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I wi(T1Tr 101 ANOEIM TIMES JUNBAY, OCT. IMS -HCTION PAGI IllVltl RIIJ i Cinth.r WORLD Parish Minister Finds City Best Spot to Meet God Man Succeeds When Struggling With Life, Not While in Nature's Wilds, Cleric Says BY DAN L. THBAPP Timet RalUlae Idittr Dr. Alan Walker is an urban-born Methodist who is in love with the city and thinks else should be, too. city is the "new frontier." But he admits that See the World's Greatest Drivers in the World's Fastest Sports Cars "You've made very good impression on Father.

He's never borrowed twenty-five dollars from anybody before." 1 1 inw i 1. 1 1 ipi a. i i mi nijim BY ISAAC KASHDAN INTERNATIONAL ORANDMAITE AMkm Mtwt Chats Niter, LA. Tim Tmm Miner ieeere, lee Amdn. Calif.

0M3 Parnelli Jones 1 5 1 5 Vi.tl Big Weekend i ii ii mmi mmp mm 11 'ii Bob Bondurant 1 JIT 4- I I aill II 1111 I' II 29 30 BO" If 1 It Racing's a A target date of 1972 for finally eliminating the Methodist Church's segregated regional structure will be considered by its special General Conference at Chicago in The, church's Commission on Interjurisdictional Relations has recommended that the all-Negro Central. Jurisdiction be dissolved by mid-1963 and that all of the annual conferences be desegregated by mid-1972. This would belatedly solve a long-standing issue in the denomination which arose when the old northern and southern branches of the faith were united before World War II. It may or may not be approved by the General Conference, which convenes at Chicago Nov. 7.

A modern English translation of the New Testament went on sale last week for 25 cents a copy. It looks like an ordinary paperback, with the title: "Good News for Modern Man." The text is set in modern paragraph format with section headings and the book has more than 200 illustrative drawings. The English translation has a fresh, idiomatic flavor, using every day words, including such contractions as "don't," "can't and "isn't." Weights and, measures. are given in modern equivalents. As an example, the King James Version gives Mark vi, 4, as: "But Jesus said unto them, a prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house." The new translation: "Jesus said to them: 'A prophet is respected everywhere except in his home town and by his relatives and family." The version is sponsored by the American Bible Society.

Grounds for a "theological convergence" between Roman Catholics and Lutherans on the difficult i of the Lord's Supper were seen by a leading Catholic ecumenist. Msgr. William W. Baum, executive secretary of the U.S. Bishop's Commission for Ecumenical Affairs, was interviewed following the third theological consultation between representatives of the two communions.

The convergence he sees, he said, "does not at all imply syncretism, or a fabrication of mutually acceptable beliefs. "It goes far beyond that." He did not Imply there was agreement, "but under careful analysis from various sources, the differences do not appear to be so great as had been believed before." Without either side sacrificing their position, he said, research showed them drawing somewhat closer together. An official dialogue be tween Roman Catholic andEastern Orthodox theologians opened at New York Sept. 29. Experts from the Ro-m a Catholic i s' Commission for Ecumenical 'Affairs met with the Ecumenical Commission of the Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the Americas.

Cochairnien were Arch-b is hop Iakovos of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and Bishop Bernard Flanagan of the Catholic Diocese of Worcester, Mass. The next meeting will be held at Worcester May 5-6, 1967. Dedication of a 20-acre Potomac riverside site for an international, inter-faith Temple of Understanding will be held at noon Wednesday. The project, originating with Mrs. Dickerhman Hollister, now has 13,800 supporters in 66 countries and has headquarters in India, Japan and she said.

The temple will cost an 'sti-mated $3 million. It is too attractive, too exciting, and too satisfying not to dominate the life of society," he enthuses. I think the city is more likely to lead to a more complete development of the human persoriality than the country. "A man is more apt to meet God in the city complex, than in the serenity of nature," he said, and added, "it is only natural, vqu know." "Man ought to expect Him to be among masses of people." One can look in vain for God in a quiet garden, said Dr. Walker, who comes from Sydney, but he is not apt to "find Him "unless it is the Garden of Gethse-mane." Not at His Best "In the garden man is not at his best," he continued.

"He is at his best when he is struggling with life, not alone in nature's wilds." Asked whether it was possible for man, amid all of the city's distractions, to really be fulfilled, Dr. Walker said: "He can really be fulfilled nowhere else." Dr. Walker has centered his singular enthusiasm for the city on a remarkable undertaking, the Central Methodist Mission of Sydney. He originated this urban church complex and has guided it through the years until it has become a major instrument in the Australian metropolis and the greatest of its kind anywhere. The clergyman was interviewed in Dallas during the International Convention of Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ), which he adressed on various occasions.

Unusual Person Dr. Walker is an unusual man with an unusual institution that is a reflection of his single-minded concern for the city. The mission's headquarters is being replaced by a $2 million" building to be known as the Wesley Centre, named for John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. It will house the mis-s ion's many activities, which include a fellowship house, a hostel for foreign students studying in Sydney, homes for children and for elderly persons, and the Life Line Centre, which provides a 24-hour service meeting personal, family, spiritual and emotional problems of anyone who telephones in. It operates radio controlled "squad" cars to answer emergency calls.

Calls City 'Frontier' Besides this, Dr. Walker preaches to about 1,000 each Sunday evening and answers impromptu questions on a nationwide tele-vision program, "I Challenge the Minister." Dr. Walker believes the NEW BOOKS ON RELIGION AVAILABLE JONATHAN EDWARDS, by Alfred Owen Aldridge (Washington Square Press: JOHN WOLLMAN. by Edwin H. Cady (Washington Square Press: THE RESTLESS QUEST OF MODERN MAN, by William Gra-ham Cole (Oxford: The first two of these are in the "Great American Thinkers" series featuring authoritative discussions of individuals whose ideas were pertinent to their times.

Dr. Cole's short book suggests a source of meaning that does not require a surrender of the intellect. It is intended "to point, the out of the waste- land of contemporary i emptiness and meaning-Jessness." while holding certain attractions, the city also poses dangers. It presses in on people, "making them captive to its strident materialism," and may destroy the life of the spirit, may "dwarf people," and stifle and suffocate the soul. Dr.

Walker denies that the church is in its last days. He believes, on the contrary, that "the great days of Christ's church lie ahead." But modifications in its type of service are indicated. Two Types of Worship Too many churches, he thought, exist only for themselves and for the care and nurture of their people. The early church, he believed, had two types of worship one for the nurture of baptized Christians and the other for pagans. "The modern church has forgotten how to design worship for pagans," said Dr.

Walker. He suggested "morning worship for the nurture of Christians, and evening worhip for evangelism." "There is much to be said for this shape of Sunday," he believed. Dr. Walker noted that fast rhythm, down-beat music excites far more than teen-agers, but the church almost gives the impression that the only instrument used by the Holy Spirit is the organ. Would Change Music "Church music, chosen and presented by classical musicians, speaks only to the 'symphony concert' mentality of the few.

To all but 5 of the people it says little." He objected also to the wording of most hymns. "T.hey represent the mood and thought of the beginning of this century and before," he complained. "Where are the hymns of work and leisure and sport and social justice and world peace?" Dr. Walker said that prayers, especially the pastoral prayer, present a tremendous opportunity for revealing a living God at work in the world. "Have you ever heard a prayer for people grappling with the anxieties of time payments?" he asked.

"Yet the meeting of commitments, the fear of sick-n interrupting payments, the anxiety of repossession is a daily dread in many lives." Hits Viet War Modern problems concern Dr. Walker more, apparently, than they do the church. "Nothing strains my faith and loyalty to the church today more than its silence before the vast injustices and inequalities capitalism, its quiescence before the racial injustices of the world, its failure to rise against the dirty war in Vietnam, its silent acceptance of hydrogen weapons." Dr. Walker said he called the Vietnam incident a "dirty" war largely because he saw ft as a "preventative" war. "The Christian conscience has always been particularly uneasy about a preventative war," he said, thoughtfully.

Basis in Fear "Since World War II the churches have tried to block any such conflict. The Vietnam war is also based on fear, rather than on fact. It is designed to prevent happening what is feared might happen. "In the second place, the Christian conscience has, in my view, always held that one's neighbor's interest comes before one's own interest Yet here we are, carrying on a war thousands of miles, from our shores, in order to prevent possible later trouble. "Also, the Christian churches have always tried to distinguish between combatants and, non-combatants.

In Vietnam the savagery of both, sides falls equally on W6-' men and children, an of-fense against' God and man." Ottf.lttt TIMES PROBLEM 3631 By T. Swtenty BLACK I WHITE WMtt matw In three. Th' problem was composed ecially for the Times by Thomae weeny of Wheeling, W.Va Th5 WMMlfic in the main variation Is the highlight. A number tTiea da point to the key. Mr.

Sweeney informs us that he Ume with William Barclay of Pittsburgh, whose problems have appeared in tne column. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM 3833: N-K4 overwhelmingly elected at the last meeting of the league. The choice was a carefully kept secret and resulted in a stunning surprise to Borochow when It was announced at the conclusion of the Southern California Open Championship at the Atlas Club. Borochow has been a noted figure in Los Angeles chess since he came here from New York in 1919. He won the city championship the following year, and wa3 California State champion from 1930 to 1939.

On numerous occasions he was captain of the South team in the annual North-South matches. He was instrumental in the organization of several chess clubs and has always been available when requested to teach beginners, play simultaneously, or help in other activities. Tournaments Starting The next few weeks will be particularly active for the tournament player, with unusual opportunities for the lower rated participant. Following are dates to note: Oct. 11 The annual championship tournament of the El Segundo Chess Club will start at 7 p.m.

Tuesday at the Recreation Clubhouse, 300 E. Pine El Segundo. One round a week will be played, with the number depending on the entrants. Trophies will be awarded to the top three winners. The entrance fee will be $2, with membership required in the U.S.

Chess Federation. Oct. 14 The Monterey Park Chess Club championship tournament will start at 7:45 p.m. Friday at Garvey Ranch House, 790 S. Orange, Monterey Park.

Six rounds will be played on consecutive Fridays. The winner will receive a personal trophy and will have possession of the permanent trophy for a year. The entrance fee will be $2, with membership required in the USCF. Oct. 21 to 23 This Is the big weekend for the Southern California Amateur Chess Championship, to start at 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 21 at Joslyn Hall, Wilshire and Lincoln Blvds. in Santa Monica. A total of six rounds will be played, with three on Saturday and the final two on Sunday. The tournament is open to anyone who is rated under 2000 by the USCF or who has no rating.

This eliminates any rated master or expert, giving the less experienced players a chance at some good prizes. The winner will receive a trophy and cash prize of $300. Other guaranteed prizes are $150 for second and $75. for The entrance fee is $10. Your editor will be the director.

U.S. OPEN TOURNEY, SEATTLE 01 13 itJ nm'mmu Sa SI 10 tCI OfS? CHESS HENIN WINS TITLE SO. CAL. OPEN CHESS The Southern California Open Chess Championship was an outstanding success, with a record 154 participants in the tournament last weekend at the Atlas Chess Club, 3351 W. 43rd St.

Charles Henin is the new champion, winning the Masters and Experts section with a score of 5-1. He won his first our games, then drew with Patrick Eberlln and Gregory Gean. Eberlin tied for second place, with Roblon Kirby, each finishing with Gean tied at 4-2 with Jerry Hanken, who started poorly, then won his last three games. California Junior Champion Jim Tarjan won the trophy in the Class A section, winning four games and drawing two for a total of 5-1. This score was equalled by Steve Hohensee and George Hunnex, but Tarjan wa3 ahead on tie-breaking points.

Hohensee had led with five straight wins, but lost to Hunnex In the final round. The latter had been defeated by Steve Skrypzak the first round, but cleaned up thereafter. Donald Cotten and Karl Stani tied for fourth place with 4V4-1W. In another tie at 4-2 were Allan Rich and Eero Jaaska. In Group M.

Thomason and C. Whitman tied with final tallies of 5V4-V4. Thomason had the edge in tie-breaking points. Robin Taylor won the Class section with 516-14. Robert Henderson took the second prize with 5-1.

Class which Included unrated players, had the largest entry list, 46. Jonathan Kolkey was the winner with 5V4-V4. In a multiple tie for second with 5-1 were John Davidson, Robert Lindgren, Richard Clark and Gary A. Simons. The special trophy for the highest scoring woman player was won by Greta Olsson.

The prizes were distributed Sunday evening, with Allan Troy, former president of the Southern California Chess League, as master of ceremonies. Presentations were made by Los Angeles City Councilman Thomas Bradley and Mrs. Yvonne Braithwaite, candidate for the State Assembly. The following game is from the tournament: KINO'S PIANCHETTO GAME Hanken While I-N-KB3 4-K-NJ J-B-N2 4- 0-0 5- P-OJ 4-QN-qj 7P-K4 l-P-BJ Stewart Black N-KB3 P-KN3 B-Nl O-O P-G4 R-K P-K4 P-B3 Hinktfl White f-R-ie 10- R-N 11- P-QN4 1J-P-04 13- KNxP 14- NPxP 15- RxBI lt-NxKP Sttwirt Black OBI P-N3 B-N2 PxKP P-B4 PxP OxR Resign CHESS HALL OF FAME The Southern California Chess League, composed of most of the active chess clubs in the area, is setting up a Hall of Fame. The plan is to honor those personalities who have done most to foster the interest and development of the game.

As a starting point, a select committee examined the records of chess activities for the last half century, with a view to lioing all the individuals whose contributions to chess could be considered as outstanding. These could be players, organizers, directors or writers, whether on a local or national level. The effect on chess in Southern California was the major criterion. With some difficulty, the committee reduced the list to 10 names, as the first group of eligibles for the Hall of Fame. The names are: Herbert Abel, Harry Borochow, Judge C.

M. Forman, Isaac Kashdan, Bernard Oak, Mrs. Piatigorsky, Nancy Roos, Irving Rivise, Herman Steiner and Alex Taylor. Our readers will recognize some who are active today. Others are of a prior some deceased.

In future columns we shall discuss the individuals, with the basis for the committee's choice. The present intention Is that not more than one person shall be elected to the Hall of Fame each year. This will be by vote of the members of the league. The person elected will have the first right to select another name to maintain the list of eligibles at 10. Borochow Elected The first to attain the honor was Harry Borochow of North Hollywood, who wa3 Riverside International Raceway Two Days of Racing SATURDAY Qualifying Race for Grand Prix Three Amateur Races Qualifying for Production Cars SUNDAY A-B-C-D Production Car Sedan Car Race 200-Mile Times Grand Prix for Sports Cars FRENCH DEFENSE Segllns Biteufer ttgir Black White Black P-K3 -P-KR4 P-KR4 P-Q4 10-R-R3 Q-B P-KB4 11-R-N3 R-N P-B3 li-NxRP PxN N-KJ lMxPdl K-Q B-OI 14-RxR NxR P-KN3 15-Q-B7 K-BZ P-QN4 l-QxN Resign Blseutar White 1-P-Q4 3-P-K4 3- P-K5 4- P-OB4 S-N-QB3 4-N-R3 7-N-B4 t-P-BS NEW YORK OPEN TOURNEY CENTER COUNTER DEFENSE Zuckerman McCormlek Zuckerman McCormlek TICKETS NOW ON SALE Black White Black Southern California Music 637 S.

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