Boston School Bias Cited Sparks Federal Hearing
Washington reports the Department of Health, Education and Welfare cited Boston public schools for alleged racial discrimination against black and Spanish speaking children and deferred federal funds for new programs three months pending a hearing before a federal examiner. The action marks a major compliance step against a northern school system.
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Washington
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Boston Public Schools
William H. Ohrenberger
IRA Wing Plans Stepup Amid Northern Ireland Tensions
Belfast reports two British soldiers killed as IRA militants order a stepup in fighting amid stalled peace talks. Provisionals had signaled a pause after the official IRA suspended military actions, reflecting mounting pressure for peace.
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Chisholm Wins Equal Time Bid on TV for Presidential Run
A federal appeals court ordered two major networks to give Rep. Shirley Chisholm equal time before the June 6 California primary. The ruling directs CBS to air a half hour of prime time and ABC to include her in or provide a half hour before June 4.
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Columbia Broadcasting System
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J. Chisholm
Gravel Seeks Democratic Veep Nomination if Ticket Opens
Senator Mike Gravel of Alaska said in SOUTH PORTLAND he would seek the Democratic vice presidential nomination if delegates can pick the candidate at an open convention. He plans meetings with Democratic delegations to push two platform planks including tax reform and secrecy limits. The 42-year-old senator gained attention last year by releasing sections of the Pentagon Papers.
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Mike Gravel
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EPA Allows Ford to Produce Cars Without Selling Them
The EPA plans to permit Ford Motor Co to produce 1979 model cars but not sell them until engines pass federal anti pollution standards. EPA Administrator William D Burkelshaus said shipments to dealers may occur for display while testing continues.
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Thomas M. Ty
Bloch
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West Vir Shinia
Duchess Welcomed as Windsor Heir Arrives for Funeral
Windsor palace opens to the divorced American socialite for the first time since the Duke of Windsor’s death. She travels from Paris to stay in a royal suite until the funeral on Monday, following his death Sunday.
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Lone suspect Bremer cleared of conspiracy in Wallace shooting
The FBI concluded no conspiracy or accomplices linked to Arthur Herman Bremer in the May 15 attack on Alabama Governor George C. Wallace. Investigators, aided by hundreds of agents in the United States and Canada, say the inquiry is essentially complete. A Canadian report notes Bremer was seen in Ottawa during Nixon’s April visit, including a police questioning near a service station as the presidential motorcade passed.
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James Curtis Ayers obituary in Beckley WV
James Curtis Ayers 71 of Beckley died Friday in Charleston General Hospital. A former New River Co. miner at Cranberry and UMW member, he lived in Beckley 35 years. Survived by wife Mary Magdalena. children James E. and four daughters. mother Cora Ayers. brother Clarence. sisters Gordie Altic Becky Gill Eula Shanklin. 11 grandchildren. Services Sunday 2 pm at Melton Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Bass. burial Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call today from 5 to 6 am.
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U S Armadas Rescue of Downed Pilot After 23 Days
A combined U S Air Force rescue armada freed Capt Roger C Lecher from behind enemy lines near Hanoi after 23 days. He survived on 15 pounds and praised the hoist from the Jolly Green helicopter. His F4 Phantom was shot down on May 10 during his 407th mission. a second crewman remains missing.
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FCC Okays Transfer Of Radio Station Stock
The FCC approved the acquisition of control of Broadcasting Co by C Farrell Johnson, enabling Johnson to own WVAR. The move follows stock purchases from the South Charleston Jaycees Larry A. Tucker and Carl E land the Governor's Highway Safety Bureau, with the transfer affecting radio operations in South Charleston and Richwood.
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Car Cycle Crash in Logan Kills One
A collision on West Virginia Route 10 west of Logan killed Donald, as car driver Robert Spence faces charges for failure to yield and negligent homicide. The day’s road toll for the state rose to 196 in 1972, with numerous obituaries and funeral notices following from Logan County communities.
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Ole
Here
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Justice Addition
City Girl Graduates At Northwestern University
Evanston Illinois Eileen Davis Bowman daughter of Mr and Mrs Irving Bowman will graduate from Medill School of Journalism Northwestern University and burial will be in Wyant Cemetery near Milton. Service will be 2 p m Sunday at Heck Funeral Home Milton Kanawha Blvd Charleston with Rev Homer Estes officiating Friends may call after 3 p m today.
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King Cemetery
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Heck Funeral Home
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Homer Estes
Bennett
Euell Dair
Lobban Funeral Home
Alderison
Norman H. ‘Wasson
Riverview Cemetery
Alderson
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Rev. John B. Smith Dies at 101 Burial Today
The Rev. John Blair Smith died at 101 and a funeral service is set for 2 pm at Knight-Young Funeral Home in Clendenin with burial at Sunset Memorial Park in South Charleston. He started preaching at 75, served as pastor of a Duck Baptist Church, and worked as a miner and lumberman in Webster and Clay counties. Surviving: son John B. Jr., daughters Ruth Whitaker and Gertrude Trammel, sister Bessie Humphreys.
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Scouts Paper Drive Today in Kanawha City
Boy Scout Troop 188 will pick up newspapers from residents between 35th and 57th streets in Kanawha City at 9 a.m. today.
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Boy Scout Troop
Man Refuses Work in Japan Dies After Diet Diary
Police report a 60 year old Japanese man starved to death after refusing work. They found his body and a diary stating he had no money or intention to work and had not eaten for three days.
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