The Key West Citizen Newspaper, August 12, 1954, Page 5

Religious Gathering Planned Amid Tension Caused By World’s Political, Church Views By GEORGE W. CORNELL EVANSTON, Ill. #—Churchmen from the East and the West head- ed today for a religious arena which is charged with tensions— both religious and political. The gathering is in the cause of Christianity. But around this central purpose swirls a haze of doubts and dis- cords that could roll in to frust-| rate the meeting—the Assembly of the World Council of Churches here, starting Sunday for two weeks. “There are dangers, but there also are hopes,” said Dr. G. K. A. Bell, Britain’s Bishop of Chichester and chairman of the council’s Cen- tral Committee. “The danger in a great body of churches meeting in a time of so much strain. antagonism and hos- tility is that some may seek to reflect their own political and na- tional points of view. “But there is hope that they will all come together in a mood! to submit various experiences and insights, even ideologies, to the mastership and judgment of Christ.” Although the council faces a host of touchy social and religious ques- tions, probably the most explosive is the relationship of Christianity and communism, and the presence of delegates from Communist coun- tries. At least 18 churchmen from Red- ruled lands—8 from East Germany and 5 each from Hungary and Czechoslovakia—will be among the 1,500 representatives. Others from Poland and Yugoslavia also may attend. “Communist collaborationists” is the label applied to them by Rep. jAlvin M. Bentley (R-Mich), who says he will hold hearings simul- jtaneously with the assembly to |show their “false pretenses.” | He said they are “servants of jeorig communism who masquer- jade as men of God.” | Others, including two Midwest- jern American Legion posts, also have denounced admission of the |delegates. Daniel A. Poling, editor of the Christian Herald, called them “puppets of atheistic com- | munism,” and said: | “Evanston must declare com- munism antireligious, anti-Christ jand utterly antagonistic to every- |thing for which the church should stand, or Evanston will divide the American Protestant community." However, none of the 161 Ortho- jdox, Old Catholic, Anglican and| Protestant denominations in 48) |countries belonging to the council have opposed representation of the Tron Curtain churehes. Dr. W. A. Visser’t Hooft, the council’s general secretary, said “some of us may disagree” with positions taken by Iron Curtain churchmen, but council member-| ship is based solely on a “spiritual | criterion’”’—recognition of Christ as divine Lord and Savior. He added it is “terribly impor- |tant for this movement to keep in touch with the churches” behind | the Iron Curtain, and do “every- thing we can to strengthen the} links with Christians in those coun- | tries.” Secretary of State John Foster Dulles, who as a church leader clashed with Iron Curtain dele- gates at the council’s founding as- sembly six years ago at Amster- dam before he entered the govern- ment, backed their admission now. The State Department made de- tailed inquiries before approving the visas. It said the importance of the meeting to worldwide Chris- tianity was so great the govern- ment should not bar anyone legal- ly admissible. This implied none were found to be Communists or Fascists, who are barred under the McCarran Act. Dr. O. Frederick Nolde, chair- man of the council’s International Relations Commission, called the decision a ‘“‘clear demonstration of our belief in religious freedom,” which would hearten people under totalitarian rule. Most vociferous attack on admit- ting the Iron Curtain churchmen has come from the Rev. Carl Mc- Intire of Collingswood, N. J., head of a small faction of fundamental- ists called the International Coun- cil of Christian Churches. Describing the delegates as “agents of the Kremlin,” he has urged a wave of rallies, resolu- tions, speeches, advertisements, letters and demonstrations to pro- test their coming. VICTORY = 804 White St. WE DELIVER Phone 2-2013 OPEN SUNDAYS — 9:00 A.M. TILL 1:00 P.M. WHERE A LITTLE BUYS A LOT WHAT T LIKE ABOUT THIS AS Ca e\ riN N AN SWIFT'S PREMIUM — FULLY PICNIC STYLE i AMS Ato 5 Lb. Avge Lb. GR. A DRESSED & DRAWN if FIRST CUT FRYERS Pork CHOPS PETER PAN SUPPLY LIMITED 4m Size Se Peanut BUTTER =~ 29c Crackers »« 2Ic/HI-HO »= 29¢ FROZEN FOOD SPECIAL LEMONADE 2: 25¢ ARMOUR’S EVAPORATED Milk 3 35¢ PURE CREAMERY ROLL Butter « 59c Thursday, August 12, 1954 THE By JUDSON Emblem: . I hope that you Legionnaires | have noticed the new column} heading for the last three weeks | now. Thanks to our good friends in The Citizen we have a nice heading for our weekly column now. | Perhaps you would like to be refreshed though about what the emblem should mean to you. For a veteran and Legionnaires it is their badge of distinction, honor and service. It has and always will stand for God and country. Of the several parts that go to make it up, each has its own significance. The rays of the sun which form the background are emblematic of the principles of the American Legion for Loyalty, Freedom and Democracy will dis- pel the darkness of violence, strife and evil. The first two rings around the | fiel fo blue are gold and typify two of our four main objectives; rehahilitation of our sick and dis- abled comrades and care for the children of America. Within these rings is placed a wreath in re- memberance of those who died that our liberty might live. The star set upon the wreath reflects the glory of Victory and promises to the World the per- petuation of those cardinal prin- ciples of our Great Organization. Upon the star are set two more | rings made of bronze which typify the other two of our main objec- | tives; a better and more loyal | Americanism and service to the Community, State and Nation. The inscription U. S. demands that the wearer shall ever guard the sancity of home and country. Membership: x * * We haven’t talked membership for some time now and I have it is most important that we do. | Membership can never be stress- ed or urged upon you Legionnaires | too much. It is our lifeblood. Without it we can never survive. We are constantly being picked at by forces trying to uundermine us and to combat it we must have members.. Right now the American Legion is carrying out one of its hottest battles with the American Medical Association over their pressure of reducing the veterans’ benefits. They want to push the disabled vets into state or county health operated hospitals, which are not able and cannot accommodate the large number that need constant care. How about joining in this fight and sign up as many mem- bers as possible? Maybe you will say, ‘Oh, well, my little help won’t count on such a large project. They won’t even know I am helping.” If you take that attitude then we will never succeed in winning this most im- KEY WEST CITIZEN Page 5 Legionitems STEPHENS, Arthur Sawyer Post No. 28, American Legion jand nail in Congress but so far haven’t won because they don’t have enough concrete facts to support their desires. They don’t mind taking the money from the vet as long as it lasts but when all he has is gone, they want to shove him off on someone else. : We, as Legionnaires, have an ob- ligation to uphold and with a big membership drive we can do our part. Someday you might be one of those that are being pushed out of the Veterans’ Hospital and need help. Don’t ever forget that you too can get sick. Just don’t say to yourself, ‘Well, why should I worry about someone I don’t even know” because as I have said, that someone might be you one of these days. Get to work, now, and bring in those renewals and new members. Don’t wait until it is too late! Bowling Team: x & * Well, the team last Tuesday night rolled hard to win at least second place in the Civic League but lost by only one game, and that one by only 50 pins. . But we still have the next time to look forward to. Plans are now going ahead to get TO SOLVE YOUR MONEY PROBLEMS SEE +1} v7 aT 703 DUVAL STREET PHONE 2-8555 LOANS TO $300 (24 MONTHS TO REPAY) LET FLORIDA'S FASTEST GROWING LOAN SERVICE GIVE YOU A NEW START A “MAC” Loan Will Improve Your Standard Of Living A “MAC” Loan Will Give You Freedom From Worry About Bills - Debts Necessities - Emergencies LOANS TO SERVICE PERSONNEL xk kw *K “PEACE OF MIND’ || 1s “MAC'S” PRODUCT kkk portant if issues. The AMA is fighting us tooth M. A. C. CREDIT CO., INC. TIRES DON'T risk your life and the life of others by driving on smooth tires— we FULL CAP Looks Like New! Wears Like New! 6.00 X W 6.40 STOCK 5 FRONT STREET BATTERIES HEAVY DUTY Chev., Plymouth and other small cars . GROUP I... $9.95 All big cars and trucks GROUP II... $11.95 15 Month Guarantee YOUR TIRE OR WE WILL EXCHANGE PERFECT TIRES FROM OUR STOCK tor $7169 up x 6.70 X 16 No xcise Tax 12 MONTH GUARANTEE OR 15,000 MILES FREE MOUNTING! This sales and service will be given to you by: DOWNTOWN SERVICE STATION FOOT OF DUVAL STREET HIGGS SERVICE STATION TRUMAN AND DUVAL STREETS JOHNSON - CROWN SERVICE STA. FLEMING AND MARGARET STREETS ‘POINCIANA SERVICE STATION COMMERCIAL ROW, POINCIANA U. S. TERMINAL No. 1 Service Station 701 WHITEHEAD STREET OVERSEAS GARAGE ISLAND Key West Tire & Battery Co., Inc. Telephone 2-8660 “ALL SIZES USED TIRES” into the Mid-Winter League which will be organized shortly. Our team has improved quite a_ bit since this trial summer session be- gan and I believe we -will do much better in the future. we “ For God and Country... “” Frank Thomas, outfielde: for the Pittsburgh Pirates, once studied for the priesthood. HOW TO RELIEVE SKIN ITCH. IN 15 MINUTES, If not pleased, your 40¢ back at any drug store. [TCH-ME-NOT has mild anesthetic to ease itch in min- utes; has keratolytic, antiseptic ac- tion that sloughs off outer skin to KILL GERMS AND FUNGUS ON CONTACT. Fine for eczema, ring- worm, foot itch, other surface rash- es. Today at GARDNER’S PHARMACY Printing... Embossing Engraving ... Rubber Stamps The Ariman Press Greene Street Phone 2-566) Guaranteed :0 Kill ROACHES ANTS SPIDERS SILVERFISH FLIES MOSQUITOES e+. in fact, over 300 kinds of household bugs. Super shoe values for active youngsters. See the latest in children’s patterns... at modest prices. For class or campus sport or casual wear, you'll find Sport Pals top the list in wear, looks Other Up-to-Date Styles to Choose From ie CHILDREN’S SIZES To 3 BLACK SUEDE At $3.49 BROWN or BLACK At $5.99 We Cheerfully Exchange or Refund Money 402 DUVAL STREET Wu [aja blittintty A Wilt, roth wy ly