Poet teaches Wis. grade school students during a weeklong visit
Franklin Wisconsin poet David Steingast spent five days at Ben Franklin Elementary guiding kindergarten to third graders in exploring language. He avoids forcing rhyme, focusing on how words work and how to express feeling through concrete detail. The visit, part of the Poets in the Schools program, aims to spark creativity and practical writing skills.
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Peasant revolt leaves 43 dead in Guatemala
Government troops hunt participants in a NE Guatemala uprising that killed 43 and wounded 35 in Panzos. Soldiers joined large plantation confrontations as observers cited 400 peasants armed with machetes and pistols attacking four estates. The clash adds to a wave of political violence surrounding the upcoming presidential transition.
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Japanese Victims Plead for U.N. Ban on Atomic Bombs
In the U N General Assembly, about 500 Japanese petitioners pressed for a global ban on nuclear arms, delivering 12 tons of pleas—nearly 20 million signatures—to U N officials. Japanese Foreign Minister Sunao Sonoda urged enduring peace and an end to nuclear weapons. Meanwhile Africa politics loomed as Cuba denied involvement in Zaire fighting, defending participation to safeguard allied independence, with Angola's leader Nasimento set to speak next.
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Roller disco hits Des Moines rink with teaching by dancer
Judith McNerney, a ballet and tap teacher, trains roller rink regulars in disco dance on skates. She explains learning to hustle on wheels, staying safe, and gradually moving from dry land to the rink as the trend spreads across central Iowa venues.
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Durante shows signs of improvement in Santa Monica
In Santa Monica California UPI reports comedian Jimmy Durante aged 85 has been hospitalized for 11 days at St Johns Hospital for an upper respiratory infection worsened by stroke effects from 1972. A spokeswoman said he is in fair condition and will remain hospitalized at least another week.
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Calif
UPI
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Chicago prices rise 0.5 percent in April
UPI reports Chicago area consumer prices increased 0.5 percent in April led by higher costs for food housing apparel and transportation. Food prices rose 1.4 percent with at home costs up 1.7 percent while clothing gained 1.8 percent and housing rose 0.2 percent amid higher mortgage rates and electricity costs.
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Chicago
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