Justice suit over birthday policy at Chi Chi s
Cora Miller, a Jehovah's Witness, claims Chi Chi s fired her for refusing to sing Happy Birthday to a customer. She seeks back pay and punitive damages, arguing a violation of the Civil Rights Act. Chi Chi s defends its policy of celebrating birthdays and compliance with laws. Miller, 43, urges respect for Witness beliefs and job access for others. Separate items note the Episcopal cathedral dean selection in New York and Billy Graham comments on Clinton nicotine plan.
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Baltimore
Cora Miller
Chi-Chi’s
Chi-Chi's
Chi- Chi's
Colorado vote on church tax amendment stirs national concern
Colorado faces Amendment 11 on November 5, a plan to require most religious institutions and non-profits to pay property taxes. State official Bill Owens compares tensions to tectonic plates as national ministries and local churches collide with state policy. Public figures including radio host John Patrick Michael Murphy weigh the political stakes.
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Bible Belt
Colorado Springs
Bill Owens
Colorado
John Patrick Michael Murphy
Colorado Amendment 11 sparks church state clash
Springs observers describe Amendment 11 as a tax shift that could raise about 70 million dollars by taxing non profits and directing funds to public services or church programs. Critics warn it could raise residential taxes and benefit commercial property, with polls predicting failure.
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Colorado
Owens
Three Frederick women honored with Valiant Woman Award
The annual CWU meeting named Susan Shank Mix, Josephine Allen, Ann Niblock, Ruth Wales and Mary Leisenring as Valiant Woman Award recipients for outstanding local contributions. Laureha Vargas presided with Barbara Wheatly as vice president and Laverne Brunk as secretary.
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Unit of
Church Women United
CWU
Frederick-area
Susan Shank Mix
Josephine Allen
Sunday Proverb Clash in Steel Girders Narrative
Fragment discusses balance between faith in workers and danger of walking on steel girders. Mentions Sunday and Monday proverbs and contrasts knowledge with risk. Alluding to Proverbs 10 4 32 and Vb1 31, the piece reflects caution about skill and wisdom in dangerous labor.
Women and Violence service at Frederick Church of the Brethren
World Community Day events focus on violence against women and peace. CWU Frederick plans a 1 30 p m service November 1 at 201 Fairview Ave Frederick with Dorothy Allen directing. Calls for information to 874 2449. Also listed are Ken Steward revival events at Deerfield and Mount Zion United Methodist, plus other local religious activities and speakers.
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Church Women United
CWU
Frederick
Dorothy Allen
Frederick County
Ken Steward
Deerfield United Methodist Church
Peter
Foxville
Deerfield Road
Sabillasville Elementary School
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William Tully
Manhattan
St. Bartholomew's Church
Montreat
N.C
Billy Graham
Clinton
North Carolina
US Food and Drug
Graham
By Terry Mattingly
Scripps Howard News Service
Priceton Survey Research Associates
Bill Green
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Angleberger Road
Thurmont
Christian Bookstore
Shepherd’s Tabie Weis Festival
Prospect Blvd
Frederick, MD
Christian Light Bookstore
Westpointe Plaza
West
Patrick Str
Classic Landscaping, Inc
Creagerstown Road
Woodsboro
the Drapery Loft & Design Center
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Dutrow
Honda
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Emporium Antiques
Ize Patrick St
Roy, Ltd
Walkersville
Exxon
Patrick St Frederick
Fcnb Bank
Frederick Road
Tharmont
Giant Food
Sun Westridge Shopping Center
H.C. Summers, Inc
Purina
Jefferson Pike
Jefferson, MD
Hemp’s Meat
Jefferson MD
Jcpenney
Frederick Towne
Mal Frederick, MD
Keeney and Basford, P.A Funeral Home
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Ken
Patrick St
Frederck
Long's Appliances Sales & Service
West Main
Long Construction Pool & Spa
Carroll
Chnstian Books & Calls
Frederick St
Nationwide Insurance
Nebra E Fisher
Main Styletown
Our Family Restaurant
Red Horse Motor Inn
Rentals Unlimited, Inc
Clarksburg
Rockville- Frederick
Stauffer Funeral Homes
P.A. Frederick
Mt Airy
Stover Hearth & Patio
Baltimore Nat
Price
American Bible Spealy Or
Willams Newspaper
Glenn E. Waltz
Rice Tire & Auto Service
Fant St
Market St
Area Religion News
Voices of
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Mount Zion A.M.E
Knoxville
Angela Jones
Think God
Praise Singers
Washington, D.C
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Calvary Assembly of God
Call
Norm Edwards
Assemblies of God
Soviet Union
Victory Christian Center
Edgewood Church Rd
Beverly Singers
Full Gospel Pentecostal Church
Little Chapel On the Hill
Lewistown
Mary Ann Wierks
Northwestern College Board of Trustees
Wierks
Northwestern
Hope College
Princeton Theological Seminary
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Monocacy Valley Church
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Synod of Mid- Atlantics
Martin Luther
Jefferson United Church of Christ
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Rockingham
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