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The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-05-21
Priest In Picking
Jail. Fairly " ell

HONG KONG -(NC)- Father
Harold w. Rigney, Chicago Divine
Word priest, was visited in his
Peking Jail last month and was
found in fair health but exception
ally thin, according to information
received here.
The former rector Of the Ca
tholic University of Peking was
Jailed by the communists without
trial in July 1851 He is still
being Intercepted" by Red of
ficisls once or twice a week. In
the early part of his Imprisonment
he was often chained hand and
foot.
Father Rigney is one of %
American Catholic missionaries
still in communist China, 13 of
whom are In prison.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-05-21

north a great number of promi-
nent Christian leaders.
"ons of the principal COM
nunisi aims is the destruction
of the Christian faith. In siSniFi-
cant contrast, South korss dur
ing the course Of the war has sx-
perieneed . yifsIizing and wide
spread campaign of evangelism.
so long as the communists re
main in north Korea. one of the
sharp and increasing differences
between the two areas will be the
intensified Christianizing OF the
south and the deadening MATERIAL
zation of the north. This is one
effect of the disastrous Panmun-
jom truce of which Christians all
around the world should be pain
fully aware. We plead for their
help in our endeavors to restore to
our brethren in the north an op-
portunity for restoration of their
spiritual life"
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-05-21

swell what is today the most vi
tsl of ell Catholic populations
throughout the world"
The Monsignor expressed his
views in pamphlet titled TO
days Cyrenians" published here
by st. Paul Guild, an organization
of clergy and laity all over the ma
ton founded in 1901 for the prin-
cipal purpose of lending material
temporary help TO convert minis
tiers.
Economic Problem
According TO Monsignor McMs-
hon, the principal problem for the
Protestant minister considering
conversion is economic.
For, the Cross which they clutch
is the terribly hard wood of ostrs-
cism on the part of friends and
parishioners of yesteryear, of di-
rect economic necessity imposed
on them by their voluntary renun-
citation of a life Of comparative Sc
curity, of never cesSing humilis-
tionS throughout the rest Of their
mortal lives" Monsignor Mcmahon
stated. "All this would be their lot,
even though peace of soul and
Gods choicest gaces were TO be
their priceless possessions for
ever"
The Mensienor recalled that
"in 1s46, Father Doyle, a priest
of the Diocese of Southwark in
England" made an eloquent plea
for assistance by the Church TO
convert ministers, pointing out
also that besides ostrscisn by
former friends and psrishionsrs,
many had the obligation of car.
ing for large families.
The pamphlet explained that the
st. Paul Guild functions under the
honorary presidency of His Emf
nence Francis Cardinal SpeIlmsn,
Archbishop of New York. In its
early years. the Guild was known
as the National Catholic Converts
League and adopted the present
name in 1924. Besides its aid 10
convert ministers the Guild pub
fishes a quarterly magazine, The
Epistle, and conducts a program of
Catholic adult education at Guild
House here
Monsignor Mcmahon, who also
is president of the Pontifical Mis-
sion for Palestine and national sec
retary of the Catholic Near East
Welfare Association, stated:
"We cannot boast of true apos-
tolate to the other sheep, if we do
not care for their former shep-
herds" He urged greater partici-
patton sin this apostolate for the
blood brothers of Simon of Cy-
rene"
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-05-21
Chinese Reds Force jailed
Priest To Eat Like Animal

QUEBEC - NCJ ~ 4 Jesuit
priest told here how he spent FIVE
months closely guarded ia > Chi
nese communist prison with his
hands tightly bound night and day.
Father Eugene Lauzon, 81, q
native Of Fslher. Alberta. related
that he was condemned TO death
by the Chinese Reds. but they sud.
denly changed their minds and ex-
PEELED him from the country in
stead.
During his confinement, Fs-
fhar Lsuzou said his enIy food
ives black bread and water. The
bread was thrown on . table in
front Of him end, because Of his
bound hands. he had to grab il in
his mouth and est II like en- sni-
NAL. Another prisoner was slIew-
80 by the Reds 10 give him en-
occasional drink Of water.
During his weeks Of imprison-
ment, Father Lauzon said, he saw
number of men and women, inciud-
ing many Catholics. executed by
firing squads. He said that general
ly on Saturdays prisoners we're
forced 10 assist with executions.
Father Lsuzon said the Reds lei
him know that he. too, was sched-
uled to lace . firing squad, then:
"One day they came and told me
that the Chinese government vas
good and its members looked af-
ter the welfare of their subjects.
That's how my sentence was com
muted to q quick expulsion from
China"
He related that 9 guard gave
him = card which specified the
itinerary he was TO take-to TENT
sin where he boarded an English
ship and was taken 10 Hong Kong.
Fsther LsUron, = veteran Of
nearly IA years in Far East mis-
sicns, was no stranger 70 . prison
camp. Ten years ago, he said. he
Aness and in fact was ordained
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-05-21
Cooperation OF All
Saves Community.
Saws Priest-Editor

NEW YORK - (NC) - Father
Charles A. keenan,, ST., managing
editor of America, weekly Catholic
review, said that the success of
neighborhood rehabilitation pro-
grams depends on the cooperation
of all groups in the community.
Speaking at a Catholic Interrac-
ial Forum here, Father keenan,
said that civic apathy" is the
real eviF' in neighhorhood decay.
Quoting a statement of Msgr. John
0'Grady, executive secretary of the
National Conference of Catholic
Charities, the editor said catholics
can't be isolstionists in civic mat
ters."
With a Protestant and a Jewish
clergyman, Father keenan, is co
chairman of the League of West
Side Organizations, which coordin-
ates efforts of organizations and
local leaders on the west side of
Manhattan to halt neighborhood
deterioration and improve human
relations between residents of var
led racial and cultural background.
N was formed, said Father
keenan,, TO work for ell fhe peo-
pie OF fhe area, not as a protee-
tive association against neweom-
ers."
Ii has instituted three-fold pro-
gram, Father keenan, said, to Sc
cure improved policing, promote
better housing and undertake a pro-
gram of public education.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-05-21
ROK Foreign Minister
Emphasizes Effects OF
Christianity On Korea

GENEVA, Switzerland - NC - The profound effect
OF Christianity upon Korea stressed in statement
leased here byY T. Pyun Republic of Korea Foreign Minis
ter and head OF his counts delegation to the peace
ference here.
Mr. Pyun pointed that President Syngman Rhee and
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-05-21

his wife are Christians. So are sew
eral cabinet ministers and about
half of the elected members of the
National Assembly, he said. Presi-
dent Rhee became convert to the
Methodist Church at the turn of
the century.
The South Korean Foreign Min
ister also praised the great aid
Christianity has gwen to educa-
ton in Korea
Prior to the 38th parallel di-
vision, Pyongyang, in north Korea,
was . principal center of Chris
tian evangelism and education,
the Foreign Minister stated. I'm
der communist domination, Chris
tians in North Korea have been
severely prosecuted and the great
majority of them have been i'm
prisoned or killed, or have fled for
sanctuary into the Republic of
Korea.
When the communists retreated
from South Korea, in the fall of
1850, they Kidnapped and took
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-05-21

A timetable doesn't do rs any
good If we aren't gong anywhere.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-05-21

ts IRE nriasfhoes while In the
Japaness infsrnnsnt Carp. re
called that Imprisonment mild"
compared 70 the Chinese com.
nrUristx' torture.
Now on the road 10 recovery
from bis prison ordeal. Father Ian
zon said he hoped to leave Canada
again in the fall and return to the
Far Esst-as ; missioner in the
Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-31

From s. U. s. of Washington.
D. c.: mot long ago you wrote
column on savings deposits
that servicemen may make with
the Government. You said that
one Of the drawbacks was that
it was difficult to withdraw the
money unless you were getting
out Of uniform. ! understand
that withdrawal has now been
made easier. Is this right?"
Yes. Congress recently passed
an act which allows servicemen
to withdraw deposits in time of
need If their commanding of
ficer is satisfied that they must
have the money.
From A. j. of Green Bay, Wis:
mot long ago I heard Of q young
man on his way to enter the
Army as q draftee who was in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-31
10 Gruvestones Mark
HumIet's Resting Place

There are now 10 gravestones
in Denmark to indicate the al
legged last resting place Of Ham
let, legendary Danish hero OF
Shakespeare's tragedy.
A memorial stone to Hamlet,
Prince Of Denmark. has just
been found In Hjoerring. North
Jutland. Others are in various
parts Of Jutland and near Hell
Singer.
Historians generally believe
that Hamlet was buried at Ann
melhede. near Randers, In Jut-
land. But visitors to Denmark
now have a choice Of 10 grave
stones where they may lay floral
tokens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-31

an auto accident and hurt bad
ly. I'm sure he was under or
ders to report for induction
when the accident happened.
Was he considered as under the
jurisdiction Of the army?"
Yes. The situation in such a
case is this: II q person is en-
route. under orders, to report
for induction. any disability
which he might suffer Is con-
sidered as having been incurred
in the military service. He must
not have suffered the disability,
however. because Of his own
misconduct.
From w. c. H. of Mason city.
Iowa: What happens II q Ko-
rean veteran doesn't apply for
CT term insurance within 100
days after his separation from
service? Is there any chance Of
his getting 1t after that timer"
No. Under the law he must
apply and pay his first premium
within 100 days after leaving
the service.
From T. d. OF New York City:
I'm taking flight training under
the Korean CT Bill. Because of
bad weather. ] wasn't able to
take any training at all last
month. Will receive my CT al
lowance check all the Same?"
No. Allowances may not be
paid to fight trainees for any
month during which no instruIc-
ton was received.
: From E. A. j. Of Stamford.
Conn: I'm on active duty In
the Army, and my National Serv-
ice Life Insurance is under waiver
of premium. Will I collect divi-
dends from the VA?"
No.
From A. 8. of Rapid City, s.
OAK: 'I'm the widow of q World
War I veteran and have been
getting a pension. It stopped
about two months ago, however,
because I forgot to mail In the
VA QUESTIONABLE about my an
nual income. is there any way
can get the payments to start
AGAIN."
You should submit the Ques-
tionnaire, or other evidence Of
your annual income. to the VA.
II the VA gets this within one
year from the date 1t originally
issued the QUESTIONABLE, and il
your income doesn't exceed the
legal maximum, the pension
may be payable from the date
of the last payment you re-
ceived. If more than a year
elapSes. the payments would
start as Of the date the VA gets
the new QUESTIONABLE or a new
claim.
You may aDrite Mai. Mai,
IN care OF The Star. about
your serUice-connected PROB
lem. Please irclose stamped,
selt-Gddressed envelope and 20
cents in CON-
fFrom AP Newsfeatures.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-31

Fociol quoIity in peach.
yellow, green or white.
Pure, soft and absorbent.
A splendid value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-08-31

(You may aDrite Maj. Mai,
IN care OF The Star. about
your serUice-connected PROB
lem. Please inclose a stamped,
selt-addressed envelope and 20
cents in CON-
fFrom AP Newsfeatures.l
Evening star., 1954-11-11

Kapaun carrying wounded litter
patients en- route to the valley
where the camp was located, !.
he said. He did the work Of
three men.
"He was an outstanding food
stealer from the Chinese and
Koreans and always gave his
food to the kitchen. thus build
ing a communal spirit that aid
ed every one" he continued. "He
would sneak past the guards to
visit the enlisted men and sick
at the peril Of his life" With
wood he had stolen in town dur
ing the winter months, the chap
lain boiled water in order to
serve other prisoners, Capt.
Dove related.
Laundered for Sick.
In addition he washed the
clothes Of those with dysentery.
and conducted both Catholic and
Protestant services every Sunday
and prayers in every house de-
spite Chinese efforts to stop him.
Capt. Dove recalled Father
Kapaun openly resisted the Reds
steady propaganda program.
HE literally worked himself
SICK" he said. "He gave his life
for the cause and the men he
believed in. The Communists
killed him because they could
not cope with him. He was the
greatest man I have ever known. I"
Ordained a priest in 1910. he
Evening star., 1954-11-11

OF the American economy as
against the prophecies Of gloom
and DOOM" 81
BY MIR. Avery's statement. Mr..
Wolfson added, "the issue now
has been joined"
Wards annual stockholders
meeting viii be held next April,
at which time three Of the nine
directors viii be up for re-elec-
ton. One of the three is Mr..
Avery.
No knowledge Of Purchase.
Mr.. Avery. along with Edmund
Krider. president. and John
Barr. vice president and secre-
tary, said they had no knowl-
edge that Mr.. Wolfson's group
had bought as many Wards
shares as claimed. Mr.. Avery
strongly criticized methods by
which non-management people
can gain control Of companies
through stock purchases and
Mr.. Barr suggested there should
be a congressional investigation
Of such methods.
To questions concerning Wards
Evening star., 1954-11-11
Chaplain Who Died for POWs
Decorated for His Courage
Priest Is Called
Living Inspirotion
To His Comrades

An Army chaplain who, though
seriously injured. defied Com
munist captors in Korea and
played q vital role in saving the
lives Of many prisoners, has
been awarded the Legion Of Merit
posthumously.
Chaplain (Capt.) Emil j.
Kapaun, a Roman Catholic
priest from Marion, Kans., won
the award for exceptionally
meritorious service as a prisoner
at Pyoktong. Korea. He died in
a prison hospital in 1851 after
the Reds neglected to give him
proper medical treatment.
Called by one officer. "a living
inspiration to his comrades in
the battlefield and in the prison
camps" the 35-year-old chaplain
served with the 9th Cavalry Regi-
ment of the 1st Cavalry Division.
Tells Of Exploits.
Some of his extraordinary ex-
Evening star., 1954-11-11
| Avery Plans 10 Fight
'Raiding Parties Out
To Seize Ward Reins
BY ihs Assoeiosed Press

CHICAGO, Nov. 11.-Sewell
Avery. chairman Of Montgomery
Ward q Co, says he'll fight
the ''raiding parties being organ
lied to grab the large liquid as
sets Of this company"
In an unprecedented news
conference yesterday. Mr.. Avery.
81. said management is hired
to run a profitable business and
protect the interests Of stock
holders. We intend to continue
to do So"
Louis Wolfson, Florida finan-
cier, and Fred Saigh, st. Louis
businessman, both have said they
would attempt to gain control
of the big retail merchandise
Evening star., 1954-11-11

firm. Mr.. Wolfson has claimed
his group has bought more than
10000 shares of Wards stock.
Mr.. Wolfson, In a statement at
his Miami Beach home. said Mr..
Avery's statement sis an admis-
sion Of the charges ] have made
q against Montgomery Wards
present management"
The 42-year-old f1nancier said
he would take my appeal to
the shareholders of Montgomery
Ward and my faith in the future
Evening star., 1954-11-11

762, ,444 In cash and $266. .S06, ,s7l
In Government securities as Of
July 81. 1854. He denied r,lmorS
that Wards was considering
merging with ]. C. Penny Co.
Asked who would be. sitting
behind the chairman's desk at
Wards q year from now, Mr..
Avery replied. II can assure you
with the greatest conviction
that I don't know"
Evening star., 1954-11-11

refusal to build more stores. o
point on which Mr.. Avery's
management has been criticized.
Mr.. Avery said the company
would like to build more stores
but, my impression Is that
building costs are terri1ically
high"
Mr.. Avery called attention to
the strong financial condition Of
the company. which had $19.-
Evening star., 1954-11-11

later took postgraduate courses
at Catholic University. Previous
ly he had been awarded the Dis
tinguished Service Cross and the
Bronze Star Medal for heroism
in Korea.
Evening star., 1954-11-11

-SIBHNI CUEp1 FHUVu. z
CHAPLAIN KAPAUN.
ploits as a prisoner have been
reported by Capt. Ray NJ. Dove.
jr.. now at Camp Kilmer, Va,
who also was a prisoner.
ST first encountered Father
Evening star., 1954-10-07

Smart Pilgrim style, with
medium widespread collar, z
button through pockets, squors
bottom. Creose-resist cottons.
S, M, |.
Sears Bladensbur0, Wisconsin
and Arlington
Evening star., 1954-10-07

Ribbed neck, 1917 nyIon nyIon
sewn shoulder seams. BIozer and
foney stripes in ottroetive eolors.
High count woshfost cotton. Sizes 4
to l6.
Evening star., 1954-01-03


L. Merrick.
"The net effect will be to
create a steady stream Of new
money. thus offsetting for now
and helping to prevent in the
future total reliance on Govern
ment payrolls for our economic
health" he said.
ut seems particularly difficult
to predict what is to come in
the new year in view Of the re-
ductions in Federal employment
over the past few months and
the definite indications that fur
ther personnel cuts are in pros
pect." Mr.. Merrick declared.
However, I am convinced. that
the Washington area is healthy
from an economic standpoint
and that the buying power is
there.
"The year, in my opinion.
holds great promise II we as
businessmen take advantage Of
every media at our command to
compete in the buyers market
which prevails today. We've got
to get out and sell our merchan-
disc, goods and services"
Points to Lag In Sales.
Because of uncertainties over
Federal jobs. Mr.. Merrick said
Washington department store
sales trailed behind the previous
year through most of 1858, al
though an upturn in Christmas
buying frightened the overall
picture here.
TN any event, it could not be
classed as a good. year from the
standpoint of local merchants. !"
he said.
The Board of Trade has an
ambitious plan to bring new in
dustries to this area and more
about it will be heard shortly,
he promised. Tourist and con-
vention business. which brings
more than 4 million persons and
more than 1925 million of cash
here annually will hold its own
and probably increase, he pre-
dicted.
According to our Greater Ma
Evening star., 1954-01-03

national director Of the National
Retail Dry Goods Association, a
director Of the United States
Chamber of Commerce and a di-
rector and secretary Of the Board
Of Trade.
even with unreasonable
weather in the fall Of 1853. most
Washington merchants expert
enced q good six months busi-
ness. and the Christmas business
alone was equal to or better than
the 1852 season, which set a
record" Mr.. Talbot said.
"The year 1854 will be a good
one for Washington and the
Metropolitan Area. with sales ex-
pected to equal those Of 1852. an
excellent year.
"The fact that the super boom
Is over here as well as in the Ma
ton. will make it difficult for
Washington business to exceed
1858 levels" he declared. This
should not be viewed with alarm
or pessimiSm.
"WashinHton merchants recog-
nize the challenge of 1854 and
in spite Of the moderate down.
ward trend in the economy
should take the lead in promo
ton Of business in a normal way
assuring adequate stocks. i'm
proved selling and a continuance
Evening star., 1954-01-03

ported. Most of the sales gain
was in the first half of the year
and inventories reached a new
high, due in part to introduc-
ton of new products and dupli-
cation of existing items by man
ufacturers.
Operating costs are expected
to increase further this year and
it will be difficult for sales to
equal high levels of the first six
months of 1853. Competition
will increase and accelerated
tax payments will necessitate
more cash for working capital" "
Food Sales Expand.
Food sales in the Washington
area during 1853 gained another
S or s per cent and profit mar
gins improved. reported Edgar
Evening star., 1954-01-03

larly In central prepackaging Of
produce. Rapid growth Of
quick-frozen processing contin-
ues."
Safeway sales in this area
were well above 1862 in the last
year and the big Safeway Distri-
button Center at Landover, Nd,
has greatly increased operating
efficiency. he said. Although it
covers 1871 acres Of floor space.
Mr.. Balshaw said more space is
needed. !.
The company's 1854 expansion
In this district will turn more to
remodeling Of present stores, al
though eight new stores are
planned. most Of them In the
immediate Washington area. Mr..
Balshaw said.
Favorable Factors ON Top.
"In searching the horizon for
signs upon which to base an es-
innate Of area real estate activ-
ity' in 1854, one is impressed by
Evening star., 1954-01-03


Co., said the outlook for business
in the Washington Metropolitan
Area appears to be satisfactory.
1.-THE normal readjuStment to
peacetime pursuits and the reali-
zation that both sufficient goods
and manpower are available
should occur without any great
disturbance to our local econ
omy." he declared.
Savings Rate Raised.
Referring to the rise in savings
deposits, Mr.. Baker pointed out
that an increase In the interest
rate paid on savings deposits was
announced by q majority Of
Washington banks during the
latter part Of 1858.
1.-THE higher rate was justified
by the larger gross income OF
banks caused primarily by higher
loan rates and greater yield
from Government securities" he
said. In the coming year the
majority Of the banks are ex-
pected to show profits equal to
or greater than in 1858. he
added.
Retail sales, while fraction
ally lower, continue to provide a
volume of business sufficient to
show good profits for we'll man
aged enterprises" he said.
Cites Favorable Factors.
Among favorable factors, he
cited an increasing population.
availability of more purchasing
power through lower taxes. and
the lessening of fear of Govern
ment employees as to the per-
manence of their jobs.
The District Bankers Associa-
ton continued to cooperate
with both civil and Government
agencies in improvement of the
community, he reported.
"Traditionally the banking
profession is called upon to
carry the burden Of civic prob
lens, and this tradition was
more than fulfilled by the un-
selfish efforts Of many Of our
leading bankers during 1883"
Evening star., 1954-01-03

"The 20 member associations
Of the league, doing business In
the Washington area, currently
serve more than 31l.000 savers
and borrowers in carrying out
their program Of debt free
homes and financial security"
he declared.
Assets at New High.
Total assets of the 20 associa-
tions set new record Of $751;
295 ,482 on November 80. a gain
of $77.939.742 from the same
1852 date. he reported. Loans
on real estate reached another
peak of $525. .779.391, an increase
Of ST.. 2.492. .078 from a year earlier
During the first IL months OF
1853, the associations conSunl-
mated 1856 mortgage loans.
totaling $158.940.413, compared
to 1880 transactions in the
amount of $143,502.772 for the
same period last year.
Share savings accounts on
November 80 totaled 243.314. a
gain Of 22,791 from a year ear
lier. They amounted to $494,-
500, $40, an increase Of $64.-
852. .291.
Years Expansion Cited.
indicative of the spirit Of
progress which pervades the en-
tire savings and loan industry is
the fact that nine Of our men,
ber associations have extensively
remodeled or built new Office
buildings during the last year,
and three have established
branch Offices in nearby Mary
land" he declared.
There has been greater pub
lie understanding of the strength
and character of our savings and
loan institutions during 1853 and
this has contributed to making
it our year Of greatest growth. u