Protestant Leaders Back Court's 49 Governors Vote to Petition Congress Ruling Against 'Official' Prayers to Invalidate Court's Rule on Official YORK, (JTA) — Nine- sacreligious nor anti-religious to Prayers in Schools; Rockefeller Abstains teen NEW leaders from nine Protestant say that each separate govern- 1 NEW YORK (JTA) — With governor, Richard J. Hughes, "a disturbing demonstration only Governor Nelson A. Rocke- stated that he would fight ef- of irreligious behavior in the feller of New York abstaining, forts to invalidate New Jersey name of religion." He con- the governors of the other 49 laws dealing with school demned all "provocative slan- g: I states voted at their annual prayers. In 1950, the New Jer- ders" directed against the conference in Hershey, Pa., to sey State Supreme Court had Court by public officials. petition Congress to adopt a upheld laws making it manda- In Philadelphia, Rabbi Morris constitutional amendment that tory to teach in the public Pickholz, president of the Board would invalidate the Supreme schools five verses from the of Rabbis, issued a statement Court's ruling against official Old Testament. Another law on behalf of the Board, "wel- 14 prayers in public schools. permits recital of the Lord's coming" the Supreme Court's decision. "The Court," he said, The resolution adopted by Prayer in public schools. In Tuckahoe, N.Y., Mayor speaking for the entire Board, cs) the governors urged "the Con- gress of the United States to Milton A. Gibbons reported he "has done the country and re- propose an amendment to the had received 3,500 signatures to ligious liberty a great service Constitution of the United a petition that would ask Pres- in summoning us back to first t States that will make clear and ident Kennedy and Congress to principles—namely, that in the 0 beyond challenge the acknowl- impeach the six U.S. Supreme American system, religious edu- cd [- ■ edgement of our nation and Court justices who voted cation is not the province of g.4 people of their faith in God, against prayers in public Government." A and permit them the free and schools. The petition would also A number of leading Prot- W voluntary participation in ask Congress to pass a Constitu- estant clergymen in this city, I:4 , prayer in our public schools." tional amendment which would preaching their first set sermons The chairman of the Gov- specifically permit prayers in since the Supreme Court handed ernors Conference announced the schools. Mayor Gibbons, a down its prayer ruling, took a after the measure had been Democrat and a Roman Cath- favorable view of the High Tri- passed that adoption was olic, said he would seek circu- bunal's decision. Such a stand lation of the petition in other was taken, among others, by "unanimous." However, Gov. Rockefeller immediately arose states and localities around the the Rev. John M. Krumm, Co- country. lumbia University chaplain; to announce he had abstained. In Washington, Label A. and by the Rev. Dr. Lawrence Later, the New York State Katz, national president of L. Durgin, of the Broadway chief executive said: Bnai Brith, addressing the Congregational Church, who de- "The freedom of every per- 86th regional convention of clared the court's ruling "de- son to worship or not to wor- Bnai Brith, deplored "the serves general applause." How- ship, as his conscience dic- abusive nature" of criticism ever, other Protestants, as well tates, is fundamental to directed against the Supreme as Catholic clergymen, criti- American society. Until the Court, calling such attacks cized the High Court's stand. whole question can be con- sidered in terms of the consti- tutional provision upon which the Supreme Court based its opinion, I shall abstain from the endorsement of any hasty action by the Governors re- NEW YORK, (JTA)—A re- from leaders of Jewish organi- lating to amendment of the Constitution of the United newal of the New York city zations. The new crackdown began States. Any such proposal police effort to enforce the Sunday. Police canvassed resi- should certainly have the city's Sunday law, which hit dential areas and gave sum- fullest possible study and dis- cussion before the Governors hardest at such Jewish enter- monses to merchants selling prises as delicatessen stores and some foods which cannot be offer an opinion." In New Jersey, that state's bakeries, evoked sharp criticism sold at all or only during cer- tain hours under the law. Butchers, who were supposed to be closed, and delicatessen stores and bakeries, which can sell cooked or prepared foods only between 4 p.m. and 7:30 BOSTON, (JTA)—Gov. John Calling for a state-wide ref- p.m., were hardest hit. Saul Bernstein, administrator A. Volpe and Lt. Gov. Edward erendum on a proposed amend- F. McLaughlin, Jr., were ac- ment permitting Sabbath-observ- of the Union of Orthodox Jew- cused by a Jewish leader here ers to keep their businesses ish Congregations, said the law of "conspiring to smuggle" into open Sunday if they close Satur- was "so full of inconsistencies state law an amended Sunday days, Rabbi Fox said efforts and exceptions that any kind of Blue Law measure which has should be made first to get the enforcement is impossible and been passed by the legislature legislature to reverse itself. absurd." Noting that drug stores with "religious prejudice" The legislature killed an amend- "sell every conceivable thing against Sabbath - observing mi- ment favored by observant without harassment" on Sun- norities, including Jews. Mc- Jews and other S'abbatarians, days, he asked why the police Laughlin signed the measure thus discriminating against "pick on food stores." He added New York State last week. 250,000 Jews and other Sabba- should follow the example of 12 The accusation was voiced by tarians, Rabbi Fox declared. Rabbi Samuel J. Fox, vice- Under the new law,' which states which have amended president of the Massachusetts had been amended through 43 Sunday laws to end discrimina- Council of Rabbis, who is chair- changes, various businesses like tion against merchants who ob- man of the Council's social ac- taverns are now allowed to serve the Sabbath on a day tions committee. According to open Sundays. However, "due other than Sunday. Efforts to Rabbi Fox, Gov. Volpe, who was to religious prejudice," said obtain such a law in the last out of the state, had the new Rabbi Fox, "Sabbatarians who New York State legislative ses- bill "rushed" by the State close Saturdays because of re- sion earlier this year were un- Police, so that the measure ligious belief" are "restricted successful. Will Maslow, executive direc- could become law after Lt. Gov. to a four-and-a-half day liveli- tor of the American Jewish MCLaughlin signed it. - hood." Congress, said that the renewal of enforcement of the city's "archaic" Sunday law apparent- ly discriminated against one type of person, operators of food stores. Rabbi Israel Mowshowitz, president of the New York Board of Rabbis, said he was "very surprised by the renewed drive." Dr. Dan M. Potter, exec- All drinking water should be good to taste—and safe. utive director of the Protestant In Mountain Valley Water you have a third factor. Its Council of New York, said his regular use is beneficial for your health. organization favored a Sunday Mountain Valley Water helps to expel systemic waste law which would provide rapidly. It aids in neutralizing excess acidity. It is "equal competitive ability" on virtually salt-free. the market for persons whose This is the same Mountain Valley Water often advised Sabbath is a day other than to aid in treatment of arthritis and kidney symptoms. Sunday. When so used, your doctor will advise the correct daily Fines for violations are $5 intake. Usually, 6 to 8 glasses daily for 8 or more weeks for the first offense, $10 for offer a fair trial. Home Delivery— the second and $25 for each subsequent offense. PHONE LO 7-0178 WRITE 3343 Gratiot denominations endorsed the rul- ing of the Supreme Court which forbids any government official from writing or prescribing pray- ers for use in the public schools. In their statement, released by Harold E. Fey, editor of the Christian Century, undenomina- tional weekl y, the Protestants hailed the Supreme Court's re- cent decision as protecting "the integrity of the religious con- science and the proper function of religious and governmental in- stitutions." The statement said: "We are in agreement with the Supreme Court that it is neither Michigan's Newest & Most Luxurious Motel A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR YOUR OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS . . . EMBASSY MOTEL 14380 WEST 8 MILE ROAD Bet. 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