Rights director proposes shift in Civil Rights Commission work
Linda Chavez, newly named staff director, urges major redirection of the commission's agenda. Proposals include reviewing affirmative action impacts on whites of Eastern and Southern European descent, canceling several prior studies, and revising desegregation and bilingual education research.
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12-year-old girl kept in solitary for refusing to testify
A Solano County judge ordered at least three more days in isolation for a 12-year-old girl who has refused to testify against her stepfather on child molesting charges. The hearings revealed the mother allegedly offered a brass bed if she testified, but reporters are withholding names due to age.
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Dog Lady Missing as Dozens of Dogs Suspect in Death
In Delavan Kansas authorities search for Julia Stoddard a 68 year old woman also known as the Dog Lady. Officials fear she may have been eaten by her more than 100 dogs amid severe winter conditions. A Morris County search team will comb the countryside for clues.
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Meese Announces Elimination of 1800 Government Publications
President's counselor Edwin Meese announced the termination of 1800 government pamphlets and books. Publications range from Controlling Bedbugs to Living with Radiation and cover topics from chicken lice to kitchen ranges. The move aims to save $85 million annually and end 150 million copies.
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Sun-Times Top Editors Resign Ahead of Murdoch Takeover
The Chicago Sun-Times四 four top managers James Hoge Ralph M Orwell Thomas M Tallarico and Robert M McCormick resigned effective Monday as Rupert Murdoch takes control from the Marshall Field family. Murdoch expected to overhaul coverage. Columnist Mike Royko remains on vacation.
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Reagan to address U S Soviet ties before Stockholm talks
President Reagan is expected to deliver a speech signaling a positive posture toward the Kremlin before the January 18 meeting between George Shultz and Andrei Gromyko at an East West conference opening in Stockholm. Officials say the address aims to set a constructive tone for the talks.
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Security Council condemns South Africa over Angola raid
The United Nations Security Council condemned South Africa for attacks on Angola and urged immediate troop withdrawal. In a 13 to 0 vote with the United States and Britain abstaining, Angola and 12 co sponsors removed a sanctions clause to avoid a veto. South Africa had sent troops into Marxist Angola last month targeting SWAPO bases.
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Mother's joy as world’s first test-tube quadruplets born
In Melbourne the mother of the world’s first test-tube quadruplets visited the day-old boys at the Royal Women’s Hospital with her husband. The babies were delivered by Caesarean section Friday by a team of 28 doctors and nurses and are reported in excellent condition by Dr. Neil Roy.
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Glenn attacks Mondale on secret plans in NH campaign
Sen John Glenn accuses Walter Mondale of vague secret plans for economy and environment while Mondale touts deficits and acid rain cuts. Glenn cites Mondale pledge to cut federal deficits by over 50 percent in four years and accuses it of election deception during NH primary push. Mondale counters with Florida spending limits aimed at saving billions in medical costs by 1989 without elderly impact.
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Man given 25 year term for running down Hispanic boy
Gerald Thomas Gerlock Jr. 22 received 20 years for aggravated manslaughter plus two five year terms for hindering apprehension, all tied to the March 15 death of 7 year old George DeCasanova in Camden New Jersey. Prosecutors cited racial bigotry as the motive. He must serve at least 10 years before parole with a $1050 fine.
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