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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1970

Page

17

Black Set Free by Nixon Backs Carswell for Court

WASHINGTON judge G Carswell's path to the Supreme Court faced delay after a statement from a nationally known black leader. The piece notes Dr Matthew, a jailed advocate linked to NEGRO, and Nixon's commutation of his sentence, highlighting the era's politics on black economic and legal matters. The article also mentions other prisoners seeking clemency and a letter from Senator J Gurney endorsing Carswell.

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Governor declines funding for involuntary school busing

North Carolina Governor Bob Scott announced he will not authorize public funds for involuntary busing to achieve racial balance in schools, citing a 169 General Assembly law. He urged adherence to the law while noting federal court orders on integration. The move mirrors actions by other Southern governors amid ongoing desegregation court decisions.

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