One Person Can Make a Difference Across Generations
Dawn P. Neely reflects on how Sharon Robinson recalls her father Jackie Robinson and how his deliberate crossing of risky ice symbolized courage. The piece links his desegregation legacy with Martin Luther King Jr and notes milestones in Black political progress.
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Ohio State hunts for scholars as coaches face a rush
Ohio State searches for top faculty take longer than for coaches. The university fired John Cooper on January 2 and aims to name a football coach soon, while faculty searches extend for years in biology and chemistry. Senior hires require national advertising and multi-step reviews, delaying campus arrival.
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Ed Ray
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Traficant Threatened Funds to Steer City Contract
U S Rep James A Traficant Jr allegedly told a development agency he would cut federal funding if it did not steer a contract to his associate A David Sugar The Vinicator cited unnamed sources The $900000 demolition contract went to Mainline Contracting of Buffalo NY while Honey Creek Contracting owned by Sugar is the lowest local bidder FBI records and witnesses are involved Traficant awaits sentencing for related charges and commented he would face powerful prosecutors in court
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