Ceremony marks merger of four Lutheran groups into one church
In Detroit at Cobo Hall thousands attend as four Lutheran denominations unite to form The Lutheran Church In America. The merged body has about 3.9 million members in 6,125 congregations, tracing origins to German Swedish Finnish and Danish branches. The merger follows decades of ethnic divisions and consolidates to major groups.
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American Lutheran Church
Woman thanks police after wrong address call
In St. Petersburg a muffled telephone plea led police to the wrong home. The caller thanked them later, saying the call came from a choking situation and she could not speak clearly.
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ST. Petersburg, Fla
Fancy Fixin's For Holiday Stores Feature
Fancy fixins for Fourth of July picnics are featured at nation’s groceries this weekend. Fried chicken, luncheon meats, eggs, hams, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, celery and radishes are attractively priced. Regional fruit offerings include oranges, plums, nectarines, apricots, grapes, cherries, peaches and figs. Beef cuts vary by region with round and chuck roasts in the Northeast, ground beef and rib steaks in the Southeast, and porterhouse and sirloin in the Midwest. Pork chops, ribs, bacon and sausage complete the meat lineup.
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Virginia Cattle and Produce Outlook for Summer Prices
Virginia cattle prices are expected to ease slightly in the seasonal decline with steady demand for cuts and culls. USDA notes 7.2 million cattle on feed in 26 states, with weights 700-899 and 500-699 pounds up, heavy cattle down. Virginia turkey prices should hold with possible five cent gains in fall. potato and tomato harvests run late with limited price clarity. Last week Virginia cobblers sold on the Philadelphia market at 1.40 to 1.75 per 50 pounds, Baltimore 1.50 to 2.00.
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Glendale society formed by Jack Sowell names cause
A Glendale group led by Jack Sowell launched the Society of People Complaining Lack of Ash Trays For Customer Use in Super Markets and Other Emporiums with aisles filled with items for sale. The quirky organization seeks to highlight missing ash trays in consumer venues.
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Glendale, Ariz
Glendale
Jack Sowell
Accidental Deaths Rise Sharply in First Quarter 1962
Chicago reports more than 22,000 accidental deaths in Q1 1962, up from 20,600 in Q1 1961. Traffic fatalities lead with 8,120, while overall rates rose across all categories from a record low year.
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National Safety Council
Norfolk Death Pushes Road Toll to 384
A Virginia highway toll reached 384 with a Norfolk fatality from a police chase. Ronald Frederick Koch twenty five, of Harvey Illinois, aboard a Naval Air Station Norfolk ship, died on Sewells Point Road when his car hit a tree after losing control.
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