Los Angeles Voters Defeat Busing Judge in 1960s Split
In Los Angeles County voters ousted Superior Court Judge Alfred Gitelson known for a pro busing plan. William Kennedy edged him as the Busing issue dominated the campaign. Voters also backed Wilson Riles for state superintendent, signaling nuanced views on race and policy and rejecting a simple racism claim.
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Los Angeles County
Superior Court
Alfred Gitelson
Los Angeles
William Kennedy
Gitelson
Kennedy
Wilson Riles
Riles
Max Rafferty
California
L.A
Rail regulation criticized as unrealistic by railroad president
Mr. W. Graham Claytor Jr., president of Southern Railway System, says railroads are uniquely regulated by government at all levels. He warns that if regulation remains unrealistic and unsound, it could be fatal to privately owned railroads despite their efforts.
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W. Graham Claytor, Jr
Southern Railway System
Humorous Medley Of Dull Teetotalers And Mount Mountaineers
A collection of short jokes and quips about a dull pious teetotaler in heaven with a neighbor, Rod Dangerfield, Mt Marcy being called a foothill, and a Pope Paul VI Yankee Stadium moment with a joking priest at second base. The pieces reference Mount Marcy, Mt Pike's Peak, Lake Placid, and public figures in light satire.
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Adirondack
New York State
Mt. Marcy
Empire State
U.S. Air Force Academy
Pike's Peak
Colorado
Lake Placid
Paul VI
New York
Yankee Stadium
Chet Huntley
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
IRS action may curb public interest law firms
The IRS suspends tax exempt status for certain public interest groups and probes their ground rules. Proponents say environmental aims are worthy while critics argue some firms pursue political ends benefiting specific agendas. The move may curb tax favored advocacy and reshape nonprofit involvement in consumer protection and environmental issues.
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Internal Revenue Service
Ralph Nade
Raiders
Ralph Nader
Center For the Study of
Responsive Law
TRS
IRS
John Gardner
New Urban Coalition
Washington Post
Daily Crossword and Public Interest Debate Column
A mixed feature presents a crossword puzzle and a lengthy editorial discussion on public interest groups and tax-exempt status. It critiques consumer class actions, utilities protests like Storm King, and questions the authority of public interest lawyers in shaping policy.
Democrats ahead in state legislatures reshape districts
A Washington focus reports Democrats won 24 state legislatures to Republicans 17, with control of redistricting in play for 1972. California and Florida gains, Ohio and Pennsylvania shifts, and GOP veto powers influence reapportionment amid a broader Democratic advantage.
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Henry Cathcart
Central Press
Washington
Ashington
GOP
House of Representatives
Nebraska
New York State
Long Island
Allard Lowenstein
Lowenstein
John Terry
California
Senate
Assembly
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Florida
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Rogers Morton
House
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Columbia Forum
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Stellar
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