Conscience of the senate Hart dies at 64
Michigan senator Philip Hart, known as the conscience of the senate for his quiet integrity and independent votes, died Sunday at 64. Hart, a 1934 Georgetown and 1937 Michigan Law graduate, served 1958 to 1976, championing civil rights and antitrust reform, including a lone dissent against Eastland for pro tem and a vow not to seek a fourth term.
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Dunk Shot Returns to Courts After Ten Year Ban
In a decade this crowd pleaser is allowed again in season play though banned in pregame warmups. The piece notes paradoxes in rules, cites a Tennessee judges ruling on girls basketball, and questions impact on opportunities like college scholarships.
Heightism as prejudice against short people discussed
Don Oakley reports on heightism a bias against short individuals noted by sociologist Saul Feldman and recruiter Robert Hall Hall cites a study showing tall men have 12 percent higher starting salaries than shorter peers Short women face similar bias Hall argues height bias persists in politics and corporate leadership citing presidential trends and the 1968 Nixon McGovern example and the 1976 Carter Ford contest
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Carter Faces Clash Over Inflation Advice From Advisers
Carter's policy posture hinges on trust in Bert Lance versus Pierre Rinfret. Lance pushes wage price restraint and voluntary steps while Rinfret urges rapid price hikes to head off controls. Boardroom tension grows as steel price increases provoke jawboning and mixed signals from the incoming administration.
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Agony on death row prompts call for federal guidelines
A reader argues that Gilmore's possible execution marks the first since 1967 but notes about 400 death row inmates nationwide. The letter urges Congress to establish constitutional guidelines for capital punishment so states can follow a unified framework, ending decade‑long delays.
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Marion Citizens Debate Water Board Merger With City Council
An editorial argues against dissolving the Marion waterworks board and placing control under the city council and manager. It cites past efficiency, cooperation with the city, and long term needs, urging caution and public accountability before any drastic change. The piece notes tax concerns, surplus funds, and historical context.
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Supreme Court hints at restraint on desegregation busing
Washington observes the high court signaling a shift away from aggressive busing plans. In the Austin Texas case the court sent a remand with vague suggestions, implying limits on remedies and a tougher standard for desegregation while noting residential patterns drive imbalance. Washington Star Syndicate
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