Judge keeps AT&T antitrust suit alive amid settlement talks
U S District Judge Harold H Greene refused to dismiss the government antitrust case against AT&T until reviewing a proposed settlement. He noted a 60 day public response period, urged early hearings in Congress, and highlighted the likely close of the long‑running suit as AT&T would divest its 22 local operating companies and remove a 1956 consent decree.
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Northeast storm disrupts flights and paralyzes cities
A severe winter storm halted commercial flights and ground transport across Mississippi and Alabama while governors activated National Guard units. The system caused multiple deaths nationwide, widespread power outages, and paralyzed Atlanta with 3 inches of snow.
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Judge voids pre 1979 Chicago strip search policy
US District Judge Thomas R. McMillen ruled that routine strip searches of women by Chicago police before 1979 violated the 14th Amendment and Illinois constitution equal protection. The class action covered 191 women alleging matrons conducted the searches and urged consistency between men's and women's procedures.
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Forecast Contains Snow, Temps and Sunsets Details
Partly cloudy with tonight and tomorrow snow likely and a low in the teens. Winds easterly 10 to 20 mph. Sunset today 4 52 sunrise tomorrow 7 34 am. Record highs and lows for date noted. Seasonal snowfall reaches 75 2 inches. Weather data broadcast by National Oceanic and Atmosph.
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Soviet Backing Hints Polish Party Purge Under Way
Moscow backed purge targets Polish Communist Party conservatives and liberal elements tied to Solidarity. Tokarsky warns against changing views while urging removal of inconsistent members to strengthen ideological work and mass appeal. Red Star hints at broad party reorganization following talks between Czyrek and Suslov.
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Haitian exiles land on Tortuga amid reported deaths in uprising bid
About 40 more Haitian exiles were reported to have landed on Tortuga Island as the government announced three earlier invaders had died of wounds. The rebel group led by Sansaricq plans to invade the mainland from Tortuga and strike Cap Haitien and Port-de-Paix within days, while Port-de-Paix and surrounding areas remained peaceful with guards at key sites.
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City Eagles Back to Normal After Snow Crunch
City and county crews reported improved highways with packed snow on secondary roads and single lanes on interstates 690 and 81. Police say a quiet night followed two hectic cold nights. three injuries from two county crashes were treated at hospital. Hancock Airport operations returned to normal and 400 fans attended Syracuse University versus Rutgers women’s game at Manley Field House.
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School heating woes spark controversy at Lafayette elementary
Aiken reports a conversion from oil to coal fired boiler has left the system at 35 percent efficiency while engineers seek trouble spots. Ramsden says classes are shuffled to keep rooms heated and attendance remains at 96 percent. Teachers union president Barnett cites district failure to honor the fall agreement to maintain a 65 degree classroom environment from Oct 1 to Apr 15, with the issue not fully corrected.
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Woman seeks aid after artificial insemination birth
An unmarried 30 year old woman who was artificially inseminated in July applied to Milwaukee County for aid to support her baby. She already receives federal aid for families with dependent children and works part time. The government would cover hospital costs. Assistant corporation counsel Mary Ann Grimes refused to name the doctor but called the act unconscionable.
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