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Text transcribed from caption: NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH TO RISE ON HIROSHIMA’S
RUINS #1727 HIROSHIMA, Japan -- Devastation such as this at the Roman
Catholic missionaries’ residence followed the dropping of the atom bomb
which levelled all buildings on the grounds. A new church will be built here,
however, in commemoration of the 200,000 natives of the city who died in the
disaster. Father Hugo Lassalle, S.J., was in the building which stood here
when the bomb dropped, but escaped with serious cuts and bruises. He has
erected a hut (right) where he lives and holds services. Credit Must Read:
RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (RTB-TO-MES-2-B-6-C)