Explosion at Channelview chemical plant kills 17 in blast
An explosion at the Arco Chemical Channelview plant near Houston leveled a block, killing 17 and injuring five. Tank fires were extinguished by dawn as federal investigators joined local authorities. The plant produces propylene oxide and styrene monomer, with 350 plus workers on site.
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Harris County Sheriff's Department
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Pearland
Philadelphia
Baytown
Canton's district sees flood of teaching job applications
About 2,000 people applied for teaching positions in Canton City Schools after a statewide search to replace nearly 100 instructors who left under an early retirement plan. William Hunter, the district personnel director, said the response was overwhelming and the district plans to hire about 25 teachers for the 1990 91 year, with at least half in special education for disabled children.
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Mike Zugel
Tommy McBridge
Canton
William Hunter
Tion
Ohio
Boyle keeps Pennsylvania house and $20,000 in settlement
In Richland County, Dr. John Boyle Jr. will retain the Pennsylvania house where his wife was buried and $20,000. The consent judgment assigns all other assets to Mrs. Boyle's estate, settles a wrongful death suit for Boyle's children, and resolves a paternity case with Sherri Campbell. Campbell already received $75,000 and is to receive an additional $67,500.
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Noreen Boyle
Boyle
Sherri Campbell
Richard Christiansen
Pennsylvania House
Campbell
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