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WORLD
Striking employees lose travel benefits British Airways carried out their threats against their currently on-strike employees to strip them of their travel perks. Staff who joined the strike last week will now lose discounted and occassionally free airfare. This decision comes after last weeks identical threat to remove travel perks by British Airways Chief Executive…
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CAMPUS
Wooster alum wins BAFTA award Wooster Alum Duncan Jones í95 has been awarded a 2010 Film Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, the British equivalent of an Academy Award. His first feature film, ìMoon,” was recognized with acclaim in the United…
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NATIONAL
Spectator killed during top dragstar race This past Sunday, a spectator at the National Hot Rod Association† (NHRA) Arizona Nationals was killed when a loose tire came apart from a Top Fuel dragstar. The accident occured when the car lost its left-rear tire. Before the car† burst into flames, it skidded into the left hand…
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INTERNATIONAL
Union members within airline cause strike Union members representing British Airways cabin crews said Monday they have voted overwhelmingly to strike. The strike centers around service conditions which would lengthen crew hours but also cut down employment. Crew members are expected to meet this weekend to determine an exact date for the strike to occur.
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CAMPUS
Symphony to perform unique concert The Wooster Symphony Orchestra will perform the first movement of Elgarís Cello Concerto in E minor, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and Prokofievís Lieutenant Kije Suite.† Performances will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, at 8:15 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 21, at 4 p.m in Gault Recital Hall in Scheide Music…
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LOCAL
Township proposes increased patrolling East Union Township Trustees are considering a proposal forwarded by Apple Creek Police to provide patrolling services for the township.† Wayne County Sheriffís Office budget cuts have drastically reduced the number of patrol cars on Wayne County roads to 12, and East Union Township officials feel additional policing services may be…
