Parish gives half its surplus to overseas relief
St Christopher's Church in Columbus, an urban Roman Catholic parish of about 900 families, found a $40,000 year end surplus and voted to spend $20,000 on overseas aid. Funds will aid 5,000 poor Ecuadorian farmers with clean water and help form a marketing cooperative in Banku district, Ghana.
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James T. Smith
Catholic Relief Services
Edwin B. Broderick
Ecuador
Banku
Ghana
Homeowners buy more residential smoke alarm systems
An estimated eight million householders will spend 20 to 50 dollars each this year on smoke alarms as fires kill about 6,500 people in homes annually. Officials urge early detection, citing federal housing rules, state mandates, and local ordinances. With over 100 companies in the market, buyers are advised to seek Underwriters Laboratories approval and compare models while considering multiple units for bedrooms, stairs, and living areas.
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New York
Episcopal leaders tread cautious line in denomination revolt
Episcopal Church bishops meeting in Port St. Lucie Florida adopted a cautious pacifying stance to quell unrest in the denomination. They approved a conscience statement affirming the right of any member priest or bishop to dissent from church decisions amid extensive deep hurt and departures.
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Port St. Lucie
Fla
Church split risk as bishops clash over women priests
The article notes that 18 of 7,200 parishes have left the denomination amid protests against women’s ordination. Bishop Allin’s opposition to women in the priesthood sparked debate, with some diocesans fearing increased dissent while others see it as bolstering oppositional efforts without mass revolt. The split potential rises where opposition runs strongest, though outcomes remain uncertain.
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Mans
Allin
Crocodilians Face Oldest Reptile Lineage Risk
Crocodilians, the largest living reptiles and closest relatives of dinosaurs, are described as facing dangers to their ancient lineage as researchers note their long survival hinges on habitat and conservation efforts.
British oil executive urges boosted recovery tech
M M Pennell of British Petroleum says world oil reserves could rise by about 25 billion barrels if recovery techniques are improved, with current global recovery around 30 to 33 percent. He cautions enhanced methods may extend peak production rather than prevent shortages, noting energy use in pumping limits effectiveness.
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British Petroleum Co. Ltd
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Dean Martin Jr Sees Chance To Rise On Tennis Circuit
At 25 Dean Martin Jr vows to keep improving and aim for No. 1 on the international tour. Once fringe, he qualified for Beckenham in a Wimbledon warmup, with coach Paul Cohen noting his fighter attitude though top 100 would be needed to succeed. He remains healthy and optimistic despite slow progress.
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Eli
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Association of Tennis Professionals
Beckenham
Paul Cohen
Horoscope Snippets Warn About Boundaries and Finances
The column offers daily zodiac notes for Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Gemini. It cautions Capricorn and Aquarius to not expect others to solve their issues, warns Pisces against overreliance on fantasy, and urges Gemini to handle money matters carefully to avoid shortfalls.
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