British Air Traffic Controllers Strike Hits Weekend Travel
AP reports British air traffic controllers began a weekend strike to press for a 20 percent pay rise. Delays and cancellations affected Heathrow Gatwick and other airports as 850 assistants walked out, while senior controllers kept some operations running.
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U.S
Governors See Detroit Rejuvenation Efforts Up Close
A group of governors will tour Detroit ahead of the National Governors Conference to view crime reduction efforts and urban revitalization. Milliken cites public private programs and mini police storefronts in the Fifth Precinct and Black Bottom redevelopment as models of state city cooperation.
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William Milliken
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Arkansas
Mills Godwin
Virginia
James B. Hunt Jr
North Carolina
Mike O'Callaghan
Nevada
Brendan Byrne
New Jersey
Otis Bowen
Indiana
Ed Herschler
Wyoming
Mike Bossuyt
Coleman Young
Bossuyt
Black Bottom
Two Owls at Duisburg Zoo Show Off Father Son Colors
Zoo officials in Duisburg West Germany display a father and son barn owls. The 12 week old son sports blue gray and white feathers while the father already shows near white plumage. The adult's white feathers aid camouflage against arctic predators.
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Weather outlook across regions with scattered showers
The forecast covers North Carolina and South Carolina with variable cloudiness and chances of showers through Saturday. Temperatures range from mid 60s to mid 80s with highs in the 80s and lows mostly in the 60s to 70s. Winds northeast to east at about 10 mph.
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Cities Shouldn't Run Schools Findings Challenge Mayor Control
A national study of 503 superintendents and 410 mayors in large cities finds most oppose municipal takeover of local schools. Led by Charles Bechtenwald with Duke professors Leach and Pittillo, the survey notes clashes with proposals like abolishing central boards.
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Charles Bechtenwald
Sampson County
New York City
Abraham Beame
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