Religion: Billy in San Quentin

Crusading in San Francisco, Evangelist Billy Graham last week preached to 4,000 inmates of San Quentin prison sprawled on the baseball diamond under a hot sun. Said Billy: "We all sit spiritually right now on death's row unless our sins are forgiven. But we can get a full pardon from Christ." Promptly 647 convicts stepped up to "declare for Christ," making a record percentage for the Graham crusades. "I haven't any more time," pleaded Billy after autographing 25 pledge cards. "Oh, we've got lots of time," cried the signature-seeking cons. Suggested Billy: "Let some of the fellows who have autographs copy...

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