Attendance Incentives Tackle Truancy At Two Miami Schools
Brownsville Junior High and Douglas Elementary in Dade County offer gifts to students and teachers to boost attendance. Incentives include Frisbees hamburgers T shirts and yo yos donated by local businesses. Officials say prizes aim to improve census counts and save state funds tied to student presence. Principal Walter Oden notes some kids remain unreachable but welcomes any progress.
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Brownsville
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Dade County
Walter Oden
Oden
Davie County Man Pleads Guilty in Wife Slaying
In Mocksville North Carolina Daniel R Webster pleaded guilty to murder in the slaying of his wife. A jury was to be chosen to decide between life in prison or the death penalty. Webster said he would give up his right to trial and accepted possible execution or life imprisonment.
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Davie County
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Superior Court
Harvey A.lupton
Webster
Dorothea Dix Hospital
Davis
Lupton
Raleigh
Blind veterans have charges reduced in New Haven court
Three blind veterans including Walter P. Rip Wilson of Fayetteville North Carolina faced second degree assault charges after a July restaurant scuffle in New Haven Connecticut. Judge Eugene Kelly reduced Wilsons charge to disorderly conduct with dismissal possible after 30 days if no further incidents occur.
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North Carolina
Walter P. Rip’’ Wilson
Fayetteville
N.C
Court of Common Pleas
Eugene Kelly
Wilson
Kelly
Dole Eyes 1980 White House Bid amid Canal Treaty Clash
Senator Bob Dole steps into the spotlight on Panama Canal treaty questions and foreign policy while hinting at a 1980 presidential bid. He defends his stance on the treaty, national security and Israel policy as he camps for votes. He dismisses current talk of candidacy while planning more appearances.
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Galilean Extended Care Facility Civil Rights Compliance
Civil Rights Act of 1964 compliance states no admission discrimination based on race color or national origin for facilities receiving federal funds. Individual room assignments will be based on patient needs nursing requirements and sex, per administrator George W Dixon.
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Galilean Extended
George W. Dixon
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