New Mexico Prison Riot Leaves 44 Dead, Rumors Fly
Officials report 44 dead and at least 9 injured after a 36 hour prison uprising in Santa Fe. Authorities say rumors of additional deaths are unconfirmed as hundreds of inmates are relocated to federal facilities across multiple states. Overcrowding is cited as a major factor in the riot.
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LId on corruption evidence lobbed in Capitol inquiry
Al Rep Charles Bennett chairman of the House committee urged delay over a Justice Department refusal to share information. Attorney General Civiletti pressed a three month pause as FBI undercover operations prompted disclosure and criticism from senators. Officials named include Williams Murphy Thompson Myers Lederer Jennette Murtha and others amid calls for grand jury action and possible investigations into FBI conduct.
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School crossing misperception blamed for boy's fatality
The article discusses dangers at school crosswalks after a five year old boy named Richard died in an auto pedestrian incident. Police advocate crossings with guards, noting nearby crossings and a prior guard removal. A police technician explains guard placement rules and a 50 child usage estimate near Fourth Street and E River. An educational program for elementary schools begins at McKinley. Richard, born in Elyria, survived by parents, a sister, a brother, and grandmothers. funeral and service details follow.
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Flu Epidemic and Reye’s Syndrome Rise in Ohio
The report notes a statewide flu outbreak with a B-strain identified, beginning in southwestern Ohio in January. Dr. Thomas Halpin cites 40 Reye’s Syndrome cases in Ohio since January 1 and confirms two deaths in Hillsboro and Zanesville, urging awareness of early warning signs and treatment.
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Real Richard Feder From New Jersey Becomes TV Star
Richard Feder of Fort Lee, New Jersey, inspired NBC Saturday Night Live sketches after a real letter to consumer affairs reporter Roseannadonna went viral. Feder says he cannot write well and enjoys the quirky fame, though he prefers privacy.
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Ohio coal happy cheered EPA plan relief for plants
Columbus reports that EPA will not penalize power plants meeting Ohio sulfur dioxide rules for a test year. A review of stricter rules follows, with potential national easing of smokestack controls. Ohio officials long argued over air quality measures and coal sulfur content versus scrubber use.
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Lottery winner and Kings Island ad drive loom
The daily Ohio Lottery number on Tuesday was 687 with sales of 452597 and a payoff of 208457. At Kings Island in Kings Mills attendance rose 4.8 percent last year and officials plan a strong summer advertising push to draw more visitors even if gasoline rises to 1.50 per gallon.
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Vermilion Proclaims Canada Week in Honor of Rescue Efforts
Vermilion officials mark February 5 as Canada Week in gratitude for Canada’s rescue of six American diplomats in Tehran. Mayor Hobart Johnson cites courage and honor, with John Veroni of Lorain’s Canadian Legion in attendance. Vermilion Post 397 color guard and 35 high school band members join in saluting Canada.
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