Memphis curfew arrests as labor strikes roil city
Memphis police and fire unions walk out amid curfew as National Guardsmen patrol. Despite clashes and arson fears earlier, crime remained down in the curfewed metro area of about 800,000. Fire stations ran with limited staffing as unions weighed further action.
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Memphis
International Association of Firefighters
Wildcat
Memphis Police Association
Wyeth Chandler
Robert Walker
Vester Rroves
Graceland Mansion
Presley
West Precinct
John Dwyer
Kahron Huddleston
Suit seeks recovery of insurance premiums
A lawsuit filed in Franklin County Common Pleas Court by AFSCME Ohio Council 8 seeks about 4.5 million dollars in overpaid state employee health insurance premiums. The action targets the state Employee Compensation Board and Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, alleging projections overstated costs and seeking refunds and voiding of July 1 premium increases. About 47,000 employees are eligible for coverage, with most believed to be enrolled.
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Columbus
Ohio
Robert A Brindza
American Federation of State
Ohio Council 8
State of Ohio
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
State
Philip S. Hamilton
Brindza
Afscme
Deadline extended for state aid bids in Ohio towns
The Ohio Controlling Board extended the deadline for cities villages and townships to apply for 2.5 million dollars in state aid to September 14 after many subdivisions missed the July 5 due date. More than 21 million requested by 44 applicants before July 5 and additional submissions followed, with top 12 priorities totaling 1.68 million. Local officials urged greater notice to communities about the program.
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Columbus
Unio
Myrl H Shoemaker
Dbourneville
Howarth Jr
Oi Board
Harry Meshel
Youngstown
Meshel
Kucinich recall tally seen unchanged amid calls for recount
The official count in Cleveland's mayoral recall against Dennis J. Kucinich is expected today with the result projected to stand 60,308 to 60,033 against recalling him. A recount may begin Wednesday if waivers are granted. Kucinich predicts changes in his administration and aims to name a new police chief soon as business leaders urge moving forward.
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Cleveland
Dennis J Kucinich
Robert E. Hughes
Cuyahoga County
Hughes
Kucinich
Richard D. Hongisto
John H. Lathe
Cleveland Growth Association
Columbus Busing Stay Questioned By NAACP
The NAACP petitioned Justice Stewart to reinstate a desegregation busing plan in Columbus after Justice Rehnquist suspended the 37 000 pupil plan. Stewart denied the request without comment, leaving the stay status unclear as Columbus schools prepare for a September opening.
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Columbus, Ohio
U.S. Supreme Court
Columbus School Board
NAACP
Potter Stewart
Columbus
Civil Rights Organization
William H. Rehnquist
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Rehnquist
Richard Stein
Larry Cunningham
Joseph Davis
Stewart
US 6Th Circuit Court of Appeals
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National City Bank
Julien L. McCall
Keel
Democratic Party
Timothy F. Hagan
T.A. Tschanz
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