Report cites dismal civil rights record
The U.S. Civil Rights Commission notes progress in Southern school desegregation but minimal gains in the North. It warns the South risks reproducing northern residential segregation as desegregated schools are undercut by segregated neighborhoods and cities. The panel urges a national desegregation standard and coordinated federal action, prioritizing Boston and endorsing pupil transportation busing to promote integration.
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Carter Says Wallace Backers Are Racist Or Frightened
In Concord New Hampshire Carter alleges Wallace supporters are racially motivated or fearful as he campaigns for the Democratic nomination. He notes Meldrim Thomson endorsing Wallace and frames himself as a moderate, southern candidate from Georgia aiming for the presidency.
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Close vote seen on Meskill post
In the Senate Judiciary Committee a near split vote on former Connecticut Gov. Thomas J. Meskill’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit was forecast. Critics from the American Bar Association say he lacks sufficient legal experience and point to a real estate scandal during his term.
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Senate unit approves partial Cambodia aid
Senate foreign aid subcommittee voted 4-3 to authorize 125 million dollars for Cambodia. About 50 million in medical supplies and 73 million in food aid were approved, with Ford seeking 222 million total. House subcommittee remains deadlocked, awaiting caucus direction andCambodian government shakeup.
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Texas
Improvement Seen for Housing Industry
A surge in housing construction is near as deposits into New York state savings banks hit a three year high of 328 million in February. McGraw Hill economist George Christie notes savings inflows boost mortgage lending and cheaper rates, supporting homebuilding while nonresidential construction declines ahead of a broader recovery.
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Meany blasts Simon on income tax rebates
AFL-CIO chief George Meany condemned Treasury Secretary William Simon for favoring rebates that aid the rich to buy appliances while urging the Senate Finance Committee to back at least 30 billion in tax cuts for lower and middle income Americans. He attacked Simon's testimony and highlighted disparities in consumer ownership by income, warning against administration plans that would widen relief to higher earners.
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