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...Their brethren in other major cities may still suffer from the abuse of frustrated passengers, but in Pittsburgh, bus drivers are being greeted by cheers and even occasional kisses. As part of an imaginative plan to jazz up its service, the Pittsburgh transit authority has set loose in the streets a bus known as the Wild Card. Passengers climbing aboard discover that the coin box is covered by a leather bag decorated with playing cards. The ride is on the house...
...vitality of the particular churches." But he then went on to make it clear who was still boss. He was, he reminded the bishops, "the successor of St. Peter, to whom the Lord has entrusted the serious and enduring role of tending his lambs and sheep, of confirming his brethren and of being the foundation and sign of the unity of the church." Then, pointedly quoting a major Vatican II document, he defined the scope of that role: "Full, supreme and universal power in the church...
...Turkish Cypriots should be compensated for their property and repatriated to the Anatolian mainland among their Moslem brethren. This is the only lasting solution...
...Smith, who is reveling in her improved fortunes in life, "but other blacks appear to be jealous." Adds Mary Davis, the Chicago urban planner: "I'm tired of white liberals always reminding you that if you take two steps forward, you always have to remember your un fortunate brethren. Look at white people who live in the rich suburb of Barrington Hills. They don't go down to Cicero and mingle with the blue-collar workers." The Rev. Ralph Abernathy, president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, once jokingly reprimanded a black doctor from Detroit for driving...
...From the Kennedy brothers on down they enjoyed a special sort of respect during the early part of the 60s: People admired them for their style and grace, and not least of all for their intelligence. The folks back home in Cambridge took extra pride in their Washington-based brethren and were generally relieved that "we" were back in power again...