Court ruling on pools a blow to blacks in Jackson
The Supreme Court ruling allowing Jackson Mississippi to close public pools to avoid integration is a major setback for African Americans. Justices Black and White diverge on motive and state action, with reactions from Kunstler Abernathy and Simon highlighting concerns over civil rights gains. Mayor Davis pins potential pool construction to the ruling as a fall plan.
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Tragedy in Spring Lake Park mother and daughter shot
Spring Lake Park police say Gail Hancock 21 and her 3 year old daughter Tammy were found dead at their home from gunshot wounds. Authorities withheld further details.
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Postal Service Announces New Overseas Rates
The Postal Service states new overseas air mail rates take effect July 1 boosting annual revenue by 20.6 million dollars. Letters to all non Western Hemisphere destinations rise to 21 cents per half ounce with changes varying by region. Canada and Mexico air mail rates moved to 1 cent last month.
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Nixon tightens open housing policy amid lawsuits and rules
Administration officials announce a strengthened open housing stance. Key moves include denying federal aid to subsidized housing bans, Mitchell filing a suit against Black Jack Missouri over racially excluding a complex, and Romney prioritizing funding for suburbs that break up racial concentrations.
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