Albany Parents Picket Over School Fire Escape Issue
A conflict in Albany centers on the lack of fire escapes at Albany Elementary School. Parents picketed after learning at a tax levy meeting that the school lacks escapes. Principal Bunting staged a fire drill and evacuation in 1 minute 40 seconds, with teachers sometimes tested on drills. Superintendent Worstall says escapes are unsafe without levy funds and an architectural study is needed. The group backs a drive to fund a fire escape system, with estimates around 25,000 dollars and multiple exits needed.
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New Jail Plan Aims For Windows Not Bars In Cells
A county jail plan approved envisions 18 single occupancy cells averaging 70 square feet with a private key and no bars. The 42 story facility will include a detox, interview rooms, library, recreation area, rooftop exercise space, and a monitored kitchen. Construction is set to begin February with bids opening mid December and possible intercounty prisoner transfers during building.
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Miller Moves Trim Foreign Aid Bill Cuts
U S Representative Clarence Miller of Lancaster pushed a five percent cut in the House version of the foreign aid bill reducing the total cut to four percent after Senate compromise. He noted fiscal year 1978 spending at 6 75 billion and argued the nation has provided over 300 billion in aid since World War II. Miller warned against increased funding to 7 5 billion requested by President Carter and said the adjusted budget remains 1 1 billion above last year. He cited concerns over distribution to communist countries through the World Bank and other bodies and said Congress will soon consider revamping foreign aid programs.
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Cleaner damages poll bags in Athens County election storage
Athens County election board workers found drain cleaner leaking into a storage closet on the second floor of the Courthouse. It destroyed 30 canvas bags used to pack materials for poll workers worth about $600 according to board personnel. The leak originated from pipes in the recorder’s office above the elections board space.
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Car break ins report on downtown street thefts
Lane R Sams reported a tape player speakers tapes and case valued at 96 stolen from his car parked downtown. Michael Frampton’s car on Church Street lost a $10 rear view mirror and $5 shift knob amid reports of two men tampering with cars. officers did not arrive.
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