Zimbabwe drought spurs church vision into Africa University
United Methodist missionaries led by architect Reavis faced a harsh Zimbabwe drought and limited resources to convert ruins near Mutare into Africa University. They mobilized volunteer teams, local labor, and improvised materials to create classrooms, a chapel, a student union, and a welcome center, turning derelict buildings into a viable campus amid scarcity.
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Church Builder Finds Faith in Zimbabwe Outcast Woman
Ruth Zingowo a 40 year old Mozambican outcast in a drought stricken Zimbabwe builds church with US preacher Reavis. She travels from Mupfiganebwe to Mutare to found faith and recruit members. After guiding five women to plant bricks and fire clay, the stone Mupfiganebwe United Methodist Church rises. Zingowo dies of liver disease as Reavis later returns to the United States to study at Duke Divinity School.
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Walsh family drives missing children law and TV crusade
John Walsh and his family pushed for faster missing child searches and an FBI database after the murder case. Walsh later hosted America’s Most Wanted and helped secure the Missing Children's Act, signed by President Reagan on October 12, 1982, with a 1983 TV film starring Daniel J. Travanti.
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Mostly sunny weather across Greater Gaston area
The forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions with sunrise at 6:09 a.m. Highs reach the low to mid 80s in Gastonia Greensboro and Raleigh Durham with Low 50s to mid 50s. Precipitation none in Gastonia Greensboro Hickory and Raleigh areas. Wilmington shows a high near 83 with a low around 56 and trace precipitation forecast elsewhere.
Coroner narrows times of death in Simpson trial
The coroner told jurors the exact times of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman’s death may never be known. He gave a broad 3 hour 45 minute range that did not undermine O J Simpson’s alibi as the eighth day of testimony continued.
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Bosnian siege intensifies as troops surround Sarajevo
More than 15,000 government troops massed north of Sarajevo as leaders pledged to break the three year siege. In a separate raid, some 30 heavily armed Chechen gunmen seized hostages in a southern city after fierce battles that left dozens dead.
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Federal investigators ID John Doe 2 in bombing case
Investigators say they have identified John Doe 2 and believe he likely had no involvement in the bombing of an Oklahoma City federal building, a law enforcement official said Wednesday. A hospital oxygen line valve was closed, halting oxygen for 10 to 15 minutes and putting one woman in critical condition. Republican leaders in the House are portrayed as modest earners, while many new members arrived with wealth and holdings.
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Hornets interview Loren Meyer as draft plans emerge
The Hornets spoke with Iowa State center Loren Meyer on Wednesday as one of five candidates to work out for the team ahead of the June 28 NBA draft. The NBA says bargaining talks with the players association are going well and there will be no lockout after the Finals. Brandon Gantt reacted calmly when his father fell into Lake Norman after a stroke, watching him sink briefly before being helped to safety.
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Violence in the workplace prevention urged by leaders
About 100 Gibson County business leaders were warned Wednesday that the best way to handle workplace violence is prevention through screening applicants and aiding troubled employees. A commission chaired by its leader said all reform options for the tax system will be considered as 21st Century deliberations begin.
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