Democrats approve Illinois General Assembly map in partisan redraw
Democrats used a 4-4 redistricting panel to approve a map aimed at boosting their control for a decade, drawing criticism from Republicans who called it a Chinese puzzle and a dreadful mistake. GOP leaders vowed to challenge the plan in court as Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne reportedly backed the map. The plan could create equal numbers of safe districts for both parties while leaving some Republicans unemployed in upcoming elections.
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SAT scores hold steady in 1981 class
Washington AP educators say tougher standards and changing attitudes plus baby boomers aging out may spark a turnaround in high schools. College Board data show the Class of 1981 averaged 424 verbal and 466 math, unchanged from 1980, still below 1963 peaks.
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Philadelphia Zoo Loses Fourth Polar Bear in 15 Months
Philadelphia officials said a 10 month old polar bear cub died 15 hours after arrival from a Nebraska zoo amid heat stress. Necropsy cited heat stress with body temperature at 108 degrees. The zoo completed Bear Country in 1980 and previously lost three bears in a prior period. officials noted no care or environment problems after investigations.
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Former Iranian hostage weds hometown girl in St Louis
Rodney Sickmann a former Marine held 444 days in Tehran married Jill Ditch at All Souls Catholic Church in Overland. Homer Illinois native Paul Lewis served as groomsman and Richard Morefield of San Diego attended. Sickmann, from Krakow Missouri, is an account executive for KMOX-FM Radio.
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Picasso paintings stolen in Prague art heist
An unidentified 68 year old Prague art collector reported three Picasso paintings were stolen overnight from his apartment. The works valued around 200000 dollars were ripped from frames as Prague criminal police investigated the theft, per Zemedelske Noviny.
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