Racial issue at Methodist conference sparks debate
In Pittsburgh outside the Civic Arena, Bishop Gerald Kennedy urged immediate abolition of the central non geographic jurisdiction seen as racial segregation. The two week conference, with 900 clergy and lay delegates, debated how to end racial divides within the church’s six jurisdictions including the central one. Kennedy’s address was approved by the bishops as the church seeks equal treatment for all members.
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Church talk debates race problems at assembly
The Presbyterian General Assembly at Montreat North Carolina planned votes on proposals to remove all Negro presbyteries from five southern states and merge them with white presbyteries. Current Negro presbyteries lie in South Carolina Mississippi and much of Alabama Louisiana and Georgia under consideration measures.
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Floods feared after driving rains sweep Deep South and Midwest
United Press International reports heavy rains and flash floods across the Deep South and Mississippi River valley. Creeks rose threatening homes as six hour Pensacola rainfall exceeded 3% inches while coastal Mississippi saw up to 7 inches. Storms traverse the Mississippi Missouri Ohio Valleys with snow in Wyoming and Pacific Northwest forecasts. Weather service cites a low pressure center over Nebraska and a cold front into Louisiana, with continued showers to the Appalachians.
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Rhodes May Call Assembly Session
Governor James A. Rhodes signaled a potential special session to tackle pay raises a $500 million highway bond measure stripping mining reforms and other issues. Key items include redistricting ADcu liberalization strip mining grading rules oil and gas laws and a revamped industrial development plan with parole system reorganization. The session would target late summer if needed.
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Safety glass to cut accidents
CHICAGO UPt Be alert for slippery spots in winter as temperatures hover near freezing Tests show braking distance on glare ice doubles from zero to 30 degrees Chicago Motor Club Glass door accidents rise prompting codes for safety glass AMA estimates about 40000 persons try to walk through glass doors walls and windows yearly Nearly 6000 require hospitalization Most victims are male children age 5 to 14 also affected
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Connecticut Students Nominate Glittering Anti-Litter Slogan
Connecticut College students contributed the slogan Connecticut Will Glitter If You Don t Litter for the state public education program. The campaign aims to crown the brightest anti-litter line in the nation.
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