Court extends civil rights to private schools for blacks
The Supreme Court 7-2 rules Reconstruction era law applies to private schools, requiring admission of qualified black students and enabling whites to sue for discrimination. Justice Stewart denounces evasive segregation while Justice Marshall calls laws colorblind. Also a separate 7-1 ruling upholds mandatory retirement for state workers based on age.
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Stewart
Northern
Virginia
South
Thurgood Marshall
Houston
Equal Protection
Massachusetts
Highwa
American Medical Association
Mars Flood History Supported by Viking Findings
Scientists overseeing the Viking probe report new evidence suggesting Mars once experienced flood waters. Harold Masursky of the U S Geological Survey calls the data conclusive proof of water erosion aiding the search for a safe Viking 1 landing site for a life-seeking lab.
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Pasadena
Calif
UPI
Mars
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Earth
Harold Masursky
U.S. Geological Survey
Fourth of July plans for Columbus observance announced
Planners outline a July Fourth program in Columbus starting at 7 p.m. in Frankfort Square then moving to Agricultural Park at 10 p.m. Time capsule will be opened for bolts tightening and items from today may be added. Funds are being raised for fireworks with several baseball games scheduled in Pawnee Park.
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Frankfort Square
Agricultural Park
Jerry Engdah
Larry Wynna
Columbus Area
Beloit Kinzer
Time Capsule
Columbus Telegram
Chamber Office
City Hall
Wynna
Pawnee Park
Indians mark Custer battle centennial at battlefield
Indians and tribal leaders gathered at sunrise around relics at the Custer Battlefield in Montana to honor the 1876 clash. They recalled 264 7th Cavalry deaths and 45 Indian deaths and urged rights protection and treaty compliance amid calls to curb mineral leases and sacred lands.
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Custer Battlefield
Mont
John Wayne
Ellis
Gun
Custer
Crows
Little Bighorn
Ambulance rules delayed beyond July first in Nebraska
Nebraska Health Department delays July 1 implementation of proposed ambulance and rescue service regulations. The 1975 LB418 law created the Ambulance Advisors Board to review rules adopted April 7 1976. Public hearings were held May 10 in Lincoln and May 12 in Grand Island with comments requested by June 25. The board meets June 30 to review testimony before further action.
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Eet
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Health Department
Lincoln
Grand Island
Lance Service and Rescue
Ambulance Advisors Board
Semmens
Kingsley Dam eyed for wind mill project
The Kingsley Dam at Ogallala is among 17 sites nationwide from which four will be chosen to install large wind mills. The experiment aims to generate enough electricity to power dozens of homes and the generators are planned for installation in 1977 and 1978 as part of a nationwide project.
Columbus Considers 3 Million Gallon Water Tank Project
City leaders discuss a 3 million gallon storage tank on the bluffs north of town to boost summer water pressure. negotiations with property owners Elks Club Platte College and others continue as plans include a 24 inch Meridian Road pipeline and cross town lines to 48th Avenue and 30th Street.
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Elks Country Club
Platte College
48Th Avenue
Gilmore
Bluffs
L1th Street
28Th Avenue
Merlin Lindahl
Lindahl
FreedomFest 76 sober celebration draws 35000 at stadium
About 35 000 ex drunks and ex addicts and their friends will gather at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington Minnesota for FreedomFest 76 a Bicentennial event selling only coffee and soda. Wheelock Whitney and his wife Irene sponsored the event planning to spotlight recovery and reduce stigma with speakers Garry Moore Art Linkletter Buzz Aldrin Don Newcombe Harold Hughes Marilyn Sellars Fran Tarkenton among others.
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Bloomington, Minn
UPI
Metropolitan Stadium
Minnesota Twins
New Kicks
Ee Ee
Wheelock Whitney
Irene
van Dyke
Garry Moore
Art Linkletter
Buzz Aldrin
Dodger
Don Newcombe
Iowa
Harold Hughes
Marilyn Sellars
Vikings
Fran Tarkenton
Whitney
Platte College Sets Summer Term Start July 1
Formal registration for summer classes opens next week with in person slots on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 8 am to 3 pm. Academic Counselor Norris Augustin notes students can contact the Student Service Office at PTCC to hold class cards if they cannot register on the given days and that registration can be completed on July 1 before class attendance.
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Norris Augustin
Augustin
PTCC
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Johnson Institute
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