Yale Harassment suit mirrors a courtward shift in US policy
A critique argues the Yale University gender harassment case reflects a broader move toward resolving social disputes in courts rather than by private action. The piece contends laws are costly luxuries and politicians use court outcomes to shirk responsibility, blaming courts for desegregation, rights movements, and political changes while highlighting ongoing national tensions from abortion to energy.
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Quiet Carter Years Foreseen Amid Broad Public Calm
A Midwest tour finds Americans largely content with Carter's presidency and a lull before potential upheavals. People voice inflation concerns, weather and crop prices, and school conditions, but overall mood favors the status quo and cautious liberal restraint on new social legislation. Some observers warn the calm could prove temporary as a major national or international crisis looms.
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Williams College appoints Baxter as president
James Phinney Baxter 3d, a renowned naval affairs authority and Harvard professor, is named the 10th president of Williams College succeeding Dr. Tyler Dennett who resigned after three years amid trustee disputes. The item also notes local events and regional notices.
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Maine billboard ban praised despite cost concerns
In Brunswick Maine the Times Record reports support for a bill to end roadside billboards. Critics warn of job losses, but supporters argue travelers should not be distracted by ads for Jersey products. They say scenery matters more than commercial clutter on highways.
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