Local student returns to school after illness and leads charity work
Scala, a 10th grader who started home bound in freshman year, builds a strong support system with family. She joined the International Order of Rainbow for Girls in sophomore year and led projects such as Penny from Heaven, dialysis tab collection, stuffed animal drives for police and ambulance workers, Easter baskets for a shelter, and nursing home visits. As Key Club president she volunteers at highway cleanups and charity events. David Cooper commends her community service and caring nature.
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Cops Promised More Officers as HUD Grant Debate S
The mayor urged the city board to fund a fourth officer for projects, noting 36 officers total. Board members clashed over input and politics while HUD grant rules require 70 points for funding, with school district participation crucial. The drug counselor will expand outreach beyond centers to apartment residents, aiming to reach more people.
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Aetna merger faces state study demand from activists
Hartford activists group Citizens for Economic Opportunity urges the state to study social and economic effects of Aetna and U S Healthcare merger. They fear about 9 billion deal triggers layoffs in a shrinking industry. Aetna and U S Healthcare plan to merge health operations with a Friday layoff figure and a state insurance hearing pending.
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Powell backs Wisconsin Plan to Break Welfare Cycle
Retired Gen Colin Powell urged President Clinton to approve Wisconsin Works W 2 to replace AFDC with jobs training and child care. He said waiving federal requirements could enable the plan and praised Gov Tommy Thompson's push as a step to break welfare dependency amid concerns over job availability and wages.
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Art exhibit and rally highlight domestic violence fate
The Pennsylvania coalition PCADV notes 87 domestic violence deaths in 1995 as advocates urge awareness. A Capitol exhibit features works by women survivors and men artists addressing abuse, while Hardenburgh recounts losing her son to violence and urges action.
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Ford Tri-Motor Debuts as Tin Goose in 1925
America's first metal-skinned commercial aircraft, the Ford Tri-Motor, debuted in 1925. Nicknamed the Tin Goose, it served in various regions for about three decades.
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