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It was indeed a historic moment when on Friday 9 June 1978, President Spencer W. Kimball announced, in a five-paragraph letter to all the leaders of the Church, that God “has heard our prayers, and by revelation has confirmed that the long-promised day has come when every faithful, worthy man in the Church may receive the holy priesthood, with the power to exercise its divine authority, and enjoy with his loved ones every blessing that flows therefrom, including the blessings of the temple.” This monumental pronouncement was hailed by much of the nation’s media as the most important shift in Mormon policy since President Wilfred Woodruff’s 1890 Manifesto barring polygamy. 

Everything else written about the Mormons in America’s newspapers in 1978 suffered by comparison. Even a cursory view of Linda Thatcher’s extensive bibliography which follows illuminates the fact that more than sixty percent of what was written in newspapers about Mormons during 1978 was published in the western states nearest Utah. While it is interesting, and perhaps meaningful, to gather statistics on the number of inches of newspaper space devoted to issues relating to the Church (some 323, 375 inches in 1978, according to the Church’s own tabulations), it is also important to keep in mind how many people actually see what is being written. 

Only the Church’s opposition to the proposed Equal Rights Amendment stimulated articles throughout the year in such prestigious publications as the Buffalo News, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, Honolulu Star Bulletin, Los Angeles Times, Milwaukee Journal, New York Times and Washington Post. Although there were several major articles on other topics in newspapers with circulations of more than 100,000, the majority appeared in publications with limited circulations. The most prominent Mormon topics in 1978, apart from President Kimball’s announcement and the ERA, were education, local politics, polygamy and Utah’s heritage. Significant issues receiving local cover age in Utah were the American Civil Liberties Union-Mormon Seminary Suit in Logan, and the federal government’s fair housing suit against BYU. 

Mormon scholars and students have an obligation to write for the general public as well as for those who read the highly selective works cited in “Among the Mormons.” Today’s newspaper editors are obviously interested in material on Mormons; they would undoubtedly welcome new insights into Mormonism. Our obligation is to provide them. 

Selected Newspaper Articles on Mormons and Mormonism Published During 1978 

LINDA THATCHER 

General

Brinkley-Rogers, Paul. “Teen-ager Founded Mormon Church in 1827.” Boise Idaho Daily Statesman. 15 October 1978. 

Brinton, Dilworth C. “Mormon Founding 1830: ‘Glorious Message.'” Mesa (Ariz.) Tribune. 2 April 1978.

“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” Enterprise (Ala.) Ledger. 28 April 1978. 

Clark, Michael. “Mormons Making Fast-Paced Strides.” Memphis Commercial Appeal. 28 January 1978, p. 10. 

Conway, Dayton E. “Mormons Believe Man Can be Saved by Atonement. “Jacksonville (Ark.) News. 6 May 1978.

Flowers, Charles V. “‘Family-Oriented’ Mormon Church Grows Quickly in Metropolitan Area.” Baltimore Sun. 8 October 1978.

Iden, Shirlee. “Joseph Smith’s Flock Grew and Prospered.” Southfield (Mich.) Eccen tric. 20 September 1978.

Laffoon, Polk. “Mormon Flock is Growing at Record Rate in Michigan.” Detroit Free Press. 11 September 1978.

Milks, Harold K. “Mormon Church Growing Rapidly in Latin America.” Phoenix Arizona Republic. 1 October 1978.

Olson, Karl E. “Taking a Look at the Mormon Church.” Fremont (Calif.) Argus. 27 May 1978.

“Their ‘Growth is Phenomenal.'” Anchorage Daily Times. 1 January 1978. 

Art, Drama and Music

Arends, Lewis H.7 Jr. “Brigham Young Comes to Town.” Salem Oregon Statesman, 26 January 1978. Discusses James Arrington’s portrayal of Brigham Young.

Bergin, Ann. “The Man Who Portrays Christ: A Mesa School Teacher Says the Transformation is More than Physical When He Gets Into the Role for the Mormon Easter Pageant.” Phoenix Arizona Republic. 19 March 1978. 

“‘Brigham’ Opens at Fox Theater.” Las Vegas Sun. 9 April 1978.

“Famed Tabernacle Organist Retires.” Santa Cruz (Calif.) Sentinel. 13 January 1978.

Frederick, Sherman R. “‘Brigham’ Falls Short.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 29 April 1978.

“Historic Mormon Art Show Planned at Visitor’s Center.” Independence (Mo.) Examiner. 1 April 1978 

Hughes, Allen. “Kastle’s Opera, ‘Deseret,’ a Tale of the Early Mormon Settlement.” New York Times. 5 March 1978. 

“LDS Easter Pageant Begins Run This Week.” Mesa (Ariz.) Tribune. 20 March 1978.

“‘Liberty Jail’ Opens Thursday.” Provo Herald. 5 February 1978.

Luke, Theron H. “Play Powerfully Explains John D. Lee and Massacre.” Provo Herald. 29 March 1978.

“Mormon Musical at L.D.S.” Santa Rosa (Calif.) Press-Democrat. 28 April 1978.

“Mormon Play Emphasizing Women’s Roles in Society.” Ridgecrest (Calif.) Independent. 19 April 1978.

“New Version of ‘Brigham’ Released.” Las Vegas Sun. 20 May 1978.

“Roadshows Stress Involvement.” Ogden Standard-Examiner. 28 January 1978.

Roberts, Paul. “Youngreen Portrays Joseph Smith as Man With Human Emotions.” Provo Herald. 22 March 1978.

Roderick, Lee. “Newest Portrait of Brigham Young Unveiled in Washington Ceremony.” Provo Herald. 23 July 1978.

‘”Sam Brannan’ to be Performed.” Provo Herald. 12 October 1978.

“Symphony Announces Program for Tribute to Tabernacle” Salt Lake Tribune. 4 June 1978.

Todd, Jay M. “The Mormon Tabernacle Organ, Wonder of the Musical Work.” Lehighton (Pa.) Times News. 30 June 1978. 

“Y’ Acquires Weir Painting.” Provo Herald. 27 April 1978. 

Biography

Angelo, Frank. “Romney is Less Intense, But Still Trying to Help.” Detorit Free Press. 15 February 1978.

“Apostle, 81, Succumbs.” Salt Lake Tribune. 20 August 1978. Obituary of Delbert Leon Stapley.

“The Bishop.” Chicago Tribune. 8 January 1978. Senator Orrin Hatch’s religious activities.

Campbell, Mary. “Mormon Choir Still Going Strong.” Reno Nevada State Journal. 11 February 1978.

“Dr. E. L. Wilkinson Dies at Home of Cardiac Arrest.” Salt Lake Tribune. 7 April 1978. “George Lee—Top Navajo Mormon.” (Window Rock, Ariz.) Navajo Times. 27 July 1978.

Goodfellow, William S. “He Brought Tabernacle Choir Sound to the World.” Deseret News. 22 February 1978.

Lundgren, Hal. “Oiler QB Nielsen Devoted Mormon, Dedicated Player.” Houston Chronicle. 10 August 1978.

Shoun, Mary Jane. “LDS Chief Has Awesome Role: But Spencer Kimball Keeps Humor and Remains Modest.” Mesa (Ariz.) Tribune. 7 May 1978.

Smith, Grant E. “Energy Idea Meant Ruin for Inventor.” Phoenix Arizona Republic. 6 March 1978. Concerns T. Henry Moray who invented a “radient energy” device.

———. “Invention Led to Troubles, Son Recalls.” Phoenix Arizona Republic. 7 March 1978. About T. Henry Moray.

———. “Old Energy Device Still a Puzzler.” Phoenix Arizona Republic. About T. Henry Moray.

Van Leer, Twila. “Pres. Tanner a Man to Match City’s Greatness.” Deseret News. 24 March 1978.

Worlton, Vickie. “Camilla Kimball Embodies the Qualities of a ‘Great Mother. ‘”Provo Herald. 14 May 1978. 

Blacks

Anderson, David E. “Mormon Acceptance of Blacks Resolves Church Controversy.” Baltimore Record. 11 August 1978. 

“Black Group Clings to Mormon Church Despite Restriction” New York Times. 30 April 1978. 

“Black Mormon Group Declining in Size.” (Spokane, Wash.) Spokesman-Review. 16 April 1978.

“Black Mormons: Obstacles Too.” Philadelphia Inquirer. 28 May 1978.

Briggs, Kenneth A. “Mormon Church Strikes Down Ban Against Blacks in Priesthood.” New York Times. 10 June 1978, p. 1, 24.

Briscoe, David. “LDS Accept Revelation Giving Blacks Priesthood.” Idaho Falls Post Register. 2 October 1978.

————. “Mormon Fundamentalist Group Opposes Priesthood for Blacks.” Moscow Idahonian. 4 August 1978. 

Bryson, Robert. “Church Officials Applaud LDS Action on Blacks.” Salt Lake Tribune. 10 June 1978.

“Carter Praises LDS Church Action.” Deseret News. 10 June 1978.

Chandler, Russell. “Mormon Church to Accept Blacks into Priesthood.” Los Angeles Times. 10 June 1978. 

DePillis, Mario S. “Mormons Get Revelations Often, But Not Like This.” New York Times. 11 June 1978.

Ferguson, Howard. “For Tacoma Black LDS Revelation a Personal Thing.” Tacoma (Wash.) News-Tribune. 26 August 1978.

Foley, Tom. “Scrapping a 148-Year Old Racist Tradition.” New York Daily World. 7 July 1978.

Gaustad, Edwin S. “After a Century and a Half, the Mormons Overcome.” Los Angeles Times. 18 June 1978 

Gerald, Zenobia Jonell. ‘”God Works Through Man:’ Achieving the Mormon Priesthood.” Sacramento (Calif.) Bee. 21 October 1978.

Gillins, Peter. “Black ‘Shadow’ Dispelled by Mormon Revelation.” Vista (Calif.) Press. 7 July 1978. 

———. “Mormon Decision Aids Image.” Las Cruces (N. Mex.) Sun-News. 4 August 1978.

Gudmundsen, Lance. “Black Enters LDS Priesthood, Shatters Long-Time Practice.” Salt Lake Tribune. 12 June 1978. 

Harris, Harvey. “Bizarre Events Follow Black Mormon’s Ordination.” Greensboro (N.C.) News. 3 September 1978.

Herbert, Paula. “Black Mormon is Ordained After ‘Revelation from God.'” Philadelphia Bulletin. 25 June 1978. 

Hyer, Marjorie. “Mormon Church Dissolves Black Bias.” Washington Post. 10 June 1978.

Ivins, Molly. “Mormon Action on Blacks Promises Impact on Utah.” New York Times. 18 June 1978. 

Jones, Rhoda. “Black Wants to be Mormon Priest.” Shreveport (La.) Journal. 16 August 1978. 

“Local Mormons ‘Jubilant’ Over Surprise Revelation to Prophet.” Port Arthur (Tex.) News. 17 June 1978.

Meglvern, James J. “The World of Religion: Mormons, Blacks, and Women.” Wilmington (N.C.) Star. 14 January 1978.

“Mormon Acceptance of Blacks Solves Growing Controversy.” Yreka (Calif.) Siskiyou News. 29 June 1978.

“Mormons Accept Blacks, End Church Controversy.” Sapulpa (Okla.) Herald. 18 August 1978.

“Mormons Reverse Policy, Will Permit Black Priests.” Los Angeles Times. 9 June 1978.

Pounds, Dorothy. “Mormon ‘Revelation’ Insult to Blacks.” Bellevue (Wash.) Daily Journal American. 24 July 1978.

Raine, George. “Historian Claims LDS Removes Obstacle to World Growth in Lifting Race Bars.” Salt Lake Tribune. 3 September 1978.

Rosenfeld, Neill S. “LI Black is Mormon Priest.” Garden City (N.Y.) Newsday. 11 November 1978.

Ruppert, Ray and Linda Daniel. “Joy, Skepticism Greet Mormon ‘Revelation.'” Seattle Times 11 June 1978.

Seldin, Charles J. “All Worthy Male Members: Priesthood of LDS Opened to Blacks.” Salt Lake Tribune. 10 June 1978.

Speed, Billie Cheney. “Atlantan Joyous as He’s Ordained Mormon Elder.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 24 September 1978.

Staley, Mildred. “Nigerian Says LDS Church Changed Life.” Idaho Falls Post-Register. 12 November 1978.

Willoughby, William F. “Mormons Change Doctrine, Accept Blacks as Priests.” Washington Star. 10 June 1978. 

Book of Mormon

Dunn, William. “Voyages to America Outlined: Mormons Say They Were First.” Colorado Springs Sun. 13 October 1978.

“Prohibits Study of Mormon Book.” Moscow Idahonian. 6 January 1978. 

Business

Bliss, Robert R. “Norton Sells 1.5 Acres to Mormons.” Worcester (Mass.) Gazette. 19 June 1978. 

Briscoe, David and Bill Beecham. “Mormons and Free Enterprise Go Hand in Hand.” San Bernardino (Calif.) Sun-Telegram. 16 November 1978.

“City of Dallas’ WRR Bought by Bonneville.” Variety. 3 May 1978.

Curtis, Olga. “Glenn E. Nielson Credits Faith in God for His Success: The Man Who Founded Husky Oil.” Denver Post. 24 September 1978. Empire Magazine.

Gillins, Peter. “Mormon Church Finances Downtown Salt Lake Project.” Reno Nevada State Journal. 26 February 1978.

“Purpose of LDS Church is to Teach the Gospel; Not Financial Profit.” Spanish Fork Press. 18 May 1978.

Roberts, Joe. “Mormons Buy Hugh Tract Here.” Kansas City Star. 13 December 1978.

“Simmons Takes Over KSL-FM.” Deseret News. 26 January 1978.

Wood, Beth. “The Mormon Church is Largest Profit-Making Religious Organization.” (Window Rock, Ariz.) Navajo Times. 28 September 1978. 

Divergent Groups

Beals, Connie. “Mormons: They Never Deviate From the Sell They’ve Been Taught.” Bellevue (Washington) Daily Journal American. 24 June 1978.

Fagerstrom, Scott. “Wallace: Mormon Revelation Fulfills Prophecy.” Vancouver (Wash.) Columbian. 11 June 1978.

“Federal Judge Dismisses Suits Facing LDS Church.” Salt Lake Tribune. 9 March 1978.

Frederick, Sherman R. “Crusading Evangelist Against Mormonism.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 20 June 1978.

“Mormon Dissident Ends Legal Suit.” Salt Lake Tribune. 2 February 1978.

Education

“Academic Credit for Mormon Classes is Struck Down.” New York Times. 15 December 1978.

“BYU Clarifies Dress Code to Allow Women to Wear ‘Female-Cut’ Jeans.” Boise Idaho Statesman. 13 August 1978.

“BYU Plans to Fight Federal Housing Suit.” McAlester (Okla.) Democrat. 5 March 1978.

“BYU Policy, Fair Housing Act Clash.” Denver Post. 5 March 1978.

“BYU Requests Clarification of Fair Housing.” Deseret News. 16 March 1978.

“BYU Students Disagree With Policy They Defend.” Denver Post. 20 March 1978.

Bryson, Robert. “Rabbi Testifies on ‘Racial Overtones’ in Material Used by LDS Seminaries.” Salt Lake Tribune. 11 May 1978.

———. “Scholar Questions LDS Bible Study Credit.” Salt Lake Tribune. 6 May 1978.

———. “Seminary Not Denominational, Logan School Principal Says.” Salt Lake Tribune. 12 May 1978.

———. “Taught Some Mormon Doctrine, LDS Seminary Teacher Testifies.” Salt Lake Tribune. 13 May 1978. 

———. “U.S. Judge Strikes Down Credit for LDS Classes.” Salt Lake Tribune. 15 December 1978.

Cameron, Steve. “Clearly, BYU Believes it Has Mission in Life Beyond Athletics.” Denver Post. 26 January 1978. 

“Christian Schools Offer Youths an Alternative.” Anchorage Daily Times. 1 January 1978. Discusses BYU.

“Co-ed Dorms Vs. Mormons.” Tulsa World. 24 April 1978 

Ericksen, Bess. “Snowflake Stake Academy Began Modern Educational System.” (Saint Johns, Ariz.) White Mountain Independent. 2 January 1978.

Findlay, Bob. “An End to LDS Seminary Would be Costly, He Says.” Logan Herald Journal. 8 July 1978.

———. “Judge’s Illness Forces Seminary Trial Delay.” Logan Herald Journal. 14 July 1978.

———. “On Trial: Mormon Religious or Constitutional Issue?” Logan Herald Journal. 2 July 1978.

———. “No Hassling, Say 2 Non-LDS Students.” Logan Herald Journal. 13 July 1978.

———. “Professor Lauds Seminary Bible Course.” Logan Herald Journal. 12 July 1978,

————. “‘Religious Segregation’ Charged.” Logan Herald Journal. 6 July 1978.

———. ‘”Seminary Fosters Religious Division.‘”Logan Herald Journal. 7 July 1978.

———. “State School Chief Testifies at Trial.” Logan Herald Journal. 11 July 1978.

————. “Supreme Court Rulings Differ on Religious Classes.” Logan Herald Journal. 3 July 1978.

————. “Supt. Blair Takes Stand in ACLU-Seminary Trial.” Logan Herald Journal. 10 July 1978.

Gudmundsen, Lance. “U.S. Threatening to File Housing Rights Suit Against BYU.” Salt Lake Tribune. 4 March 1978. 

Haley, Ann. “For Religious Instruction: LDS Bids for Kids’ School Release Time.” Las Vegas Sun. 3 February 1978. 

“In BYU Development: Wilkinson’s Stewardship.” Provo Herald. 7 April 1978.

Judy, Eddie Sue. “Release Time for Religious Study Little-Used.” Lewiston (Idaho) Tribune. 22 March 1978.

‘”Little House on Prairie’ Family Defies Jail to Educate Their Children.” New York Star. 11 April 1978. About John Singer family. 

McCray, Holly. “Seminary: Special Mormon Class Worth Rising Early For.” Denton (Tex.) Record-Chronicle. 19 May 1978.

Miller, Nevin F. “Institute Provides Mormon Social Focus.” San Bernardino (Calif.) Sun Telegram. 3 February 1978.

Milne, Dick. “U.S. Suing School for Segregation of Sexes in Dormitories.” Washington D.C. Spotlight. 15 May 1978.

“Mormon College Battles Congress to Keep Sexes Apart.” New Haven (Conn.) Journal-Courier. 5 May 1978.

“Mormon Woman Objects to Public School; Teaches Daughters at Home.” New Lon don (Conn.) Day. 7 July 1978.

Seldin, Charles J. “Hatch Defends Y. Housing Policy.” Salt Lake Tribune. 29 March 1978.

“Slant in Seminary Taboo.” Deseret News. 13 July 1978.

“Teaching Mormonism?: ACLU, Logan Trade Views on Bible Class.” Deseret News. 11 March 1978.

“Testimony Cites Use of Dogma: Suit Challenges LDS Classes.” Salt Lake Tribune. 11 March 1978.

“University Policy Prohibits Coed Housing.” Oklahoma City Star. 24 March 1978.

“Utah Landlords May Now Rent on Basis of Sex—and So What? In Case of Brigham Young vs. Justice, Victory is an Idiocy.” Dayton (Ohio) News. 9 July 1978.

“When Separate is Equal.” New York Times. 29 March 1978. Editorial on BYU housing suit.

Wilford, John Noble. “Survival Courses Lure Many to Tests to Endurance.” New York Times. 23 July 1978. About BYU survival courses.

Will, George F. “Sex Separation May be Illegal.” Wichita (Falls, Texas) Times. 21 April 1978. 

Families and Family Home Evening

Abbott, Mary Lu. “Old-Fashioned Ideas: The Romneys Speak Out for Better Families.” Houston Chronicle. 30 November 1978.

Backalenick, Irene. “Church Plays Major Role in Their Lives: Mormons Here Put Heavy Emphasis on Family and Youth Togetherness.” Trumbull (Conn.) Times. 2 February 1978.

Beckham, Cathy. “Home and Family Their ‘Divine Calling.'” Salem Oregon Statesman. 21 May 1978.

Bedell, Barbara. “Mormon Mondays Focus on Family.” Middletown (N.Y.) Times Herald-Record. 10 January 1978.

Cattau, Daniel. “Viewers Approve Mormon ‘Family.'” Omaha World-Herald. 7 January 1978.

Collins, Joan. “The Mormon Way of Life.” Vacaville (Calif.) Reporter. 27 September 1978.

Ernest, Judy. “Mormon Families Stay Close.” Cleveland Sun Press. 7 September 1978.

‘”The Family. . .and Other Living Things’: Special Has Drama, Music, Humor.” Jacksonville (N.C.) News. 6 January 1978.

Gallman, Vanessa. “Mormons Believe Their Religion is a Family Affair.” Charlotte (N.C.) Observer. 9 January 1978.

Iden, Shirlee. “For Mormons, Family Life is the Bedrock.” Southfield (Mich.) Eccentric. 28 September 1978.

“LDS Church is Family-Oriented ‘Church for all Ages.'” Rock Springs (Wyo.) Rocket Miner. 25 March 1978.

“LDS Organizations Assist all Aged Members of Family.” Idaho Falls Post-Register. 19 November 1978.

Lunday, John. “Mormon Families Sing, Stay Together Mondays.” Columbia Missourian. 21 January 1978.

McDonald, Jan. “Mormon Home Evenings: Bringing Families Together.” Baton Rouge State Times. 18 March 1978.

“Mormon Family Reserves Monday Night for Itself.” Pontiac (Mich.) Oakland Press. 28 January 1978. 

“Mormons Practice Their Beliefs in Family Life and Service to Church.” Aurora (111.) Beacon-News. 10 September 1978. 

Parisi, Kim. “Mormons Believe Good Family Life Brings Joy.” Toms River (NJ.) Ob server. 21 July 1978.

Scoggins, Suzanne. “Mormon Families Close.” Indianapolis News. 18 February 1978.

Witt, Robin, “Family Emphasis Rooted Deep in Mormon Belief.” Bakersfield Califor nian. 23 January 1978.

Wygent, Deborah. “Mormon Family Home Evening Revives Together.” Longmont (Colo.) Times-Call. 8 June 1978. 

Genealogy

Anthony, Dorothy, “Mormons Seek ‘Roots’ as Part of Their Religion.” Warren (Ohio) Tribune-Chronicle. 8 April 1978.

Barnhouse, Nan. “Adams Ad Infinitum: Westlake Library Aids Families to Find Roots.” Cleveland Plain Dealer. 22 January 1978.

Christy, Dave. “Ancestor Search: Mormons Have Largest Facilities in World.” Klamath Falls (Oreg.) Herald and News. 7 April 1978.

Collins, Carol. “Millions of Names Found in Latter Day Saints Church Files Aid Research.” South Bend (Ind.) Tribune. 21 May 1978.

———. “Salt Lake City Researchers Offer Much Help.” South Bend (Ind.) Tribune. 28 May 1978.

Gerald, Zenobia Jonell. “LDS Offer Free ‘Roots’ Search Aid.” Sacramento Bee. 10 June 1978.

Gray, Steve. “Roots and Religion: Mormons’ Genealogical Search Goes Back 100 Years.” Elgin (111.) Courier-News. 6 May 1978.

Grazier, Jack. “Church Offers to Help County by Microfilming Family Data.” Erie (Penn.) Times. 5 April 1978. 

Jensen, Cheryl. “Use of Mormon Church Archives Has Doubled Since ‘Roots.'” Cleve land Plain Dealer. 10 September 1978.

Lethbridge, Alice. “The Geneaological Search: Mormon Libraries Yield Family Data.” Flint (Mich.) Journal. 5 January 1978.

Marty, Georganne. “Church Microfilmers are Preserving County Records.” Champaign-Urbana (111.) Courier. 27 March 1978.

Robbins, Linda. “Climbing into the Family Tree.” Missoula (Mont.) Missoulian. 8 January 1978. 

Health and Medicine

McCormack, Patricia. “No Liquor, Coffee, Smoking: Mormon Lifestyle Means Good Health.” Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 4 June 1978. 

Perkins, Carol. “This Church Jogs Body and Soul into Top Shape.” Seattle Post Intelligencer. 2 January 1978. 

Indians

Bennett, Roger. “Fewer Dropouts: Indian Students Like Special Program at Mormon University.” Lynwood (Calif.) Daily Commercial News and Shipping Guide. 27 July 1978.

“Does Placement Service Violate Code?” (Window Rock, Ariz.) Navajo Times. 21 September 1978.

Dubois, Jerome and Belinda Dubois, “The LDS Placement Service: ‘It’s Not a Form of Kidnapping.'” (Window Rock, Ariz.) Navajo Times. 27 July 1978. 

Harmon, Dick. “BYU Indian Students Caught Between 2 Worlds.” Provo Herald. 5 May 1978.

Irvins, Molly. “The Mormon Exemption: LDS Program Not Included in New Indian Custody Law.” New York Times. 26 December 1978. 

“Mormon Church in Navajoland: 20,000 Strong and Growing Fast.” (Window Rock, Ariz.) Navajo Times. 27 July 1978.

“Mormon-Indian Adoption Facing Sharp Scrutiny.” Columbia Missourian. 27 December 1978.

“Mormon Leader Speaks to Indians.” (Window Rock, Ariz.) Navajo Times. 27 July 1978.

Wood, Beth. “The LDS Indian Placement Program an Educational System that Works.” (Window Rock, Ariz.) Navajo Times. 28 September 1978.

———. “The Mormons—A Second Look: The Placement Program—Is It Good?” (Window Rock, Ariz.) Navajo Times. 21 September 1978. 

Law and Politics

Adler, Lee. “Scholfield: Church Won’t Control Him.” Reno Nevada State Journal. 12 February 1978. 

Ahrens, Steve. “Church Members Urged to ‘Get Involved: Idaho Race Spotlights Mormon Policy.” Boise Idaho Statesman. 16 October 1978.

———. “Demos Hit Birch, LDS Politicking.” Boise Idaho Statesman. 20 July 1978.

———. “Mormons Say Political Efforts Stem from Code of Responsibility.” Boise Idaho Statesman. 15 October 1978.

Brugger, Joe. “Birchers, Not Mormons, Appear IRS Targets.” Pocatello Idaho State Journal. 9 January 1978.

Church, Foster, “Mormons in Politics: the Largest Well-Defined Bloc.” Reno Nevada State Journal. 17 September 1978.

———. “Of Power, Money and the Solid Mormon Voting Bloc.” Reno Nevada State Journal. 12 November 1978. 

Clark, Doug. “LDS ‘ Pad’ Attempt Deplored.” Coeur D’Alene (Idaho) Press. 12 September 1978. Concerns charges that Mormons attempted to pad North Idaho College Board of Trustees with Mormons in election.

———. “Morality Prompted LDS Slate.” Coeur D’Alene (Idaho) Press. 12 September 1978.

Collin, Matt. “Coeur d’Alene Voters Reject LDS Slate: LDS Slate Fails in NIC Vote.” Coeur D’Alene (Idaho) Press. 13 September 1978.

Dart, John. “Mormons Hold Back on Election Stands.” Los Angeles Times. 27 May 1978.

Dietrich, Bill. “Hansen Makes IRS Mormon File Public.” Boise Idaho Statesman. 30 March 1978.

Dobbin, Muriel. “Mormon Church Keeps Steady Hand on Utah.” Baltimore Sun. 27 January 1978.

Endicott, William. “Rumors of ‘Mormon Conspiracy’ Make Church Central Issue in Idaho Campaign.” Los Angeles Times. 1 November 1978.

Ferguson, Adele. “Olympia Political Report: Mormons in GOP?” Wenatchee (Wash.) World. 21 March 1978.

“In Pre-Conference Talk: Kinball Tells Political Policy.” Provo Herald 31 March 1978.

Lewis, Bob. “Clark DA Says He Won’t Probe Church.” North Las Vegas Valley Times News. 8 September 1978.

Lewis, Bob. “Mormon Political Plot Charged: Nevada Candidate Says Church Violates Campaign Laws.” Reno Nevada State Journal. 7 September 1978.

“Officials Refute Campaign Tie Charges: Mormons Deny Political Involvement.” Las Vegas Sun. 8 September 1978. 

“Political Beliefs, Not Church, Mark LDS Voter.” Boise Idaho Statesman. 22 October 1978. 

Shelledy, Jay. “Kootenai County LDS Leaders Told Church Members to Vote Mormon.” Lewiston (Idaho) Tribune. 12 September 1978.

“Six New Stars Rising in Washington,” Chicago Tribune, 8 January 1978. Discusses Senator Orrin Hatch.

Stapilus, Randy. “Are the Mormons Really Taking Over?” Lewiston (Idaho) Tribune. 17 September 1978. “

———. “Politics and Religion—A Way of Life.” Pocatello Idaho State Journal. 8 September 1978. 

Literature

Case, Richard G. “New Book Revives Mormon Controversy, Researchers Claim ‘Golden Tablets’ Based on Novel.” Syracuse (N.Y.) Herald-American /Post Standard. 15 January 1978. 

“Catholics Attack ‘Lies, Blasphemy,”‘ Pompano Beach (Fla.) Sun-Sentinel. 10 April 1978. Discusses anti-Mormon Tract published in England by Roman Catholic publisher.

“Churches Survive: Criticism Weathered, 2 Denominations’ Leaders Say.” Houston Post. 18 February 1978. 

Hale, Betty. “Daughter’s Book Discloses Details of Brigham’s Home Life.” Pocatello Idaho State Journal. 20 July 1978. 

Lopez, Eddie. “Hours of Hard Work Pay Off for Author.” Fresno (Calif.) Bee. 10 March 1978. 

Rives, Eleanor. “Past, Present of Mormon Women Told.” Arlington Heights (111.) Herald. 22 October 1978.

Wilkins, Sandra Williams. “‘Plight’ of Mormon Women Examined.” Salt Lake Tribune. 26 November 1978. 

Missionary Work

Begay, Pat. “The Making of a Mormon Convert.” (Window Rock, Ariz.) Navajo Times, 27 July 1978. 

“Black LDS Missionary Former Mormon Hater.” Idaho Falls Post-Register. 11 September 1978.

Ramey, Larry. “The Mormons: Growing Rapidly with Family-Oriented Message.” Lorain (Ohio) Journal. 6 August 1978.

Shoun, Mary Jane. “Mormon Philosophy Develops Unity Through World Missions.” Mesa (Ariz.) Tribune. February 15, 1978. 

Nauvoo, Illinois

Dinkel, Mary A. “Historic, Beautiful Nauvoo Restored to Life.” Decatur (111.) Herald and Review. 30 July 1978. 

Joy, Judith. “Mormon Village of Nauvoo Recalls a Tragic Period in Illinois History.” Centralia (111.) Sentinel. 9 July 1978. 

———. “The Mormons Abandon Nauvoo as Fear of Civil War Threatens Hancock County.” Centralia (111.) Sentinel. 10 July 1978.

“Nauvoo: Land of Mormon History.” De Kalb (111.) Chronicle. 17 August 1978.

Unger, Robert. “Nauvoo Revisited.” Chicago Tribune. 30 July 1978.

Wiggins, Diane. “A Quiet Town Remembers Troubled Times. . .Nauvoo, 111.” Bel leville (111.) News-Democrat. 7 May 1978. 

Yoggerst, Jim. “Nauvoo, a City on the River, is Still Living in the Past.” Waukegan (111.) News-Sun. 15 April 1978. 

Polygamy

Barber, Farrell. ‘”Roots’ With the Polygamists.” Walnut Creek (Calif.) Contra Costa Times. 21 March 1978.

Dacre, Paul. “The Desert Man With 10 Wives.” Neiu York Post. 2 February 1978.

Geyer, Georgie Ann. “Women Who Share Other Women’s Man.” Denver Post. 20 April 1978.

“Hunt Bigamy Suit Settled.” Birmingham (Ala.) News. 17 January 1978.

Ivins, Molly. “Polygamy Growingin Utah.” San Antonio Express-News. 19 March 1978.

Lopez, Michael D. “Polygamist Zealot Stirring Fears of Mormon Offshoots.” Oklahoma City Times. 13 June 1978.

“Mormon Splinter Groups Seek Religious Freedom.” Tipton (Ind.) Tribune. 14 June 1978.

“Outlawed Mormon Says: Genesis Tied to Mormon’s ‘Pearl of Great Price.'” Tucson Star. 5 November 1978.

Penley, Ed. “Polygamy and Population.” Portland (Maine) Express. 22 July 1978.

“Polygamist Village: Building a ‘Perfect World.'” Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch. 16 July 1978.

Redfern, James. “Ervil LeBaron Linked to 20 Killings: Polygamist Leader Still Sought.” San Diego Tribune. 24 November 1978.  Utah Polygamist Cites Formula Linking Moses, Joseph Smith.” Salt Lake Tribune. 11 November 1978. man: H. L. Hunt Had Two Families.” Geneva (New York) Times. 13 January 1978. 

Settlements Beyond Utah

Brennan, Irene. “Ft. Cameron Feared Mormon Fury.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 19 November 1978.

Cherry, Juanita. “Mayes County Mormon History.” Pryor (Okla.) Times. 8 September 1978.

———. “Mayes County Mormons Visited With Indian Chief.” Pryor (Okla.) Times. 12 September 1978. .

———. “Mormon Outlook of Mayes County, 1891.” Pryor (Okla.) Times. 15 September 1978.

“Drought Played Historic Role in Old Settlers’ Acceptance of Mormons.” Phoenix Arizona Republic. 12 February 1978. 

Golden, Renata. “Honeymoon Trail: Modern-Day Pioneers Retrace Steps. . .of Their Forefathers (and Mothers).” Mesa (Ariz.) Tribune. 7 October 1978.

“Las Vegas.” Hartford (Conn.) Courant. 22 January 1978.

“Modern Las Vegas Has Roots in Colorful Past.” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 27 October 1978. 

“100-Year-Old Mesa Had Peaceful Beginning.” Scottsdale (Ariz.) Progress. 5 May 1978.

Pyne, Lynn. “Leaders Then, Now: Pomeroy Name Spans Mesa’s Centennial Years.” Sun City (Ariz.) News-Sun. 18 March 1978.

Spavin, Russ. “Mesa: 100 Years Later.” Phoenix Gazette. 2 February 1978.

“Summer Scenes in Genoa: A Town Filled With History.” Reno Nevada State Journal. 13 August 1978. About Genoa, Nevada.

“Vanished City of 4,000.” Chillicothe (Mo.) Constitution-Tribune. 11 November 1978. About Far West, Missouri.

Volek, Sue. “Restoring Mormon Fort ‘Exciting.'” Las Vegas Review-Journal. 4 June 1978.

Zarbin, Earl, “Mormons’ Arrival in Mesa Finally Checked Out as Feb. 14—Maybe.” Phoenix Arizona Republic. 12 February 1978. 

Social and Moral Issues

Anderson, Vern. “Mormon Therapists Report: Religious Beliefs Often Intensify Emo tional Conflicts.” Phoenix Arizona Republic. 10 February 1978. 

Bennett, Roger. “Abortion in Utah: The Mormon Church Does Not Approve.” San Trancisco Examiner & Chronicle. 15 January 1978. 

Fay, Pamela Galloway. “LDS Agency Helps Childless Couples and Unwed Mothers.” Reno (Nev.) Gazette. 21 August 1978. 

Hale, Betty. “Marriage Sacred to LDS Couples Joined for ‘Time and Eternity.'” Pocatello Idaho State Journal. 11 June 1978.

McEnroe, Colin. “Mormons Discourage Abortions.” Hartford (Conn.) Courant. 21 January 1978.

“Mixed Marriages ‘Discouraged.‘”Salt Lake Tribune. 18 June 1978 Concerns Marriage between LDS whites and blacks.

“Psychologist Explains LDS Cartoon Impact.” Provo Herald. 13 July 1978.

Tedrow, Connie. “Mormon Church Offers Alternative to Having Abortion.” Belling ham (Wash.) Herald. 24 March 1978. 

Temples and Temple Work

Briscoe, David. “Second Mormon Temple in Salt Lake Valley Will Take 2 Years to Build.” Idaho Falls Post-Register. 9 June 1978. 

Frisino, Joe. “Mormon Temple to Cost $11.5 Million.” Bellevue (Wash.) Daily Journal American. 7 April 1978.

Groberg, Delbert V. “LDS Temple for Family Rites.” Idaho Falls Post-Register. 19 November 1978. 

“It’s Almost a New Temple.” Logan Herald Journal. 9 July 1978.

“Jordan River, Samoa: LDS Reveal Plans for 2 Temples.” Salt Lake Tribune. 4 June 1978.

Nast, Stan. “Mormon Temple Dedication Today.” Seattle Post-Intelligencer. 27 May 1978.

“New Temple Taking Shape.” Seattle Times. 29 October 1978.

Scott, Nadine. “Public May Visit During May: Mormon Temple Open to View.”Ho?7olulu Star Bulletin. 2 May 1978. 

Van Orden, Dell. “Hawaii Temple Rededicated.” Deseret News. 14 June 1978.

————. “LDS Temple in Brazil Dedicated.” Deseret News. 31 October 1978.

Wren, Patricia. “Bellevue Mormon Temple Not a Chance Thing.” Bellevue (Wash.) Daily Journal American. 21 October 1978. 

Utah’s Heritage

“1890’s ‘Finds’ Discredited: Pre-Indian Artifacts Sought in Michigan.” Baltimore Sun. 6 January 1978. About Rudolph Etzenhauser.

Evans, B. Davis. “Ancient Picture of Joseph A. Rees Restored: History Tells of His Life.” Spanish Fork (Utah) Press. 25 May 1978.

Faris, John. “Pioneer Mormon to be Honored in Jerusalem.” Council Bluffs (Iowa) Nonpareil. 10 January 1978.

Gotshall, Rich. “Salt Lake City’s Roots Lie in Soil of Illinois River Town.” Milwaukee Sentinel. 21 August 1978.

Hassett, Rick. “Young’s Winter Home Stirs Images.” Salt Lake Tribune. 14 June 1978.

“McKay Introduces Bill: Mormon Trail Proposal Gains Support.” Deseret News. 28 February 1978.

Madsen, Ethelyn J. “Daughters of Utah Pioneers Preserve ‘Roots.'” Mesa (Arizona) Tribune. 15 February 1978. 

“Mormon Currency Historic.” Coin World (Sidney, Ohio). 26 April 1978.

“Mormons Named Joshua Tree.” Lancaster (California) Antelope Valley Ledger-Gazette. 5 April 1978.

“Palmyra Has Fascinating History.” Spanish Fork (Utah) Press. 19 January 1978.

Sabatino, Joseph. “Yankee Sam Brannan Leads Mormons on Sea Expedition West.” San Diego Union. 31 December 1978.

Stone, Joe. “Mormon Battalion Slogged Through 2,000 Miles of Hell.” San Diego Union. 19 February 1978.

Terrill, Dean. “Pioneer Cholera Victim Lives on in Memories.” Lincoln (Nebraska) Star. 10 August 1978. Concerns Jacob Foutz Secrist, a Mormon wagonmaster.

Terry, William. “Utah History in Art: Brigham Young’s Words Dispelled Weakness, All Weariness.” Ogden Standard-Examiner. 22 January 1978.

Waldup, Reef. “Canton Played a Part in Blackhawk, Mormon Wars.” Canton (111.) Ledger. 31 August 1978.

Witt, Robin. “Born in Controversy, Growing Strong: Once Chased Across the Country, The Mormons Now Have a Real Home.” Bakersfield Californian. 22 January 1978.

Young, Bill. “Jacob Hamblin Was a Friend to Indians: A Salute to the Mormon Pioneer Who Helped Settle This Region.” Page (Ariz.) Lake Powell Chronicle. 26 July 1978. 

Welfare Program and Food Storage

Bomboy, Bonnie. “Family Preparedness is Way of Life for the Church of Latter Day Saints.” Hattiesburg (Miss.) American. 14 May 1978.

Hobson, Dick. “Mormons Show How to Stock Food Shelves for Emergencies.” Norwalk (Ohio) Reflector. 7 March 1978.

“Mormon Church Has Welfare Plan.” Artesia (N. Mex.) Press. 10 February 1978.

“Mormon, Welfare Plan Doesn’t Encourage Idleness.” Garden City (Kan.) Telegram. 5 July 1978.

Nesbit, Martha Giddens. “Heritage Includes Survival: Mormon Concept of Storing Food is an Idea Whose Time Has Come.” Savannah (Ga.) Press. 15 February 1978.

Pope, LeRoy. “Mormon Farms Meet Welfare Needs.” Cambridge (Ohio) Jeffersonian. 12 October 1978.

Steele, Judy. “Mormons Stay Prepared With Gardens, Cannery.” Boise Idaho States man. 6 May 1978.

“Thanks to Bishops’ Storehouses, No Mormons Go Hungry.” Milwaukee Journal. 14 January 1978.

“They Pitch in and Help Each Other: Few Mormons Need Public Aid.” Huntington (W. Va.) Advertiser. 30 June 1978.

“Welfare Services Set by Latter-Day Saints.” Big Spring (Tex.)Herald. 13 January 1978. 

Women

“Ancient Heritage: Mormon Women Have Unique Approach to Equal Rights.” Man teca (Calif.) Bulletin. 17 May 1978.

Arnold, Jill. “Nauvoo Monument Emphasizes Woman’s Roles.” Quincy (111.) Herald Whig. 16 July 1978.

“Bella Abzug Tells Utah Time of ERA Has Come.” Provo Herald. 27 April 1978.

Berk, Lynn. “Utah ERA Leader: Mormon Church Enigma.” Las Vegas Sun. 16 June 1978.

“BYU Conference Panel Says Mormon Women Should Think for Themselves.” Burley South Idaho Press. 12 February 1978.

Briscoe, David. “TV Station Cancels Controversial LDS Show.” Boise Idaho Statesman. 11 November 1978.

“Bronze Statues Honor Women.” East St. Louis (111.) Metro-East Journal. 31 March 1978.

Bunker, Berkeley L. “Mormons, Women and the ERA.” North Las Vegas Valley Times. 9 March 1978.

“Carter’s Mormon Award Becomes Women’s Issue.” New York Times. 26 November 1978.

Coogan, Joan. “Restrictions on Mormon Women Lifted Only Slightly.” Homewood Flossmoor (111.) Star. 11 May 1978. About Lenore Romney. Cooper, Linda. “Vegas Mormons Dare to Support the ERA.” North Las Vegas Valley Times. 29 January 1978. 

Cornell, George W. “Mormon Women’s Leader Disputes Goals of Feminists.” Nyack (N.Y.) Journal-News. April 13, 1978.

Decker, Rod. “Feminism and Free Choice for Mormons.” Deseret News. 20 November 1978.

“ERA Groups Protest Carter Mormon Honor.” Chicago Tribune. 25 November 1978.

“ERA Hassle Divides Mormons.” Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph. 5 August 1978.

“ERA in Mormon Spirit, Carter Says in Utah.” Milwaukee Journal. 28 November 1978.

“Fewer Pickets, More Prayers: ‘Utah Mormons for ERA’ Solicits Active Support.” Salt Lake Tribune. 18 September 1978.

Geyer, Georgie Ann. “A Very American Morality Play.” Los Angeles Times. 7 May 1978.

Gomes, Lee B. “Mormon Women Must Wait.” Honolulu Star Bulletin. 12 June 1978.

Hilander, Sally. “Mormon Women: Impressions of Their Views on Society.” Helena (Montana) Independent-Record. 5 March 1978. 

“Jan: Women’s Lib Somthing to Work Against.” Buffalo News. April 16,1978. Jan Wills.

Kauss, Linda. “Mormons and the ERA.” Phoenix (Arizona) Gazette. 14 February 1978.

Kenyon, Richard L. “Mormons Oppose ERA, but Back Women’s Rights.” Milwaukee Journal. 26 August 1978.

Klemesrud, Judy. “Are Mormons Against Feminism? Not Exactly.” New York Times. 5 May 1978. 

“LDS Urges Anti-ERA Letters to Senators.” Denver Post. 1 September 1978.

Lowe, Janet. “Mormons Plugging ERA.” Princeton (Ind.) Clarion. 14 September 1978.

Morgan, Elaine. “ERA Doesn’t Mean Equal Treatment, Says Church Leader.” Jacksonville, Florida Times-Union. 25 October 1978. Barbara Smith.

“Mormon Church Announces Anti-ERA Stand.” Durango (Colo.) Herald. 30 August 1978.

“Mormon Elder Expects Priesthood to Remain Unavailable to Women.” East St. Louis (111.) Metro-East Journal 12 June 1978.

“Mormon Group Opposes Equal Rights Legislation.” Pueblo (Colo.) Chieftain. 16 September 1978.

“Mormon Leader’s Wife Supports Some Facets of Equal Rights Amendment.” Mesa (Ariz.) Tribune. 14 May 1978. 

“Mormon Senator Stirs ERA Clash.” Hartford (Conn.) Courant. 5 August 1978.

“Mormon Women Don’t Think ERA is Answer Says Smith.” Ukiah (Calif.) Journal. 6 April 1978.

“Mormon Women Given Power to Offer Prayer at Meeting.” Salinas Californian. 30 September 1978.

“Mormon Women Plan Dedication of Nauvoo Monument in June.” West Monroe (La.) Ouachita Citizen. 27 April 1978. 

“Mormon Women Say They Support ERA.” Stamford (Conn.) Advocate. 5 August 1978.

“Mormon Women for Rights, Not ERA.” Waco (Tex.) Tribune-Herald. 1 July 1978.

“Mormons Dedicate Nauvoo Monument to Women.” Salt Lake Tribune. 28 June 1978.

“Mormons’ Women’s Group Decides to Oppose ERA.” Key West (Fla.) Citizen. 2 April 1978.

Oberholtzer, Sharon. “Mormons Build Monument to Women But Oppose Equal Rights Amendment.” Peoria (III.) Journal Star. 26 May 1978.

“Pres. Smith Speaks Out Against ERA.” Deseret News. 10 February 1978.

Rollins, Judy B. “Mormon Feminist Espouses ERA.” Salt Lake Tribune. 15 August 1978.

Scarley, Peter J. “LDS Church Opposing Delay of ERA Deadline.” Salt Lake Tribune. 26 May 1978.

Scarlet, Peter. “Mormon Statues En Route to Illinois Park.” Salt Lake Tribune. 26 April 1978. 

“Sen. Hatch: Mormon Women Are Against ERA.” Washington Post. 5 August 1978.

Smith, Lorayne O. “Early History: Latter Day Saints Supported Woman’s Suffrage Two Decades Before Constitutional Amendment.” Twin Falls (Idaho) Times-News. 21 October 1978.

Wachtman, Barbara. “Mormon’s Relief Society Leader Emphasizes ‘Woman’s Vital Role.'” Fort Wayne (Ind.) News-Sentinel. 13 May 1978.

White, Michael. “‘Stand Up, Be Counted/ LDS Women Urged.” Salt Lake Tribune. 12 Februay 1978. 

Witt, Ted. “Roles of Women Defined: Mormon Hierarchy Remains Restrictive.” Escondido (Calif.) Times-Advocate. 22 December 1978.