Supreme Court declares segregation in public schools must end
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous ruling led by Chief Justice Warren Burger, says state mandated school segregation must end. Desegregation should start with faculties and extracurriculars, and courts may enforce remedies if boards fail to act. The decision zigs on busing, quotas, and the need to consider race in desegregation schemes.
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Southern officials rail at Supreme Court busing ruling
Southern leaders react with outrage to the high court ruling approving busing to achieve racial balance in schools. Governors condemn the decision as hypocritical while urging compliance with minimal disruption. Critics warn of hefty local bus costs and increased taxpayer burden. Public notices mention film listings and showings.
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Mendoza painter found guilty of attempting to kill Pope
Bolivian painter Benjamin Mendoza Y Amor, 34, was convicted in Manila of attacking Pope Paul VI with a 13 inch dagger on November 27. He receives a sentence ranging from two years, four months and one day to four years, two months in prison. Judge Bautista rejected defense claims of non-intent and ordered an appeal bond set at 1333 dollars. Mendoza reacted angrily as he left the courtroom.
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Haiti’s Papa Doc fights to survive at 64 years old
The piece notes François Duvalier’s frail health as his 64th birthday passes, with aides ruling by his son Jean Claude and daughter Marie Denise Dominique. It recalls repeated assassination attempts, U.S. aid withdrawal, and a fragile Haiti economy aided by low wages, light industry, and growing tourism.
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Allies probe A Shau Valley in Laos border drive
Allied reconnaissance teams and smaller South Vietnamese units probing the A Shau Valley under air cover as a forthcoming campaign looms in the Laotian border area. Heavy North Vietnamese resistance is reported for the first time, with B52 bombers striking areas northwest of A Shau. Brigadier General Vu Van Giai says the operation aims to clear out elements of three North Vietnamese divisions and four regiments from northern provinces.
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Lon Nol to form a new government in Cambodia
Phnom Penh Radio Cambodia said Chief of State Cheng Heng accepted Lon Nol s resignation but asked him to form a new cabinet amid a grave national crisis. The National Assembly promoted Lon Nol to Marshal and National Hero as Sirik Matak runs the government during his absence.
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Nixon Agnew deny rift over China policy dispute
White House said Tuesday there is absolutely no disagreement between President Nixon and Vice President Agnew over recent steps to improve relations with Mainland China. Press Secretary Ziegler stated Agnew authorized him to speak for the vice president and noted no vast split in China policy.
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