Teachers Return To Class In Three Cities After Walkouts
Chicago and Clover Park staff returned as the union ratified a contract costing cities millions while New York City pupils resumed classes after an eight day strike ending with a 90 minute weekly cut in class time. Fort Wayne and Wilmington teachers continued protests defying court orders.
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Eloise Blasts Cuban Coast With Rains and Winds
Hurricane Eloise lashed Guantanamo and Oriente with torrential rain and strong winds as eastern Cuba faced evacuations and emergency prep. The storm weakened slightly from 80 to 75 mph, moving westward over land and delaying any US impact. Red Cross and Civil Defense in Florida activated alerts while Cuba suspended flights to the east. Deaths and homelessness from Eloise rose in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
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Cuba
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HEW chief reviews policy on school funding penalties
Southern born HEW secretary David Mathews called for a review of federal fund cutoff tactics used against segregated districts and other targets. He questioned penalties harming innocent parties like children and the poor and signaled possible changes to health insurance and welfare reform plans. He delayed planned Medicaid withholdings and stressed adherence to law where required. He offered no new timing on proposals or the White House moratorium.
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HEW
Ferndale
Mich
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Miners press for 15 year black lung benefits bill
Washington AP Thousands of coal miners from Eastern states rallied for automatic black lung benefits for underground workers with 15 years tenure. UMW officials and Rep. Carl Perkins led the push, arguing the six year old program denies many claims and calling for a new fund financed by the industry.
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Cannon House
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Baltimorean consular official dies in Munich fall
Robert Wood 41 of Baltimore a U S consular official fell from a 14th floor Munich apartment Wednesday. He apparently was alone in the Italian friend rented unit. No evidence of push found. Wood leaves wife Ann and three children. Munich papers claimed CIA links but state department spokesman denied speculation.
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Miss America Declines Grits During Augusta Visit
Tawny Elaine Godin, the Miss America winner from Yonkers New York, visited Augusta Georgia and declined a plate of grits saying she did not want to try the breakfast staple. She was told grits are ground corn and she found the idea unappealing after smelling them.
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