Court OKs desegregation orders in Columbus and Dayton
The Supreme Court on a 7-2 vote upheld citywide desegregation plans in Columbus and Dayton Ohio, permitting busing of tens of thousands of students and enforcing a continuing duty to end past segregation. The ruling, supported by Justices White and the majority, faced dissent from Powell who warned of a new constitutional concept.
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Supreme Court Signals Summer Action On Wage Guideline Challenge
The Court closed its 1978 79 term and left it technically open until October with Chief Justice Burger noting the unusual move. The court may issue summer rulings on the AFL CIO appeal challenging Carter administration authority to withhold federal contracts from violators of voluntary anti inflation guidelines.
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Major Open second-half race tightens to two teams
The Major Open standings show a two team battle as the field narrows in the second half. Analysts project a sprint to the finish with NBC Sports coverage guiding fans.
Firefighters cut response time with Linn County locator system
Firefighters arrived at the scene at least four minutes faster due to Linn County's newer emergency locator system, according to officials.
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Bloody tax revolt earns “bloody good” signals in Britain
Editorial page notes editor William Safire views the British tax revolt as potentially positive. Page 6A. Des Moines man sets record for longest operation. Page 5B. Rex Smith performs You Take My Breath Away. Page 15A. John Travolta joins Bee Gees in Houston. Picture Page. William Neehous recalls a 34 year Venezuela imprisonment and enduring faith. Page 15A.
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Venezuela
Bank Speaks on Community Needs and High Interest
An index page note frames banks as community focused institutions, noting recent interest rates around 10.5 percent and signaling concern for public financial welfare. It emphasizes the bank’s duty to customers and local economy.
Waiting for a Train Captures City Commuters
Amy Finger of Cedar Rapids kicked off her shoes on Fourth Street tracks while waiting for a train to pass. At night Wilber Mann of Central City sits on the railroad signal as he waits.
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Central City
Gas supply for Fourth No Picnic
State officials urge Iowans to stay home on Independence Day as gas stations plan limited July allocations. Dealers warn supplies will stay tight by month’s end and many stations may close after sunset, encouraging travelers to use major highways and travel safely.
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Carter Says OPEC Oil Raises Recession Risk Costing Jobs
President Carter, on Air Force One after visits to Japan and South Korea, warned that oil price hikes by OPEC threaten a recession and could erase about 800,000 U.S. jobs by year end. He cited a 60 percent price rise this year and projected slower growth with inflation surging to 13.4 percent.
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Skylab demise prompts public bets and wild ideas
Public letters to Carter and NASA ponder blowing up Skylab with missiles, while NASA warns debris risk could rise with in-orbit destruction. The San Francisco Chronicle offers subscribers a $2 million insurance guarantee against death, dismemberment, and property damage on Skylab's fall, with limited coverage for non-subscribers.
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