Lorain under HUD critique over block grant program
A May 13 letter from HUD in Columbus accuses Lorain's block grant program of non compliance with Equal Opportunity and Fair Housing rules and excessive administrative costs. The letter cites poor record keeping steering minorities, lack of citizen participation, unanswered prior notices, and controversial contracting methods. Mayor Za horec and director Prudhoff are named as respondents with a press conference planned.
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South Moluccans seize school and train in Holland
In northeast Holland armed South Moluccan terrorists seized a school in Smelde and an Intercity express near Groningen, holding about 170 hostages including 120 at the school and 25 to 50 on the train. Some children and passengers escaped as police mobilized amid general election disruption.
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Australian author Colleen McCullough in Guilford with koala
Australian author Colleen McCullough, 39, hugs a large toy koala on a Guilford lawn as Australians vote on the national song. Early tallies favor Advance Australia Fair over Waltzing Matilda, with God Save the Queen third. The winning tune will be used for non royal events, while The Thorn Birds’ paperback rights soar to 1.9 million.
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Watergate cover-up convictions upheld
The Supreme Court upheld the Watergate cover-up convictions of former Atty. Gen. John D Mitchell and aides H.R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman. Ehrlichman is in prison. Mitchell and Haldeman await possible imprisonment, as the court rejected claims of trial unfairness due to publicity. Justice Rehnquist did not participate.
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Begin hospital relief after relapse delays coalition talks
Israeli right wing leader Menahem Begin 63 remains in Ichilov Hospital Tel Aviv after a relapse following his March heart attack. Doctor Shlomo Lanidao said no new heart attack occurred and Begin will stay under observation for several days as coalition negotiations proceed with Likud aiming to form a new government next month.
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Carter Signs Tax Cut Bill In White House Ceremony
President Carter signed a major tax cut bill in a Rose Garden ceremony. The measure cuts withholding by a few dollars weekly starting in June and simplifies tax forms for millions using the standard deduction. It will inject 19.5 billion in new cuts for individuals and businesses and extend 14.2 billion in current cuts over the next two fiscal years.
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Police chief to probe sick time abuses in Elyria
Elyria Police Chief Paul A Brand will launch an investigation into alleged sick time abuses after months of rising lost work days. He cited an average of 70 working days per month lost and noted manpower shortages from retirements resignations and funding limits. The force may drop to 65 of 79 authorized officers with more retirements expected this summer.
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Diaper Set Exercises At A Los Angeles Gym
In Los Angeles infants and toddlers join regular fitness classes offered by Dave Rabb. He has worked with emotionally and physically handicapped children and develops exercises for young pediatric patients.
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Weather forecast reports cloudy, warm conditions today
The forecast warns of partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers tonight and tomorrow. Lows tonight near the lower 30s, highs tomorrow in the low to mid 30s, with a 40 percent chance of precipitation tonight and 29 percent tomorrow. Sunrise at 6:82 a.m. and sunset at 8:47 p.m. Details on page AS.
Bible reading changes rapist's mind in Detroit
Mrs. Florence Moffett awoke to an intruder in her east side apartment. After he demanded money the woman began reading passages from the Bible. About ten minutes of religious dialogue convinced the man to flee, with the $2 returned. She credits the Bible and Sunday school for diffusing the assault and influencing the assailant.
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