The 1960 U.S. census of population will not include an inquiry on religion. This decision was announced today by director Robert W. Burgeon of the Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Commerce.

A census enumerator has to know more than just how to count — she has to be a bit of a diplomat, too. Some people just don't like to stand up and be counted. Take it from Edward S. Zelazo, district ...