Probe Uncovers Misuse of Funds in Harlem Antipoverty Program
The Harlem Black Arts project allegedly siphoned federal antipoverty funds totaling at least 215000 for cultural programs including controversial plays. A Maryou Act internal inquiry chaired by Samuel R. Pierce Jr faulted misused youth worker allotments, kickbacks, and unauthorized spending, with Shriver labeling the effort a disappointment.
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Eisenhowers mark 50th wedding anniversary drive
Americans urged to back Eisenhower College and support plans in Seneca Falls New York. Comedian Bob Hope and former Treasury Secretary Robot RB Anderson named co chairs of the anniversary committee. The Eisenhowers celebrate July 1.
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Winona Youth Dies in Headon Crash of Cycles
A Winona youth died in a headon motorcycle crash on a Winona street. Paul Steber, 15, was fatally injured when his bike collided with another motorcycle operated by Jeff Turner, also from Winona. He died while being transferred to a Rochester hospital. One rider was reportedly passing a car when the collision occurred. Arthur Mattson, 29, was injured when his car left the road and hit a tree about 20 miles north of Detroit Lakes. A passenger, Wayne Bellancer, 26, of White Earth, was hospitalized in good condition.
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Steamfitters Plumbers OK Strike Vote in Des Moines
Des Moines union Local 33 reported steamfitters and plumbers voted to strike against heating plumbing and cooling contractors over wages. Journeymen earned 4.76 dollars per hour under the expiring contract. The Mechanical Trades Association received notice of the strike after proposing a three year deal with pay boosts of 0.20, 0.22, and 0.25 dollars per hour per year.
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