Mariel refugees in Miami face housing and job crisis
Refugees from Mariel recount grueling days in fields for meager pay while seeking decent housing in Miami. Officials note 1400 to 5000 homeless refugees roaming Little Havana amid unemployment near 13 percent for boatlift evacuees and federal benefits of 11 dollars a month. Community leaders blame integration difficulties and Cuba's system for the hardships.
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Pereda-Salina
Cuba
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Mariel
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Castro
Pereda Salina
United States
Miami
Little Havana
Cesar Odio
Veler
Linda Berkowitz
State Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
Bryan Walsh
Roman Catholic Archdiocese
U.S
Walsh
Ex governor Blanton goes to trial in Nashville
In Nashville three related Blanton era cases unfold as ex governor Ray Blanton faces federal charges while his brother, an uncle, and a former aide each face separate legal actions. Judge John W. Peck will review prospective jurors in the absence of Nashville’s three district judges.
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Nashville, Tenn
Ray Blanton
John W. Peck
6Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court
Nashville
Plastic debit cards gain traction in U S banks
Visa and MasterCard debit cards grow as a convenient alternative to cash or credit. By year end 1.4 million Visa debit holders across 193 banks, with issuers expected to double and volume triple. MasterCard II also expanding, with 42 institutions issuing and a potential base well over one million. Banks tout gains. public reaction remains unmeasured.
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Louise Cook
Associated Press
Visa
MasterCard
Cynthia Chaddick
Texas House to vote on sweeping initiative and referendum plan
A Texas initiative and referendum proposal prompts concern from school groups who warn it could curb public education. Backers call it a flexible alternative as lawmakers press ahead on a $26 billion state budget. The measure would let voters bypass the Legislature to cap state spending and tax rates, needing 10 percent petitions in 190 counties, with a two thirds Legislature override.
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Texas
Texas House
Jim Kaster
Bill Clements
I&r
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House Appropriations Committee
Jim Wright
Fort Worth
House
Senate Economic Development Committee
John Sharp
Victoria
Senate
Smith
Texas Association of School Boards
Texas Association of School Administrators
S&r
Gospel singers hostage at Nevada prison ends with prayer
Nine Parable Prayers gospel singers and prison chaplain Al Fry were held by two inmates during a Nevada Maximum Security Prison Easter show. The captors, Albert Lee and Carlos Sanders, released hostages after hours of tension, later expressing remorse as guards secured the scene. Negotiators considered helicopter escape demands, but no injuries or charges followed.
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Carson City
Nev
Jesus
Mike Capello
al Fry
Ned. Capello
Nevada Maximum Security
Albert Lee
Carlos Sanders
Katie
Fry
Steve Robinson
Robinson
Boston mayor clash over emergency school funds heads to court
National briefs report a Superior Court judge warning intervention if Mayor Kevin White and the City Council fail to resolve an emergency appropriation dispute. The Council met to seek a compromise to avert public school closings amid a funding crisis affecting 64,500 students. In California no injuries were reported after morning quakes near China Lake. The strongest quake registered 3.8 on the Richter scale, noted seismologist Kate Hutton of Caltech.
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Kevin H. White
Ridgecrest
Calif
Los Angeles
Kate Hutton
California Institute of Technology
China Lake
Weather forecast shows rain chances and warm afternoons
The region faces 20 percent rain today tonight and Tuesday with a 30 percent chance tomorrow. Highs mid 80s today and upper 80s to 90s in parts of South Texas with lows near 50s to 60s. A weak cold front brought clouds and fog near Victoria. winds mainly southeast to southwest 10-15 mph. Weather outlook from Midland region forecasts partly cloudy skies through Tuesday with showers and thunderstorms possible tonight and Tuesday.
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Big Bend
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Port O'Connor
Brownsville
North
West
Fromia OPI Expands to Supply Worldwide Drilling Pumps
OPI Limited, based in Odessa, has transformed Gift Pump Co. into a major oilfield pump supplier. Since 1980 it has expanded staff from 150 to about 350, with payroll expected near 500 by year end. The firm now operates branches in New Orleans Houston Oklahoma City and Singapore and plans Dallas and Casper offices.
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Gift Pump Co
OPI Limited
Canada
Little
OPI
Mary Graf
West Texas
South Grandview
New Orleans
Houston
Oklahoma City
Singapore
Dallas
Casper
Permian Basin
Graf
Cougar Tool Co
West County Road
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