Religion Roils Bulgaria as Rioters Target Orthodox Church
In Sofia, police ringed the city cathedral as thousands attended Easter services while unrest erupted at Nevsky Cathedral. Rioters shouted down religion, damaged chairs and altar art as authorities and church leaders clashed over church-state control under the Communist regime. The article notes a shift from 1960s crackdowns to psychological and economic pressures against the Orthodox Church, with churches operating under state administration and clergy facing tighter constraints.
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Patri
Sofia
Bulgaria
Moskovska
Communist Party
St. Alexander
Eeners
Moscow
Ces
Cyril
Nevsky Cathedral
Pope Paul VI Guided by Pastoral Experience in Rome
Pope Paul VI blends administrative skill with eight years of Milan pastoral work as he pursues John XXIII style progress. From secretariat to archbishop, he deepened ties with workers, prisoners, and families, visiting plants, jails, and homes to push social reform and church renewal in a changing era.
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James M. Long
Vatican City
Paul VI
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Vatican
Milan
Italy
Pope Pius
Archbishop Montini
Fane Paul VI
Hunt
Pope John
Red Belt
Mary
Industria
Millan
San Vittore
Rome
Regina Coeli
Apostolic Tide
Warsaw
Sesto San
Giovanni
Pope Pius XII
Detiantohurch
Pius
Montini
Secretariat of State
Apc
Princehild
Miami
Ed Sharp
Pits
Red Bell
Desk
Paniie
Indus
Pill
U.S. Coast Guard
Magistrates In Convention At Ocean City
More than 75 magistrates travel to Ocean City Maryland for the 2nd annual convention of the Trial Magistrates Association of Maryland. Judge George B. Rasin Jr will speak on a recent U S Supreme Court ruling about appointing counsel for indigent defendants. Rep Lawrence Burton will address a banquet. Elections, resolutions and term length debate slated.
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Ocean City
Trial Mtagistrates Association of
Maryand
George B. Rasin Jr
Second Judicial Circuit
Maryland
U.S. Supreme Court
Lawsrence Burton
Utah
Nome Namted
Ralph C. Boyd
Anne Arundel County
F. Allan Weatherhall
Allegany County
Pesident
Sewell Lamdin
Baltimer
Stanley Paul
Baltimore
Charles J. Kelly
Harford County
Vito Marino
Baltimore County
Legislatun
Increase in Motor Vehicle Fees Touted to Fund Roads
In Havre de Grace Maryland AP reports Senate President William S James says the General Assembly will push higher gasoline taxes and increased fees for title transfers and tags to finance Maryland’s highway program. He notes road costs rise and maintenance consumes 17 million yearly while proposed funding should come from current revenues rather than borrowed funds.
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Havre DE Grace
General Assembly
Senate
William S. James
D-Harford
James
Legislative Council
State Roads Commission
General pardon for prisoners announced in Madrid
In Madrid, General Francisco Franco decreed a general pardon for prisoners to celebrate the coronation of Pope Paul VI. A government spokesman said details would be specified when the decree is published shortly.
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Spain
Rancisco Franco
Paul VI
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