Reagan cancels Cicero visit as race tensions loom
Reagan cancels a planned Cicero stop citing Cicero's history of racial friction. White House cited safety and chose Chicago Heights for a tax reform push, amid a pending Justice Department civil rights suit and local politics. Cicero's mayor notes no official explanation, while GOP strength remains in Cook County suburbs.
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White House
Cicero
Presi
Reagan
Mark Weinberg
Chicago Heights
Henry Klosak
Klosak
U.S. Justice Department
U.S. District Court
Judy Baar Topinka
Cook County
Near miss highlights crowded air space risk over Michigan
An AP report describes a near collision between a twin-engine plane and an American Airlines Boeing 727 with 70 aboard over Michigan. Investigators say the jets came within 50 feet before the 727 dodged. injuries were minor. A pilot blames air traffic control for insufficient position notice.
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Chicago
American Airlines
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Larry Ziegelmeyer
Aviation Safety Institute of
Worthington
Ohio
Ziegelmeyer
Wbbm-Tv
University withdraws offer to convicted sex offender doctor
The University of Illinois Medical School rescinded a tentative hire for Dr. Jack T. Fleury-Ehrhart, a 49 year old gynecologist appealing a 1984 indecent assault conviction. Massachusetts authorities report four other similar charges and license suspension while Fleury-Ehrhart disputed comments about his appeal.
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University of Illinois Medical School
Jack T. Fleury-Ehrhart
Pittsfield
Mass
Massachusetts
Fleury-Ehrhart
Jane
Lanesborough
Raped and Fired Teacher Sued by Former Pupil
A psychologist testifies in a $25 million civil suit by Jeanne Eckmann against Hawthorn School Board. Eckmann alleges dismissal for an out of wedlock pregnancy deemed immoral, while the board argues incompetence and insubordination. The psychologist cites family claims of lying, but test shows Eckmann as very honest. The trial examines credibility and accusations of abuse and harassment involving students and staff.
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Rockford
Jeanne Eckmann
Ms. Eckmann
Anthony D’souza
D’souza
U.S
Hawthorn School Board
Margaret Johnson
Jeanne
Hawthorn
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