Oberlin mulls action after student protest at trustees meeting
Oberlin College faces potential discipline for 90 to 100 students involved in a Friday night protest during a trustees meeting over South African investments. The Community Board will decide on warnings, probation, no action, or suspensions. The demonstrators rallied for divestment and racial equality as chants echoed outside Mudd Learning Center.
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Oberlin College
James Lubetkin
Lubetkin
Oberlin Coali
Mudd Learning Center
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General Electric
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Standard Oil
Goodyear
Texaco
South Africa
Doonesbury Debuts Today on Connecticut Comic Pages
The CT newspaper marks the debut of Doonesbury in its comic pages, introducing the此前 popular Garry Trudeau strip to readers. The feature premieres with a signature style and social commentary typical of the long running series.
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Ugandans defy back-to-work edict amid Kampala fighting
Heavy fighting raged on the outskirts of Kampala as thousands ignored President Idi Amin’s order to return to work. Tanzanian forces and Ugandan troops clashed along the Kampala Entebbe road with armored personnel carriers seen in the city as Amin redeployed units from northern garrisons to defend his regime.
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White House ties alleged in Qatar oil bribe case
U.S. prosecutors charge Bert Lance used White House access to aid two billionaires who paid a $1.5 million bribe to Qatar officials for an oil concession. The civil suit in Miami targets R. Eugene Holley and Roy J. Carver for seeking to renew the concession, with Lance’s involvement noted but no proven benefit. Carver consents to a court order but denial of wrongdoing is stated. The case highlights Lance’s continued access to the Carter White House after his tenure as budget director.
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Bert Lance
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Lance
Justice Department
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Augusta
Roy J. Carver
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Holley
Georgia
Carter
Carver
Iowa
French Riviera
Qatar
Department of Justice
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Carter White House
Eleanor Condors
Hamilton Jordan
State Department
Andrew Killgore
U.S
Killgore
Ali Jaidah
Jody Powell
Powell
Addis
Middle East
National Bank of Georgia
CHALTA teachers defy ultimatum in area Catholic schools
CHALTA members continue striking at Elyria Catholic and other diocesan high schools despite a Friday ultimatum from the Board of Catholic Education. A member meeting in Cleveland was planned to discuss the board stance while non striking teachers urged return to class and resume salary talks. If no agreement by June 30 a federal mediator may be appointed. Attendance trends show variation across affected schools.
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Cleveland
Michael Sheck
Elyria Catholic
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Chalta
Chronicle-Telegram
Catholic Board
Elyria
Bob Malecek
Akron
St. Joseph and
Holy Name-Nazareth
St. Vincent-St. Mary
Lake Catholic
Mentor
Lorain Catholic
ECHS
Hospital chief calls stories witch hunt over staff
New London Hospital Administrator James Bender likened newspaper reports questioning staff competence and patient care to a McCarthy era witch hunt. He defended Drs. Gossis and Faymore, noted past legal actions, and said the hospital remains cohesive despite the coverage.
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New London Hospital
James Bender
Messiia
Bender
George Gossis
Leonard Faymore
Faymore
Cleveland
Celibacy reaffirmed by pope in Vatican letter
Pope John Paul II reaffirmed priestly celibacy in a 35 page Vatican letter to all priests. He said celibacy is a sign of freedom for service and that holiness requires a free heart available to serve the flock. The message, read on Holy Thursday, urges fidelity to vocation until death.
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UPI
John Paul II
Vatican
Mother of Year Essay Contest Opens in Elyria
Elyria holds a Mother of the Year contest for 4th to 9th grade students in public and parochial schools. The winning essay earns the mother roses and a watch, while the student writer receives a $50 savings bond. Essays must be 250 words or less and delivered to Brandau Jewelers at 336 Broad St by April 28.
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Brandau Jewelers
Broad St
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