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     The April issue of The Scripture Standard, 133 Long Lane, Hindley, Lanes., England contained excellent articles on "Differences and Divisions" by R. B. Scott, and "The Restoration Movement" by Carlton Melling.... The Christian Appeal for May was an outstanding issue. It is published at 4220 West 11th Avenue, Amarillo, Texas 79106.... A new journal called The Crusader has been launched by Vernon M. Newland, P.O. Box 143, St. Clair, Missouri 63077. In the first issue Brother Newland writes at length about "Dialogue with Churches of Christ (Non-Instrument)." We think you ought to read this. Why not write for a copy?... Dwaine Dunning, who has been at Platte Valley Bible College, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, is transferring to Saint Louis Christian College, where he will teach Restoration Literature and courses in Bible.... Sherman S. Pemberton reports from Africa that the brethren have 3,036 students enrolled in school in the Mashoko District, and 1,135 in Hippo Valley.... James Cash Penney, founder of the J. C. Penney Stores, was awarded the 20 millionth copy of "Good News for Modern Man," by the American Bible Society. The book was presented by Ralph W. Sockman.... Have you secured your copy of the whole Bible in the New English Bible edition? We will mail you one for $8.95, or send you the edition containing the Apocrypha for $9.95.... The Australian Christian printed our article entitled "Movement or Monument?" in the April 4 issue.... Truth Magazine presented extensive comments concerning our work, written by Cecil Willis and Connie W. Adams, in the May 14 issue. Since these were in opposition to our effort we should like for you to read them. You may address your requests to Box 7598, Orlando, Florida 32804.... We regret to report the loss of three very personal friends recently, in the deaths of John Wash, Anderson, Indiana; and Milton Sterrett and Virginia Gerken, Saint Louis, Missouri.... Four students from Ozark Bible College, Joplin, Missouri, were chosen to appear in the 1970 edition of "Outstanding College Athletes".... Charles Moore has been appointed dean of Baker College (Oregon) according to Dr. Gordon Dowell, president of the school.... Several families are needed to help in medical, school and evangelistic work, in Guatemala. Those who go should be willing to sacrifice and endure some deprivation. If interested write to J. C. Reed, Flores, El Peten, Guatemala, Central America.... John Huk, who has been working in Bucharest, Romania; and Warsaw, Poland; has gone to Russia to be with his 84 year old father, and to preach as opportunity is provided Have you been reading Communion Quester, the interesting quarterly edited by Glover Shipp, with assistance of evangelists in Brazil? The address is Caixa Postal 2610, Belo Horizonte, M. G., Brazil. It is excellent.... Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Castaner, Puerto Rico, has installed a baptistery for immersion.... If you have not read the book "The New Man for Our Time" by Elton Trueblood, send us $2.95 and we will mail you a copy at once. It is a good one to pass along to friends and brethren.... The May issue of Mission drew a great deal of attention with a variety of striking articles, among which was one by Dudley Lynch on The Gospel Guardian. Mission is published at P.O. Box 2827, Abilene, Texas 79604. Tapes of the Unity Forum held in Indianapolis are available to those who are interested. For information write to Mark W. Lee, 7264 North Hague Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46256. This forum featured men from the three main seg-

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ments of the restoration movement in open dialogue.... Integrity is a monthly journal of real merit. The editor is Hoy Ledbetter, 8494 Bush Hill Court, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439. We urge you to write for a sample copy.... Any person interested in sharing ideas for youth and others on a program of action at home and abroad is urged to write Ellis Crum, Kendallville, Indiana 46755. An opportunity is opening for dedicated youth and young. couples who would be willing to live abroad and work for the cause of Christ.... At the close of this year all the issues of MISSION MESSENGER for 1970 will be bound in an attractive volume to be titled, "Our Living Pattern." If you would like for us to reserve you a copy at the pre-publication price of $2.67, please notify us. We will bill you when we send you the book.... We'd like to mention that two of the bound volumes are getting in short supply. They are "Deep Roots" and "Christian Commandos." These are $2.95 each, and if you'd like them for your library we suggest that you order them soon.... In the May 19 issue of Firm Foundation, Reuel Lemmons has an editorial entitled, "The Resurgence of the Tongue Speaking Mania," and announces a series on the subject by James D. Bales.... We hope that brethren in Michigan will not forget the study to be held at Genesee Church of Christ, 4381 East Stanley Road, Flint, Michigan, November 2-6. Some special things are being planned and we hope to see you there.... On page 110 you will read of the campus encounter at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. Much of the credit for arrangement of this event goes to J. David Lang of Christian Church Campus Ministry who acted as liaison man with the various groups, and to Earl Dunbar, a student, who never lost faith that it could be done.... I consider the panel of scholars who participated in the unity forum held on Lubbock Christian College Campus as one of the most qualified of all such groups ever to assemble for such a dialogue. The meetings were held July 2-4.... Jaime R. Vidal is returning to his native Dominican Republic to serve in Santo Domingo, the capitol.... Bill Burton and family are going back to labor in Rome where they formerly worked for three years. Richard Hazeltine delivered the commencement address for graduates at Nebraska Christian College, and James DeForest Murch gave the address for graduates of Puget Sound College of the Bible. During the Gospel Festival at the latter, a new record of attendance was set to hear Russell Blowers speak.... Did you receive a copy of the book Christian Commandos which contains all of the issues of the paper last year? We will send you one for only $2.95. It will make a welcome addition to your library.... Joseph Mitsuo Kitagawa is the new dean of the Divinity School of the University of Chicago.... The Association of Chicago Priests, largest regional association of Roman Catholic prelates, voted against continuation of the ban which prohibits them from marrying. The tally was 388 against to only 184 in favor.... My good friend, Bill Thompson, will serve as minister for Central Christian Church, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.... Bryce Jessup spoke to more than 1100 teenagers and their sponsors at the San Jose State College Cafeteria, in California. The occasion was the annual Crossbearers Crusade.... In our next issue we plan to deal with "The Name Pattern" and this will be the first of several issues devoted to showing that we have sectarianized the title "Church of Christ," while the called-out ones actually have no institutional title at all.... We are deeply grateful to those of our readers who hold up our hands in our attempt to share insights with others to the end that the party spirit may be overthrown among us.