Local schools strive to fulfill King's dream in Frederick County
Karen Gardner reports that Frederick County schools desegregated but remain not fully integrated. Superintendent Noel T. Farmer says black teachers are underrepresented, with only one black principal noted. Programs like MAP and pre kindergarten aid disadvantaged students, while textbooks and Black history content are being updated.
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Karen Gardner
Jews-Post
Tee
Martin Luther King
Eamed
Frederick County
Noel T. Farmer
Farmer
King
Valley Elementary
Curt Harper
Lord Nickens
NAACP
Fermer
Don Hindman
Mr. Hindman
Shawn Simmons
Frederick High School
Pogroms Spark in Baku Amid Azerbaijani Armenian Tensions
The article notes ethnic violence spreading from Baku to Shaumyanovsk and Khanlar in Azerbaijan, with tens of dead and wounded. Tass reports thousands of Azerbaijani militants massed in two districts while Armenians are transported there, and hostages include Armenia's Communist leadership. The regional commander calls for a state of emergency.
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Baku
Shaumyanovsk
Communist Party
Yu. A. Kosolapov
Tass
U S spy captured says Pravda report on diplomat
Pravda claims a diplomat codenamed Donald confessed to spying for the United States for nearly 30 years delivering classified chemical arms and politics information. The paper did not name the man or confirm an execution. Western officials cited in New York Times dispute the attribution.
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United States
Pravda
Communist Party
Donald
New York Times
U.S
Washington
FBI
Greg Jones
Associated Press
CIA
Bill Devine
Mr. Devine
KGB
King Day observances across the nation honor Dr. King
Memorial services in Miami and New York feature speeches by city leaders and Coretta Scott King. Crowds recall King's dream of inclusion, with officials urging voter registration and community involvement. National and local observances mark King’s birthday with bells, moments of silence, and school and church activities.
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Dorsey
King
Paul Gordon
New York
David Dinkins
Judson Memorial Church
Dr. King
Atlanta
Coretta Scott King
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Cleveland
Mr. Moody
South
Memphis
Tenn
Miami
Caribbean
U.S
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Gen. Avril
Taiwan
Los Angeles
Tom Bradley
Canary Island
Martin Luther King
Mr. King
Dr King
New York Stock Exchange
Philadelphia
Arizona
Montana
Idaho
New Hampshire
Wyoming
Braddock Heights Faces Tower Battle Over Views and Signals
The Braddock Heights association collected 240 signatures as John Durant argues against more radio towers. He notes height and distance from other stations threaten the community’s view and TV reception while residents push to keep water, roads, and safety in check amid broadcasting demands.
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Erty
John Durant
Association
Braddock Heights
FCC
Durant
Robbers Hit Bologna Post Office in Deadly Explosion Holdup
An explosion set off by robbers at a busy Bologna post office wounded at least 44 people, many retirees awaiting pension payments. Police say three armed assailants stormed in, fired in the air, and announced it was a robbery as the blast occurred prematurely.
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Bologna
Italy
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