Shooting Spurs Riot Near University of Florida Campus
In Gainesville a black neighborhood erupted after a white policeman shot Columbus Williams, 16, during an attempted arrest of four men after a drug deal. About 60 riot police in gear quelled the three hour melee as rocks and bricks were thrown. 250 to 300 black youths participated but no arrests were made. Williams survived surgery and was listed in satisfactory condition at Alachua General Hospital.
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University of Florida
Don Dean
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Dean
Williams
Alachua General Hospital
Patronage debate follows OTB expansion in Madison County
Madison County officials discuss political patronage as off track betting opens. Republicans say patronage motivates party members with three hires already made, while Democrats deny involvement. Officials note OTB expected to generate 7 million yearly with 15 initial jobs and county revenue. Cap District reports limited civil service rules but emphasizes qualification and training for staff.
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Brian Held
Chittenango
Madison County
Sullivan
John McCann
G. James Traub
Bob Paul
OTB
Traub
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Etkin
Capital District
OTB patronage shapes Madison County hiring
Republican officials and OTB leaders dispute patronage in openings at Chittenango and Bridgeport parlors. Menninger and Mann allegedly offered via phone. Paul nominates and processes applications through county offices. Democrats claim fair share, while Etkin says hires are merit-based and party affiliation not a factor.
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William Magee
Sherry Menninger
Bridgeport
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Mann
Chittenango
Oneida
Menninger
Sullivan
Suny Geneseo
Robert Paul
Etkin
State Bureau of Criminal Inves
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Harle
Michael Mann
John McCann
OTB
Robert
McCann
Davis Etkin
Capital District
Earle
Traub
Paul
Paul DeMario
Stricos
Robert McCann
Htkin
Picayune
Strices
Madison County
District Board
Reagan Faces Backlash Over Controller Firing Policy
Transportation Secretary Drew Lewis opposed allowing fired air traffic controllers to return to the FAA citing safety risks amid friction with remaining staff. FAA head Helms called the matter closed, projecting up to 90 percent of pre strike flights by next September. Officials note attrition and budget cuts loom large while critics blast Reagan’s plan as a cruel hoax and folly.
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J. Lynn Helms
Reagan
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Windy and Cold With Snow to 3 Inches Tonight
A windy cold night brings occasional flurries and localized squalls with snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, more in persistent squall areas. Low near 20, high tomorrow near 30, with a 40 percent chance of lingering snow and northwest winds 15 to 30 mph. Sunset 4 29 p.m. today, sunrise 7 26 a.m. tomorrow.
Northeast Snow Storm Slows Roads and Schools
Strong northerly winds and light snow spread from the Great Lakes to New England as temperatures plunged into the teens and singles across the region. Western Maryland saw up to 9 inches of snow with high winds closing roads and schools. far west forecast rain turning to snow at higher elevations while the Southeast enjoys sun.
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Snowbound Western Maryland closes schools in heavy storm
Western Maryland remained crippled by a heavy snowstorm with many mountain roads impassable and schools closed. Garrett County entered its second snow emergency as gusts to 40 mph and frigid 20s lingered. No storm deaths or injuries were reported while officials warned of more snow and continuing road hazards.
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Garrett County
National Weather Service
Baltimore-Washington International
Ed Sherry
Sheriff's Department
Jack Michaels
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