UB racism workshop examines courts schools and housing
A full day workshop at the University of Bridgeport exposed students and community members to institutional racism in the courts, schools and housing. Coordinated by Thomas Todd and Ernest Parker, the sessions covered education, housing and criminal justice with contributions from Yale’s Ann Robinson and others.
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Wbe
Uiversity of Bridgeport
Thomas Todd
Todd Saige
SAI
Decil J
Mr. Todd
HECUS
Ernest Parker
Todd
Isques
Jelenian Rhoto
Keith Minton
Model Cities Housing Corporation
Model Cities
Sherman Street
Hough Avenue
Restoration Company, Inc
Whic
Isaac B. Thomas
Hector Nieves
Proft Corporation
Psychology Emphasized in Morning Talks at Conference
Five workshop sessions explored anti racist psychology, with Dr Ann Robinson of Yale University urging discussion on the pain minority students suffer from racism. Dr Robert Dallos of UMass noted cultural bias in tests and urged fair assessments across cultures. Brooklyn community organizers and Amherst educators shared efforts to reform neighborhood and public schools toward racial neutrality.
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Ann Robinson
Yate University
Robert i Dallols
University of Massachusetts
Sam Manuel
Brooklyn
N.Y
Paul
Keynote speakers discuss cultural pluralism and racism
Feranca endorses cultural pluralism to protect children from bias. Wilcox of Afram Associates argues racism is a white problem and minorities must refuse to be oppressed. He calls for redefining humanity to include blackness and whiteness and urges minorities to act for self defense and self assertion.
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Feranca
Wilcox
Afram Associates
Harlem
America
Wilenk
Mr.Wilcox
Allen Ginsberg at HCC Stirs Crowd With Readings and Song
Allen Ginsberg read new poems at Hottsa Community College accompanied by Peter Orlovsky. He described famine in Bangladesh and an LSD inspired Wales poem, with Tibetan chants and playful ditties. He spoke frankly on homosexuality as part of a broader freedom movement and discussed meditation, hypnotism, and the Watergate era.
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Allen Ginsberg
Hottsatonig Community College
Hell
Peter Orlovsky
Ginsberg
Bangladesh
Wales
Gingsberg
Stokes
Rudatiam
Glisberg
Rocky Mountain
West Coast
Hawaii
Cambodia
Mr. Ginsberg
Aneawhman
Wiliam Blake
William) Burroughs
William F. Buckley
Buckley
Wales Visitation
Allen
Mat
Skylab Cameras Probe Sun From North Pole
Skylab cameras aimed eight devices at the sun to study solar radiation that drives Earth's weather and communications. Astronauts Gerald P. Carr, Edward G. Gibson, and Willian R. Moyne photographed polar features and spicules to understand heat distribution and ultraviolet radiation affecting life and storms on Earth.
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Stage Center
Houston
Skylab
Sun
North Poly
Earth
Gerald P. Cars
Edward G. Gibson
Willan R. Moyne
Solar North Pole
Edmund M. Reeves
Hars Yard College Diservatory Salar
Salé
Xtm
Nixon plan prioritizes energy fuel allocations across sector
Washington UPI reports that public transit, energy producers and suppliers will receive first priority for scarce petroleum fuels under Nixon's energy allocation program. Simon cited agriculture, freight, and the postal system in a two tier system with Category 1 high priority and Category 2 second priority. Regulators publish today with law likely after Congressional approval this week.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Ward
House Agriculture Committee
William E. Simon
Federal Energy Oiffice
FIEQ
Usting Agriculture
Federal Register
Congress
Simon
Secretive rhetoric sparks congressional critics debate
Critics say the administration overreaches with harsh security messaging, arguing the rhetoric fuels fear rather than informing the public. They urge clearer, calmer explanations of policy and risks.
Nixon names Hill as Lodge successor in Argentina post
President Nixon announced the nomination of Robert C. Hill, 56, as ambassador to Argentina and assistant secretary for international security affairs. Hill will replace John Davis Lodge, who resigned, and has prior ambassadorial service in Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Mexico. The piece also notes an unrelated historical reference to Gjorg Balgerl, a Hungarian colonel and inventor.
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Washington
UPS
Nixon
Roblent C
Hill
Argentina
John Davis Lodge
Westport Conn
New Hampshire
Costa Rica
el Salvador
Mexico
Gjorg Balgerl
Boston Mesi and the Athens of America nickname history
Boston, often called the Athens of America, earned its reputation from numerous cultural and educational institutions. The moniker highlights the city’s prominence in arts, learning, and public life across decades.
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Boston
Mesi
Athens
America
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Robert J. Despres
Yale University
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Louise Mendoza
Goodwill
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Mendoza
Frank Williams
Bridgeport
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Suburban Action Institute
Juan
Tamayo
HCC
U.S.D.A
Tal
Dacambar
Ribicoff
New England
Smon
John Sawhill
FEO
Tne
Aint
Sawhill
Governor Meskill
Governor’s Community Forum
Thomas Meskill
Ernor
State Information Bureau
Dee Hess
Cloonan Middle School
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Stamford
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