Baseball Antitrust Exemption Questioned by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court acknowledged that baseballs 1922 exemption from antitrust law makes little sense today. Justice Blackmun stated professional baseball is a business engaged in interstate commerce and Congress has not moved to remove the exemption. Chief Justice Burger voiced grave reservations but said courts are not the forum to untangle the issue. The decision may signal a turn toward practical wisdom on other legal thickets.
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John Kennedy
Kennedy
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Wallane
Countdown to a Major League Standstill in Owners Strike
The article discusses the potential for players to strike but notes it was the owners who initiated the walkout. It explores the broader implications for the league, the timing, and the possible impact on games, schedules, and fan interest amid growing tensions between players and management.
Business vs Consumer Legislation Grows as Agency Idea Emerges
Washington notes a shift as a consumer protection bill gains traction in Congress. Major firms like Sears Roebuck, Montgomery Ward, General Electric, and General Motors aid drafting, while a rival business coalition led by Ford plans to oppose the measure with substantial funds and lobbying.
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Big Business
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Yale
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General Motors
Ahead-Hook Business Group
Pfizer Druga
Armstrong Cork
American Cyanamid
General Milly
Grocery Manuachrers of America
Reagan Consumer Affairs Puts Pressure On Publisher
Governor Reagan notes a consumer protection push with a major education drive and a joint effort with the Education Department. A California woman obtained a book after inquiries, and the department reports heavy consumer inquiries as it touts recent laws and education efforts. Loretta Young awarded $540,000 in breach suit over outdated gowns. NBC to appeal.
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Washington Window Dole doubtful for Demos
Republican National Chairman Bob Dole warns the Democratic party may face its final disintegration this year as party leaders fret over electability and reform. The piece notes McGovern’s candidacy, the party’s reform commission, Miami Beach convention near, and ongoing debates over seats, platform, and reorganization amid a crowded field and volatile politics.
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Fallen heroes ride high as Wallace and Humphrey recalled
A Washington opinion piece reflects on George Wallace and Hubert Humphrey, praising their persistence and public service while noting Wallace’s assassination impact and the era's political climate. It contrasts Wallace's rise with Humphrey's later humility and enduring goodwill.
Picketing a Black Bank Sparks Racial Tensions
A two week old protest outside a black bank in Allantia targets wage disputes and alleged discrimination. The scene features black pickets criticizing pay gaps and hiring, while the Southern Christian Leadership Conference accuses local black leaders of chasing "black ink" over brotherhood. The piece links broader claims of reverse racism and affirmative action, noting similar tensions in Flint and at universities pushing minority quotas.
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