Supreme Court backs no obligation to fund abortions for indigents
Opinion says states are not required to use public funds for abortion costs and upholds freedom of choice beyond abortion to contraception and adoption. The piece notes public funding trends since 1973, cites costs, and discusses moral and legal arguments amid rising anti abortion sentiment.
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Supreme Court
United States
Lewis Powell
Powell
Minnesota Civil Liberties Union
Health, Education and Welfare Department
F-18 Drama In Washington Aides Rally Support
A column links Tip ONeill Ted Kennedy and Ed Brooke to reviving the F-18 fighter with GE engines amid Navy budget refusals. The plan costs hundreds of millions and aims to secure a multi mission plane despite initial Navy objections. The piece mocks political theater and teases lasting security gains.
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Washington
U.S. Navy
Grumman Aerospace Corp
Bethpage
Long Island
McDonnell- Douglas
General Electric
Lynn
Mass
House
Tip O’neill
Massachusetts and Sons
Ted Kennedy
Ed Brooke
White House
Pentagon
Defense
Harold Brown
Rep
O'Neill
Tip
Teddy
Kennedy
Brooke
Massachusetts
Bat
Navy
Grumman
Iran
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Air fares drop as budget airlines reshape transatlantic travel
The piece touts low cost transatlantic flights led by Freddie Laker with Skytrain prices around 237 dollars, while major carriers Pan Am and TWA promise price matching. It notes nonrefundable no frills service, first come first served boarding, and no reservations, plus strategies like prepaid hotels and airport motels to cope with delays and limited seats.
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Washington
Eruppe
Atlantic
United States
Laker
New York
London
Mr. Laker
Carter
Pan Am
TWA
Hyde Park
Spanish Riviera
Open appointments system draws interest in Minnesota
Gov. Rudy Perpich champions an open appointments process for state agencies and boards, featuring public screening by Gloria Griffin's 8‑member commission. Applicants face public interviews, with finalists presented to the governor who keeps final say. The system, used since 1973 at state universities, aims to curb patronage and boost public confidence.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Rudy Perpich
Governor’s Appointments Commission
Gloria Griffin
Congress
Commission
Perpich
Appointments Commission
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labority
Ulric Scott
Scott
Minnesota State University Board
Garry Hays
Hays
Government Commission
State Boxing Board
State Arts Board
State Board of Watchmakers
FBI scrutiny questions bureau honesty and controls
Washington officials acknowledge doubt about FBI lawfulness as Atty. Gen. Bell and FBI Director Kelley admit uncertainty and discuss ongoing investigations. They cite secretive practices language barriers and incomplete record keeping as obstacles to full disclosure amid post 1966 burglary and wiretap scrutiny.
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Margaret Gentry
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
FBI
Atty
Griffin Bell
Clarence M. Kelley
Bureau
Bell
Kelley
Pioneer invites letters to the editor for publication
The Pioneer calls for signed letters to the editor of about 300 words or less. Longer pieces may be edited. Unsigned letters will not be published, and withheld names are allowed only in exceptional cases. Mail or deliver typewritten letters to the Pioneer Bemidji. opinions expressible by writers are their own. The Pioneer may reject unsuitable submissions.
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House
Bell
FBI
Justice Department
Kelley
New York
Bureau
Weather Underground
Department
Pioneer
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