Panel Debates Busing Alternatives as Ford Reviews Options
Washington lawmakers and the Ford administration reopen discussions on forced busing for school integration. President Ford orders a broad review by the Justice Department and HEW of alternatives, while Senate hearings consider constitutional amendments banning busing. James Coleman testifies amid growing debate. protests echo Capitol Hill.
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Tower
Ford
Senate Judiciary Committee
University of Chicago
James Coleman
Coleman
U.S. Office of Education
Kentucky
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House
Supreme Court
Justice Department
HEW
Franco Ill, Spain Cites Prince Juan Carlos as Possible Heir
Amid Franco illness pressure mounts for Juan Carlos to assume chief of state duties. Bulletin notes improved heart signs but ongoing intestinal hemorrhaging and gravity concerns. Government runs day to day as Arias Navarro holds cabinet meetings. no sign of immediate power transfer.
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Madrid
Spain
Juan Carlos de Borbon
Francisco Franco
Franco
Carlos Arias Navarro
Spanish Sahara
Juan Carlos
US keeps eighth straight monthly trade surplus despite oil import rise
Washington reports September foreign trade balance with a 987.4 million surplus as imports climb 2.9 percent. Commerce Department notes August surplus was 1.04 billion, reflecting higher oil imports. In Nevada, Mercury residents awoke to an underground nuclear test detonation 4150 feet beneath Las Vegas.
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United States
Commerce Department
Mercury
Las Vegas
NOW conference chooses new leaders and expands lesbian rights push
The National Organization for Women wrapped its eighth national conference with a mandate to pursue lesbians rights, the Equal Rights Amendment and full employment for women. The Majority Caucus won 24 of 34 posts, reelecting Karen DeCrow as president, and electing Wendy Winkler of Cincinnati and Martha Buck of Columbus to the Midwest regional board.
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Philadelphia
National Organization For Women
Karen DeCrow
Midwest
Wendy Winkler
Cincinnati
Martha Buck
Columbus
Rizzo Leaves Hospital For Rally After Hip Injury
Philadelphia mayor Frank Rizzo appeared in a wheelchair at a Democratic rally after breaking his hip in a refinery fire. The event drew more than 2,000 attendees at a $100 per plate dinner, where he expressed confidence in winning a second term.
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Philadelphia
Frank Rizzo
Bolivian Air Transport Crash Kills 55 Near La Paz
The Bolivian air force investigates a Convair 440 crash that killed 55 aboard while en route from Tomonoco to La Paz. Among the dead were two cousins of President Hugh Banzer. The aircraft struck a mountain peak shortly after takeoff.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Hugh Banzer
Tomonoco
Weather Outlook: Cloudy Tonight Through Wednesday
A cloudy pattern continues tonight into Wednesday with a 30 percent rain chance tonight and 20 percent on Wednesday. Lows will be in the mid to upper 40s tonight, with highs around the low 60s on Wednesday. Details, Page7.
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Dan
Ohio
Equal Credit Opportunity Act limits sex marital status bias in lending
Beginning today lenders cannot deny credit based on sex or marital status or assume parental plans from age. They must provide reasons for credit denial and allow inquiries for explanations. Rules, phased in over three years, include access to reasons for denial and writing of explanations, with further regulations rolling out on Nov. 30 and for married women seeking independent credit ratings.
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Washington
Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Federal Reserve
Girl Scout Debate Grows On Coed Membership At Convention
At the 40th national Girl Scout convention in Washington delegates debated letting boys join and starting a mini program for ages four and five. Supporters argued coed programs could boost enrollment, but critics favored keeping Girl Scouts all female and age grouping. A hand count indicated the majority wished to remain female only.
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Washington
Camp Fire
Boy Scouts
Clyde Bridges
Hibbing
Maureen O'Connell
Chicago
Brenda Akers
Lawrence
Ind
Yard Sale Draws Crowd on Chauncey Street
Bonnie Dowler advertised a three day yard sale on Messenger Action Ads. Lots of people came and she made about 250 dollars. She calls it the only way to advertise a yard sale.
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Bonnie Dowler
Sycamore Street
Chauncey
Life of a British Redcoat: Miserable Realities Behind the Image
A Boston AP piece recounts 1775 British military life showing brutal discipline 800 to 1 000 lashes for mutiny and theft plus harsh living conditions. Soldiers faced low pay, cramped uniforms, scant medical care, scarce religious support, and a system where promotions and honors were rare.
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William Howe
America
Boston
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