Maori unrest simmers under surface
In Rotorua on New Zealand's North Island, Maori militancy grows amid language and job tensions. Younger Maoris cite discrimination, push compulsory Maori language teaching, and clash with pakehas over names and social acceptance. Economic strain from Pacific island arrivals heightens tensions as assimilation erodes.
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Dick Kleiner
Rotorua
New Zealand
Nea
North Island
Air New Zealand
Jaovis
Pacific Ocean
Waretini
Louise Paaka
Rangitamoe
America
New
Des Moines family may regain custody after tower protest
The judge's ruling allows Larry Wiese and his wife to regain custody of their three children if they secure adequate housing and the father undergoes psychiatric evaluation. The kids were taken April 30 amid school-absence concerns after Wiese protested at a Des Moines TV tower.
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Des Moines
Larry Wiese
Wiese
Polk County
Don Tidrick
Tiune
Kathleen
Daniel
Dabne
Wiesel
Tidrick
Wieses
Ann Cochran
Polk County Juvenile Court
Veterans Administration
Franklin Hotel
Trons
Bhe
Schuyler School Faculty Pay Agreement Reached
The Schuyler Board of Education and faculty ended negotiations on salaries with a base pay of 6800 dollars, a 4 17 percent rise from last year, while maintaining experience steps and education increases. They also agreed on annual sick leave notices, monthly payroll deduction stubs, and keeping the insurance fringe benefit unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler
Board of Education
Hearing set on appointing new Motor Vehicle Board member
Lincoln Nebraska AP The legislature's Committee on Committees schedules a Wednesday hearing on confirming Kennelis Hilton's successor on the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board after Hilton resigned. Governor Exon named former Game Commission member Francis Hanna of Thedford as the replacement. committee chairman Whitney noted doubts about confirmation.
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Lincoln
Neh
State
Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board
J. James Exon
Kennelis Hilton
Cambridge
Hilton
Game Commission
Francis Hanna
Thedford
Committee On Committees
Pelle
Ramey
World Trade Week Prompts Debate On U S Trade
In New York AP reports World Trade Week highlights pressures on the U S trade balance as exports and imports shift, the dollar wobbles, and markets grow nervous. The piece notes a first century trade deficit of 2.7 billion, exports up 2.1 billion in Q1 1978, and a reliance on imports for key industries.
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New York
United States
U.S
United
AIM Leaders To Face Court In Nebraska Disturbance Case
Three leaders of the American Indian Movement, Hassell Means and his brother Ted, both Porcupine residents, plus Edgar Bear Runner, are slated for court appearances in Gering and Scottsbluff in connection with January disturbances. Russell Means and Bear Runner face county court arraignments, while Ted Means faces a district court proceeding on assault counts. Carter Camp is charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possession of components for destructive devices.
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Gering
Neb
Scottshlutt
Hassell Means
Ted
Porcupine
Edgar Bear Runner
Russell Means
Bear Runner
Means
Bear Tuner
Ted Means
Carter Camp
Stillwater
Oxla
Schmitz Rejoins Republican Party During Watergate Crisis
John Schmitz, former American party presidential candidate, says he has rejoined the Republican Party citing the Watergate crisis. He changed registration in Orange County to resume ties to the party he served in the state legislature and U S Congress from 1964 to his 1974 primary defeat.
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Santa Ana
Calif
John Schmitz
American Party
Republican Party
Nixon
Schmitz
Orange County
Congress
Omaha Police Union seeks four day week and pay hike
The Omaha Police Union has given contract demands to the city negotiating chair including a four day work week a 10 percent pay rise two additional holidays higher uniform allowances meal allowances and insurance for officers dependents.
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Omaha
Neb
Apjoa
American idea of success tainted by doubt
AP reports a survey by the American Management Association shows many businessmen resist conformity and feel rising pressures to fit expectations. Two hundred eighty-two1 replies reveal health strains from job pressures and an unsatisfying share of middle and supervisory managers, with many considering changing occupations in the past five years.
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John Cunnife
NEW York
American Management Associations
Eary
Adilida Ts
Richard Haber
America
American Management Association
Dale Tarvowieski
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