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Diocesan Press Service. September 14, 1965 [XXXV-4]

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDING BISHOP ON THE DEATH OF ALBERT SCHWEITZER

Dr. Schweitzer was one of those rare, ten-talented men who, like his musical mentor, Johann Sebastian Bach, felt that he owed it all to God. He spent his life confirming that thesis. His reverence-for-life theme was Franciscan in its intensity. A controversial scholar, he was not one who could be ignored. He leaves an imperishable image of a totally dedicated man.

CEYLON WILL WORK ON SUNDAY

Starting Jan. 1, 1966, Sunday will be just another working day in Ceylon.

At the time, the government of the predominantly Buddhist country will implement its decision to schedule holidays for the four days of the month when the new phase of the moon appears. The preceding half days will also be holidays. Under the new plan; Christians will be given a two-hour break on Sundays to attend their worship services.