Proposed desegregation settlement may end busing
A federal judge weighs ending the 17 year old Benton Harbor desegregation order that sends about 600 black students to Coloma and 175 to Eau Claire. The plan would phase out the voluntary bus program by 2001 while allowing current students to finish at their schools. Supporters say quality education matters. critics fear social justice goals remain unmet and that busing does not fix community issues.
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ST. Joseph Township
Jamaal Newson
Benton Harbor
Coloma
Eau Claire
Michigan
Berrien County
Jamaal
Jamaal’s
Isiah Newson
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Mattie Roddy
Harold Bragg
Bragg
Timothy Gladney
Joshua Saleeby
Mich
Saleeby
CBS Eyes Actress for 60 Minutes Spinoff
CBS eyes actress from Murphy Brown for potential work on 60 Minutes. Don Hewitt says a story she may do could open a chance to contribute, though CBS notes she is not expected to be the next Mike Wallace. CBS canceled Murphy Brown after ten years.
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NEW York
Bergen
FYI
CBS
Murphy Brown
Don Hewitt
60 Minutes
Hewitt
New York Magazine
Mike Wallace
Kevin Tedesco
Don
Flesh-eating bacteria cases surface in Philadelphia area
Two necrotizing fasciitis cases surfaced in city hospitals. A 38-year-old Trevose man remained critical after leg surgery at St. Agnes Medical Center. A 17-year-old Philadelphia youth, James Brown, underwent emergency skin removal at Crozer-Chester Medical Center and was critically ill. The CDC notes 500 to 1500 US cases yearly with about 30 percent fatality.
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Philadelphia
St. Agnes Medical Center
Trevose
James Brown
Delaware County
Brown
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Centers For Disease Control
Five Girls Died In Trunk In Utah Heat Tragedy
In WEST VALLEY CITY Utah five young girls ages 2 3 5 6 and 6 died after climbing into the trunk of a Saturn to play amid a 96 degree day. Police say heat exposure caused the deaths and autopsies were pending. Mothers and neighbors searched the yard before officers found the children in the car.
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West Valley City
Utah
Jeff Laws
Laws
Charles Illsley
Ilsley
Salt Lake City
Ilisley
Dixie Genith
Sti Ff
Vehice
Don Marusi
Annevaa Ig
Tribute to Beloved Priest in Ft. Stockton
A heartfelt message honoring a respected priest in Ft. Stockton. The writer expresses gratitude for his inspiring presence, stories, and companionship, wishing God’s blessing and continued service in the community.
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Ft. Stockton
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