Smoking suspected as cause of deadly Detroit boarding-house fire
A fire at a three story boarding house in Detroit killed 10 residents, many elderly or handicapped, as investigators focus on careless smoking. Witnesses report trouble contacting 911 and the blaze began around 2 a.m. in the kitchen area near the stove and sink. The night building housed 16 people. four others escaped unhurt while two were injured. The home had previously operated as an adult foster care center and its license was revoked in 1977 for fire safety and health violations.
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Mississippi Teacher Corps aims to improve schools with new teachers
Jackson Mississippi AP reports 19 top graduates will teach for a year to aid Mississippi students. The program faces funding struggles as state support wanes and foundations step in with money. Recruits like Elizabeth Welch prepare through exams and an eight week University of Mississippi seminar.
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Four climbers die on Mount McKinley in fatal fall
In clear weather a ranger watched four Canadian climbers slip from 19,000 feet on Mount McKinley and fall 3,000 feet to their deaths. The bodies were found at 16,000 feet as the season reaches a record death toll of 11. The group from Sept Îles Quebec and Montreal were roped together when the tragedy occurred.
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