England's Britten Dies at 63 Amid Lasting Musical Legacy
England mourns Benjamin Britten 63 after long illness ending at his Aldeburgh seaside home. The renowned composer of Peter Grimes and War Requiem died with Peter Pears at his side. BBC scheduled special tributes while peers and fellow artists praised his peace through music and global influence.
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Aldeburgh Village
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BBC
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Cincinnati to Lay Off Workers Amid City Budget Deficit
Cincinnati will lay off over 200 workers including 94 police officers 67 firefighters and 51 sanitation workers to reduce a 12.7 million 1977 budget deficit. Mayor James Luken cites suburban growth and rising costs while noting layoffs are temporary and come after a failed 0.35 percent earnings tax referendum.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
James Luken
New York
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