Texas appeals in landmark school funding case
The Texas appeal may reach the Supreme Court and reshape public school financing across 49 states. Rodriguez v San Antonio Independent School District challenges a system funded mainly by local property taxes, arguing it violatesthe 14th Amendment by privileging wealthy districts. The Edgewood suit began in 1968 by parents and children in San Antonio.
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South Point teachers end strike as county takes over district
Public school teachers in South Point return to classes after Lawrence County Board of Education assumed control of the city system overnight. More than 90 teachers voted to end a walkout sparked by a dispute over the enforcement date of a dismissal policy. Three board members sought a court order to enforce the Ferguson Act. Parents traveled to Columbus to ask state education officials for help.
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Senate OKs broader benefits for miners with black lung
The Senate approved a one year extension of coal mining disability benefits with black lung, for miners and dependents, shifting costs from government to operators over ten years. The bill expands eligibility, widows and orphans gain, and permanent lifetime benefits are outlined.
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Belly dancer bears bath towel saga with pet boa
Ellen Deaton of Dayton bathes her 11 foot boa constrictor after it swallows a towel. She says the towel was absorbed but fears the snake may suffer cotton in its system. A vet doubted the danger but she hopes the pet recovers.
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Higher payoff in slaying of Yablonski revealed
In Washington Pennsylvania UPI reports the suspect confession shows the payoff for killing mine union leader Joseph A Yablonski was far higher than before. Kenneth Yablonski says the murder payoff ran into tens of thousands of dollars with portions paid to the Gillys and others. The case links to United Mine Workers District 19 officials and a pension promise. Federal investigators pursue new leads as juror questioning continues.
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State studies suit to block lottery
Columbus AP report on a church backed suit aiming to stop the May 2 ballot measure repealing the state constitutional ban on lotteries. The United Methodist Church opposes the lottery as a tax on the door and alleges the primary election was mis designated.
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