New NAACP chooses Mfume as president for a new era
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People elected Teaveatod Lee Mfume as its new president and chief executive officer in New York City. He pledged to revive the aging group, address financial and internal issues, and broaden inclusion to young people and other ethnic communities. Mfume, a former Maryland congressman, urged action against racism sexism and anti-semitism while calling for reforms and reinvention of the NAACP as he prepared to be sworn in at the Justice Department.
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Kathryn Sullivan to lead Ohio COSI as new head
Kathryn Sullivan, spacewalker on 1984 Challenger mission and former NASA chief scientist, will head the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus. She will also preside over COSI Building Development and oversee a $120 million riverfront project. Sullivan has flown on three space shuttle missions, contributed to Hubble deployment, and formed Challenger Center education programs.
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Across the Chronicle Telegrams Weekly Crossword Clue
Words in today's crossword puzzle pull from the past week's Chronicle Telegram news. Clues reference NAACP space Ohio presidents elections YMCA leadership Maryland Stevenson New Hampshire and other locations.
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Presidential Town Names and Places Across the United States
Rand McNally Road Atlas notes 181 towns share names honoring 42 presidents with Clinton leading at 25 entries. Madison Washington Jackson Lincoln Monroe Jefferson Cleveland appear as common names in towns streets and schools, inviting readers to list all presidential names and hunt matching local mentions in newspapers.
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