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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1987

Page

7

Essay Reveals Abuse Shocks Teacher And Leads To Jail

In Peoria Illinois a fourth grader’s essay about three wishes exposed ongoing abuse at home. Roosevelt and Ruby Craine pleaded guilty to cruelty to children with 30 day jail terms. The 9 year old and siblings were placed in foster care as a juvenile court decision looms.

Peoria Ill Roosevelt Ruby Craine Kevin Back Craines Craine Harrison Joan McCullough

Cemetery filming triggers crusade

Joseph Hallam, whose wife is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Chatsworth, protested a mobile ad shoot on the grounds, calling it a breach of decency. Cemetery officials defended the project, while Forest Lawn Memorial Parks reportedly bans filming in some cemeteries.

Los Angeles Joseph Hallam Hallam Oakwood Chatsworth Norman Ruppert Ruppert Forest Lawn Memorial Parks

FCC moves to scrap Fairness Doctrine in vote push

Washington AP report says the Federal Communications Commission plans a vote to end the 38 year old policy requiring broadcasters to present divergent views. Reagan appointees oppose the doctrine, and a next Tuesday meeting could mark elimination efforts despite congressional opposition and veto history. An FCC source notes no intention to pick fights with Congress.

Washington Federal Communications Commission Reagan FCC Commission House Telecommunications Subcommittee Congress Larry Irving Subcommittee Edward J. Markey D-Mass House Senate Irving

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