Fifth graders in New York view future roles and women’s lift
A New York City survey of 52 fifth graders shows girls largely expect to work after school and marriage, with many aiming for medical careers and a minority considering housewives. Boys remain more traditional, yet notice shifts in women’s opportunities. The piece captures evolving views on gender and work, citing remarks from students at two private schools and public discussions about the women's movement and equal pay.
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New York
New York City
Southie Grows Quiet as Busing Divides Boston
In Boston and Caracas, tension over court ordered school integration by busing rose in 1974. White riots, arrests, and threats disrupted South Boston and Hyde Park as police, state troopers, and National Guard faced daily clashes. Senator Kennedy was jeered. buses were stoned. schools closed early. many white students boycotted classes amid ongoing violence and federal scrutiny.
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Edward M. Kennedy
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Hyde Park
Francis W. Sargent
National Guard
Seven New Books at Bennington Free Library
Bennington Free Library adds fiction and reference titles across dozens of authors. Highlights include Louisa May Alcott, Christie, Higgins, Slung, and Tracy with notable works and popular series plus a wide range of general reference and juvenile titles from well known publishers and authors.
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Bennington Free
Effectiveness of New York drug laws in doubt by officials
New York State's Court of Appeals upheld mandatory life terms for narcotics offenders but officials doubt the measure erases drug sales. Judges, prosecutors, and police say hard-core dealers evade enforcement and small-time pushers receive the same penalties, prompting appeals and calls for reevaluation.
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New York
UPI
New York State
State Court of Appeals
Monroe
Andrew Celli
Preiss
Celli
Bronx
Mario Merola
William Gallagher
Criminal Defense Division
Legal Aid Society
Gallagher
Legal Action Center
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Peter Yellin
Court of Appeals
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Buffalo
Yellin
Detectives eye Lord of Lucan
London police say they have positive evidence Earl of Lucan is living in disguise under an assumed name as the coroner’s inquest says he murdered Mrs Sandra Rivett. The 40 year old peer is missing since the attack on Lucan’s town house and faces murder charges in Britain’s first such case in 200 years.
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UPI
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Earl of Lucan
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Sandra Rivett
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