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BIG WEEKEND JW NEWS STORY EXPOSES HEARTLESS CULT
by West70 inthe following newspaper article appears to be the original (and more lengthy and indepth) article from which associated press took their "summarized" (and less informative) story which is being picked up by a number of television stations and newspapers across the u.s. .
this better version should be forwarded to media outlets as a more informative version for their audience.
they also embrace political neutrality.
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Charles Taze Russell & His Secret Mission To S. California That Killed Him
by West70 inthe last 5 months of charles taze russell's life was quite hectic, and according to reports in the watch tower magazine, russell's health was declining throughout.
in september, 1916, russell went on a convention train tour which lasted nearly the entire month.
this train tour included stops in several southern california locations around the 8th through the 12th.
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JW Mom Of NOTORIOUS B.I.G. Authors New Book
by West70 instepping out of her son's shadow
mother of slain rapper biggie smalls hopes to find closure by telling her story in a new book .
by katti gray staff writer november 1, 2005 .
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Bethelite Attorney-In-Training Receives Award
by West70 ingeneral studies student receives women's forum education award
school of general studies student kathleen apltauer has received the 2005 women's forum educational award.
the award is presented annually to new york city women in recognition of the extraordinary and heroic efforts they have made in order to overcome adversity in their lives.
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RACISM Behind 1909 Watch Tower Magazine Name Change
by West70 infrom 1879 through 1908, the magazine owned, operated, and edited by charles taze russell (not the zion's watch tower tract society) was offically named "zion's watch tower and herald of christ's presence".
with several changes caused by the move from pittsburgh to brooklyn to escape maria russell, her lawyers, and the pennsylvania courts, it was decided that the official name of the magazine be changed to "the watch tower and herald of christ's presence".
here are the official reasons for dropping the word "zion's", as stated in the december 15, 1908 issue: .
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ProChoice JW Teenager Speaks Out In Newspaper
by West70 ini don't believe this has been posted: .
a teenager claiming to be a jw speaks out about about abortion.
favors "pro-choice"; use of morning-after pill, and against parental notification: .
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JW In Middle Of Politcial Squabble Due Political Appointment
by West70 inhttp://www.post-trib.com/cgi-bin/pto-story/news/z1/10-18-05_z1_news_05.html .
king's pick for board spurs suit.
by andy grimm / post-tribune staff writer .
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Russell Family & Allegheny - Pittsburgh Census Records
by West70 ini have been trying to run down some info relating to just exactly when did joseph russell enter into the clothing business, etc., and it finally dawned on me that although joseph lists such as his occupation on the 1850 allegheny census, i do not ever recall seeing a business listing for "j l russell & son" until sometime in the 1860s or 70s.
if someone would care to shed some light, i will share that there are business listings for other "russells" who were in the clothing business in all/pitt during these same time periods.
i also suspect that "charles tays russell" may have been joseph's early employer who eventually financed him into his own store?
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Famous JW SCOTUS Plaintiff Eventually Became Ex-JW
by West70 inover the past several weeks i believe there have been 2 or 3 topics on "famous jws" or "jws with bios published by the wbts" who eventually departed the organization.
if one of those folks are reading, i apologize in advance that i cannot remember your name, or that i may not recall your personal info absolutely correct.
but george maynard's case did after he covered up the state of new hampshire's "live free or die" motto on his vehicles's plates.
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JW GrandMother Files Federal Lawsuit Against School
by West70 ina jw grandmother has filed a lawsuit against a california school claiming that her grandson was forced to recite the pledge of allegiance and forced to articipate in holiday activities.
interestingly, this jw also complains that she personally was prohibited from "witnessing" to other schoolchildren from the watchtower society's "book of bible stories": .
woman claims grandson faced discrimination.