Cuban handyman survives seven day sea voyage to freedom
Ramon Estevez Cordova, 27, a Cuban handyman, drifted about 90 miles on two inner tubes bound with twine, dodging sharks and Cuban navy patrols. He was rescued off Key Largo by the Xtabay crew after a week at sea and reunited with his foster sister in Miami, recalling his dream of reaching New York.
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Marines report death threats over recruiting probe
Three Marine sergeants testifying to congressional investigators about alleged fraudulent recruiting in northeast Ohio say they received death threats. They claim pressure from commanding officers to boost enlistments, including covering criminal records and altering test results. FBI opened inquiries after threats. Metzenbaum staff report calls from Marines elsewhere willing to assist.
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Cleveland Board Sparring Over Desegregation Clash
Cleveland officials assert readiness for a sparring match as board members back themselves against Deputy Superintendent Leftwich who accuses the board of stalling desegregation. The board delays $420,000 in desegregation bills and rejects his school closing plan while a federal appeal in Cincinnati stalls a judge's order funding desegregation.
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Bundy charged again in death of schoolgirl in Florida
Theodore Bundy faces a first degree murder and kidnapping indictment in the death of 12 year old Kimberly Leach, whose body was found under a metal shack on April 7. The Florida case overlaps with two sorority murders at Florida State University. Bundy, 31, also faces charges in Colorado and Utah, and awaits trial in Pensacola on other offenses.
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Controlling Board defers funds for Columbus buses
The Ohio Controlling Board voted 5-2 to postpone a $1.2 million request to fund 35 percent of Columbus School District bus costs. The delay follows prior actions and court orders related to desegregation busing, with potential legal implications if funds are not released.
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Kucinich says he stays on job amid recall drive
Mayor Dennis J. Kucinich insists his anti recall campaign will not interfere with duties at City Hall. He worked late Monday and then appeared at Cleveland Hopkins Airport to greet the Singing Angels home from an 18 day Far East tour while supporters at downtown recall headquarters push the effort.
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