Supreme Court faces Bakke case over race based admission
The California Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that Bakke, a white applicant, was discriminated against by a university quota that reserved 16 of 100 medical school places for minorities. It rejected the idea that diversity justifies racial discrimination and warned that classifying by race harms individuals.
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Smaller portions trend grows in dining out
Opinion piece notes a shift toward smaller restaurant portions benefiting many. It highlights establishments offering smaller, cheaper meals beyond the standard steak for two or three, and criticizes the wasteful meals and badge like Milady or Kiddies' Menu labels. The author urges more pragmatic portion sizes across eateries.
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Calorie mindful menus urge smaller portions for health and price
The text argues for moderate portions with option to pay for larger servings, noting food costs vary by area. It suggests 30 percent smaller portions priced 10 to 15 percent less, while excess grain could aid calories for those in need rather than waste. It contrasts rent and labor in business decisions and links portioning to broader global hunger issues.
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Channel to jail for some congressmen
A detailed account of the U S intelligence apparatus and its back channels, focusing on ELINT, the NSA, and NSC staffers, and tracing the history of intelligence leaks and alleged payoffs involving U S congressmen. It highlights key figures like William G Hyland and Juanita Moody and references the Pike Committee and Justice Department actions.
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Bennington News Briefs Include Fires, Films and Elections
Fire truck responds to a four bell alarm as exhaust issues echo the season’s sniffles. Mrs. Harris speaks on floor care in Manchester. Milk fund strain prompts drive for donations for 85 children. New refrigerated milk truck joins Fillmore Farms. Vermont police probe a break in at North Pownal Store with a bloody trail. Goodyear film project steadies in Bennington with William Buckley as advance man. Local eateries open new spots and a Snoopy party posters promote Girl Scouts. Searsburg Town Meeting votes liquor sale 16 to 4 no aid yes. weather oaths seen in early voter turnout. Incumbent Selectman Higgins wins third term. Local dog chase incident ends in animal’s demise. Historic notes trace US currency birth, NYC blizzard, Taft burial, WWII raids, Hawaii statehood, Queen Elizabeth II birth, James Earl Ray plea, and Erle Stanley Gardner death. Recycle this paper.
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Energy Prices and Policy Sparks Global Critique
Quotes from Peter Rodgers Dr Eli Ginzberg and George Meany condemn U S energy policy and social welfare reforms arguing the United States drains OPEC supplies keeps energy prices low through flawed regulation and fails to spread life saving medical knowledge while echoing broader discontent with tax rebates and fiscal priorities.
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