Study Spurred Busing Regrets Result
Washington AP reports James Coleman, author of the 1966 Coleman Report on school integration, says court ordered busing increases racial isolation in large cities due to white flight and fear of disorder. He notes smaller communities see success and urges incentives to keep whites in integrated schools. Coleman cites urban institute study of about 12,000 districts and predicts further re segregation as white flight grows.
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Chuckle On Convictions And Prejudices Explained
A witty reflection contrasts conviction with prejudice noting you can explain a conviction without anger. The joke suggests emotions rise with prejudice, while reasoned stance on beliefs stays calm.
Informers Cloud AIM Verdicts In Wounded Knee Case
U S District Judge Warren Urbam sentenced two men to probation for their part in the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee by AIM forces. Terry Williams of Pawnee Oklahoma and Manuel Alvarado of Westchester California received probation amid a bid to dismiss convictions over alleged government insider information. Dur hum, a former Des Moines officer and former FBI informer in 1974, testified he had opportunities to learn defense strategy, with other informers named as Guy and Jill Schaffer.
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Study Saying 1 Execution Stops 8 Murders Rapped
An economist Isaiah Ehrlich claim that each execution may deter as many as eight murders drew strong dissent from NAACP Legal Defense Fund lawyers in the Jesse Fowler case. The brief argues the 75 page unpublished paper is riddled with errors and proves nothing about the real world. The Supreme Court faces Fowler's appeal on capital punishment with a ruling anticipated this month.
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Consumer Lobbyist Accused Of Bias on CPSC Advisory Panel
A Ralph Nader group charges Margaret Robson, longtime National Small Business Assn. official and consultant, serves as a consumer representative on a CPSC advisory panel. CPSC Chair Richard Simpson says the charge is valid but Robson has one month left to serve. The panel includes five consumer members to shape policy.
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UPI
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National Small Business Assn
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Simpson
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Iran signs multimillion dollar deal for intelligence facility
United States officials report Iran has contracted with Rockwell International to build a sophisticated communications intelligence facility in Iran. The plan includes recruiting former National Security Agency personnel and Air Force Security Service members. The Shah asked for secrecy, and officials say the arrangement is unique for direct host nation access to sensitive techniques.
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Ford Franco talks stall Spanish bases fate looms
President Ford met General Franco in Madrid to discuss extending the 22 year U S Spain defense pact and the possible shutdown of bases. Talks at El Pardo Palace spanned four hours with June negotiations expected to hammer out a satisfactory agreement.
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Optimistic About Restart of Step by Step Mid East Talks
American officials aboard Air Force One say the chance of reviving the step by step approach to Middle East peace is rising. President Ford and Henry Kissinger head to Salzburg for a crucial meeting with Sadat, with officials warning that failure could lead to war within six months to two years. They expect Sadat to propose concessions to restart negotiations with Israel and unfreeze talks, signaling renewed U.S. optimism since shuttle diplomacy broke down in March.
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Doctors Stage Malpractice Insurance Strike Across States
New York doctors plan Sunday curtailment of services while San Antonio anesthesiologists begin a strike at midnight Saturday. In Austin and Beaumont, work slowdowns and backing for the strike by surgeons were reported. Legislatures in New York and Texas consider bills to lower malpractice costs and regulate insurance.
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