Milestones: Jan. 13, 1961

Died. Joseph Cardinal Wendel, 59, Archbishop of Munich, widely known as the "Bishop of Peace" for his post-World War II travels to rebuild good will for West Germany; of a heart attack after delivering a New Year's Eve sermon; in Munich.

Died. Samuel Moisewitch Levitas, 66, who for 30 years devoted all his energy, skills and love to keeping alive Manhattan's New Leader, won respect if not circulation (24,000) for the liberal, anti-Communist magazine of which he was heart, soul and executive editor; of a heart attack; in Manhattan. Ukraine-born "Sol" Levitas came to...

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