a 19 hour trek in search of a haunted house. They explain packing candles to light the house cap pistols to scare ghosts rubbing alcohol for injuries swimming trunks for a secret river and a Bible in case all else failed.
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Chicago
Florida plane thief faces 30 days or $100 fine
Howard Delp of Levittown Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to stealing a small plane at Daytona Beach and flying it to St Augustine on May 27. He damaged five other planes before getting it airborne and had only two hours of flight experience. He said he took the plane to fly home to his family.
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Deland
Fla
UPI
Pennsylvania
Howard Delp
Levittown
Daytona Beach
St. Augustine
Delp
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