Paralyzed graduate walks at Wright State diploma moment
Nan Davis, paralyzed from the waist down by a 1978 auto crash, walked 10 feet to receive her Wright State University elementary education degree during a two hour commencement at the University of Dayton Arena. A compact camera sized computer directed paralyzed muscles with electrical impulses enabling the milestone.
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Black 'voice' struggles: long history of Richmond Afro-American
Richmond editor John Templeton discusses the Afro-American and Richmond Planet, the nation’s oldest black paper, founded by former slaves in 1883. He recounts its rise, decline, and revival focused on local news to serve Richmond’s black community amid changing civil rights tides.
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Chicago to lay off 300 workers as city seeks state aid
Chicago plans about 300 layoffs this week with hundreds more possible this summer as Mayor Harold Washington presses for extra state assistance. Budget director designate David F. Schultz warned further job losses if aid does not come. The layoffs follow a shift of federal community development funds from staff to street repairs amid a council split over tax hikes.
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Mob chases, beats suspect after alleged child rape in Indianapolis
An angry mob pursued Morell Brooks after accusations he raped a 6-year-old girl. Brooks was beaten, then handcuffed by police arriving at a near-North side home. He was treated at Wishard Memorial Hospital for facial injuries and rib bruising.
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