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Show Stbom Thukmonb fr sr.. LJLJ A few years ago, when I was a I young state senator, I made a commencement dress in another county, about 40 miles from my home. I was speaking in an old building that had such bad acoustics that people in the rear couldn't hear, and they looked as though they were falling asleep. So I raised my voice and continued, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I want you to know that I am speaking for the future citizens of South Carolina." The next thing I remember is some fellow way in the back shouting, "And brother, if you talk any longer, they're gonna be here." J. Caiju Boccs , Christian living . . . forgetting that Christ Himself set the standards for us. . CJL. imum, or DeU kind of Chris- "so-so- " Christ's Sermon on the Mount And if you read only the intro-da- y duction . . . including the Bead-b- e tudes you should realize how ... far short of Christ's standards are the standards which men set for themselves, " Perhaps you may feel that the ideals voiced by the Savior nearly 2,000 years ago cannot be applied modem times. And pos- m otkletsaini wj sib,y pfiaklI amm n ... or poor in spirit, q., ' M they who forustke.. that we are happy to help without cost or obligation. you We shall be glad to send you . case, tian living. free on your request an interThe Catholic Church teaches pamphlet explaining the that the mere belief in Christ is esting of the words Christ not enough. For if it were, why meaning used in the beginning of the Serdid Christ take the trouble to mon on the Mount . . . and how and show us by precept mid-morni- "I'm sorry to hear that," I replied. "I believe I do recall reading about it in the newspaper." "No," he said, "she isn't dead. I just lost her in this darned crowd.". Recently I spent a week preparing a major address on Vietnam to be delivered on the Senate floor. On Friday of that week, I flew home to Charleston for the weekend, but a Senator can never leave his work behind, and I found myself in my Charleston office, polishing my remarks. I dictated the final paragraphs to a young secretary and asked her to type them quickly. When she'd finished, the speech I hurriedly shoved it in my brief- - - Too many people, unfortunate- ly, are setting up their own stand- ards of Christian character and ver. Delaware is a small state, and the people are in the habit of keeping in close touch with their elected officials. One winter day we had a severe snowa woman storm, and about called my home and talked with my wife. She complained that the snow plow had covered her driveway, and she wanted something done about it. My wife told her that the same thing happened to us. "I can tell you what my husband did," my wife said. "He went out and shoveled the driveway clear himself ." Well, that may be all right for you," the woman answered, "but my husband has to work." .. Mr y- While I was governor of my state, I lived at my home near Wilmington and commuted daily to the state capital in Do- A friend of mine came up, and I proudly called his name. We shook hands, and he said, "George, I lost my wife." - S.C.) good a Christian you really are, read and read again and again-g-ood people are confused ... and are deceiving themselves with a min- Ccorce McGotesn (D SJ).) In the midst of a tough campaign, I attended a public reception in Rapid City, S.D., with some other candidates. More than 700 people attended, and the reception was a great success. We had been in the receiving line for about three hours under the usual strain of trying to match faces with names. Naturally, we were a (D- stirutes a real Christian. The result is that many sincere . Eknest F. Hollipics He prescribes, not as we choose, If you want to find out how a follower of Christ even though he believes only part of the Savior's teachings. And some who call themselves Christian even go so far as to reject His ney General. "I'm very much upset about these charges you've been making against me," Kennedy said. "What charges?" asked Long. "I can't recall making any. You know who this is? This is Russtll Long of Louisiana." ' "Oh, I've the wrong Long," said Bobby. "I thought I was talking to Ed Long of Missouri. You're the nice Long." To which Russell quickly replied: "And which Kennedy are yon?" . " There is an amazing difference of opinion today as to what coo- - plies the Golden Rule to every-living. Another professes to Ebward V. Low (D Mo.) Sen. Russell Long (D., La.) was telling about a phone call he'd received from Bobby Kennedy at the time I was criticizing the Justice Department for its eavesdropping, way back when Bobby was Attor- CHRIST Christian? A One man regards himself as a Christian because he ap- - During hearings before the housing subcommittee, the following exchange was recorded between former Sen. Paul Douglas and me. r"r thai I understand some Douglas: people down there (Alabama) don't like New Engenders too well. Me: Oh, that's not so. We have a good many people from New England. Douglas : I understand that you refer to them as "damn Yankees". Me: Oh no! We don't limit the use of that phrase to New Englanders. . Call You Tse-tan- g). John Spakkman (D Ala.) bit But... Would case and returned to Washington. Just before having copies of the speech made for distribution to the press. I looked it over one final time. I pulled out her finished copy and there, neatly typed, just as I had dictated, was the name of that illustrious Red Chinese leader, "Mousy Tongue" (Mao example how we should live? Nor can we regard His teachings as just a social doctrine . . . subject to our individual amendments . . . when made FREE wrf CfcritfW' will be sent immediately, and no- body will call on you. Write e to-H- it so plain that our very day for your free copy. Ask for salvation depends on living as Mmm you can apply them to achieve a fuller, richer Christian life. It m ywr h Pamphlet No. FM-2- 9. Mail Coupon Tocoyl fmrnphltl itMUit "Sirf... WvW CJvSrf Co 1 Yo FM-2- 9 Name Address. I tad u - Kakl E. Mundt (R- - SJ).) The first time I ran .for Congress, I came face to face with the harsh realities confronting a politician who doesn't keep his promises. It was in 1936 and I was speaking in Hamlin County, S.D., where, a few years before, I had served as superintendent of the Bryant school system. We were having one of those ioned political rallies, and by the time my turn came to speak, it was 11 :45 p.m. I opened my remarks with r"I promise you I shall not talk beyond midnight If I do, I hope you will vote for my opponent, and I hope he wins." I did. They did. And he did. old-fas- h- Family Weekly, December 10, 1987 .State. City -- KIHGHTS owl COUimBUS RELIGIOUS 3473 ; Zip SOUTH INFORMATION . BUREAU SBANB, ST. LOUIS, M0. S311I When You Order By (Jail From Family Weekly Ads Please allow up to four weeks for delivery. The ads are placed by reputable companies. The items and copy are checked for reliability by Family Weekly, too. Yet with thousands of orders coming in to our advertisers, sometimes unintentional delays occur. Although they happen only infrequently, when they do, Family Weekly wants to assist you as much as possible. If you've any question about mail order. Just write: Service Department, family Weekly4405 Jark Avenuer- - New York, N.Y.-10-02- I |