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...discuss candidly such controversial issues as Israel, abortion, and parochial school aid. Similar dialogues have occurred in many cities, but this is the first sponsored by the Archdiocese of New York. An accompanying statement urged other local churches and synagogues to start discussions. The statement promises that Catholics will shun trying to make converts in the talks, but stops short of endorsing the Jewish position that all proselytism is wrong. Though no joint worship will be held, St. Patrick's and Emanu-El hope to develop cooperative efforts against social injustice and what they consider "rampant" immorality...
...telephone interview Willie explained that he accepts the job willingly, but added that, "It is not something to look forward to with glee or to shun with horror...
...trouble when he made his bid in November for 650,000 new shares of First National. Khashoggi offered to waive his dividends for the first quarter so as not to dilute those of other investors, promised not to bid for additional shares for half a year and vowed to shun any management role...
...anyone get control over their jobs and that is why they never supported Chavez or his strikes. Their experiences with the hiring hall confirmed their fears and this is the major reason why many workers have joined the Teamsters or, in the words of Time "appear ready to shun both unions...
...should any public funds be used to protect Nixon? A Justice Department spokesman said that it has been "common practice" for federal officials to be so defended, lest they shun their official duties out of fear of future suits...