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...peace process (and there is enough truth in this to make us all stop and think); Sinn Fein blames the I.R.A. for ending the cease-fire. But must not Sinn Fein itself take much of the blame for the escalating violence and the consequent deaths? DANIEL BENNETT Tyrrellspass, Ireland...
...winning actress; in Dallas. Once described by Time as "a goddess sculptured in butterscotch," Garson specialized in playing noble, tender, poised women--"walking cathedrals," she called them--like Mrs. Chips in Goodbye, Mr. Chips and the title role in Mrs. Miniver, for which she won her Oscar. Born in Ireland, she graduated with honors from the University of London and became an actress against the wishes of her family. She was discovered in a play by MGM boss Louis B. Mayer and became that studio's premier star. Garson's third marriage, to Texas oil magnate E.E. ("Buddy") Fogelson, lasted...
...group. "I'd been working on the historical Jesus since 1969. What was new to me was his argument that there was an ethical necessity to let the public in on what [we] were doing." Crossan's voice still betrays the 62-year-old's origins in Tipperary, Ireland. He moved to America, joined the Servite order and was ordained in 1957. He left the priesthood to marry in 1968, but he admits his departure was probably inevitable owing to "constant trouble" over his biblical views...
...which negotiation, compromise and reconciliation can be achieved. There are two ways we can move from the present position: either we can escalate the killing by bombast and bombs, or we can discuss the problem together, seeking an agreed upon compromise. NOEL P. WEATHERHEAD, Secretary Tullamore Interfaith Group Tullamore, Ireland...
...REASON FOR THE DECLINE IN THE influence of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland is the craven unwillingness of the church hierarchy to denounce and excommunicate members of the I.R.A. and its supporters. If the hottest spots in hell are reserved for those who in times of great moral crisis maintain their neutrality, then Hades must be crawling with Irish bishops. JOHN A. BROGAN III Hamburg, Germany...