Amin family flees as regime teeters in Uganda
UPI reports President Idi Amin has evacuated his family from Uganda and foreign embassies close to his rule are sending home their nationals amid signs his government may collapse. Diplomatic sources said Amin sent an estimated number of relatives on a Ugandan Airways jetliner to Tripoli.
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Two year colleges face higher fees amid funding clashes
State budget proposals push up instructional fee assumptions for two-year campuses from 537 to 840 while the colleges warn the increase shifts the burden to part time students. Olson and presidents urge trimming the rise to 150, arguing it harms mission and accessibility.
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Rotten egg fumes hospitalize 150 Longwood students in Cleveland
More than 150 Longwood Elementary pupils were overcome by a rotten egg smelling gas. 18 students and 3 adults remained hospitalized overnight while others were released in good condition. Blood tests showed elevated carbon monoxide levels in 16 children. investigators found no source at the East Side school.
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Carter presses for frank talks to salvage Israeli Egyptian peace
President Carter rejected claims that his proposals undermine Camp David agreements and urged Prime Minister to meet promptly for a candid discussion. Officials described the move as essential to salvage a possible treaty as Begin agreed to join for talks.
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Ohio News In Brief Highlights Local Labor, Elections
In Parma workers at the GM Chevrolet plant boycott the cafeteria over dirty conditions, with nearly 8,000 union members avoiding four cafeterias and 130 vending machines. In Zanesville voters reinstate the charter form of government by 2,555 to 2,347 after a court ruling, ending a 20 year state. In Columbus the Richland County murder trial of Thaddeus Lewingdan set for March 26 moves after a venue change to ensure a fair trial. In Cincinnati a police wage dispute slowdown costs $204,940 in 47 days, as talks stall between city negotiators and Lodge 69 of the Fraternal Order of Police.
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Cleveland voters reject light plant plan amid city debt
Cleveland faces continued financial woes as only about 110000 of 289000 eligible voters turnout. Banks hold 15.5 million in defaulted debt since December 15 and delayed demand for payment after the election. Tax hike would raise 28 million annually. CEI sale opposed by Kucinich who warned of corporate control. Local leaders comment on turnout and possible state oversight proposal.
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Four part energy saving plan outlined by White House
The White House unveiled a four part emergency conservation plan including coupon type gasoline rationing, weekend service station closings, diesel bans for cars, temperature limits in buildings and advertising lighting restrictions. The proposal would require congressional vetoes and targets savings from reduced driving, lower fuel use, and energy demand across sectors.
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