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Falwell Says Remark Made In Jest Misinterpreted
Roanoke report says evangelist Jerry Falwell branded a Richmond rally joke as buffoonery aimed at rebuking stereotypes. Falwell defended Zionist stance, pledged not to repeat the comment while noting support for Jewish causes. Local leaders debated the remark’s impact on church state lines and Jewish relations.
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