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October 9, 1961

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Cleric Says Churches Condone 'System' Shielding Politicians; Cleric Says Churches Condone 'System' Shielding Politicians

By George Dugan

Rev Dr C K Myers charges RC and Prot Chs condone 'System' that protects immorality, ser; holds politicians and business men, when trapped in unethical conduct, excuse selves by claiming they are caught up in system; cites current election campaign; holds RC Ch is power at City Hall and politicians dare not ignore its wishes; holds Prot Council lacks such power but is influential in business community; chides leaders of both, including Carddinal Spellman, for not speaking out against 'deep-seated evil' in both parties

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Notable Births

Julian Bailey (racing driver)

1961Julian Bailey, English race car driver and sportscaster[†]

Julian Terence Bailey is a British former Formula One driver from England, who raced for the Tyrrell and Lotus teams.

Kurt Neumann (musician)

1961Kurt Neumann, American singer-songwriter and guitarist[†]

Kurt Robert Neumann is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He is a co-founder of the roots-rock band BoDeans.

1961Ellen Wheeler, American actress, director, and producer[†]

Ellen Jayne Wheeler is an American actress, director and producer. Her work, both on screen and in production, has been primarily in American daytime drama.

Historical Context for October 9, 1961

In 1961, the world population was approximately 3,064,869,675 people[†]