Richmond Area School Decision Could Shape Other Cities
Federal judge orders consolidation of Richmond city and two suburbs for integrated schooling. In line with Detroit ruling, Merhige demands a comprehensive desegregation plan next school year, signaling a new push for city and suburban school integration across major U.S. cities. Black leaders plan similar lawsuits nationwide, aiming to curb de facto segregation.
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Shootout in Dominican Republic Leaves Dozens Dead
A day of battle outside Santo Domingo between police, troops, and suspected Communist guerrillas left an estimated 14 people dead. The clash at a cave 14 miles east of the capital involved tanks, bazookas, and mortars as gunmen hid in the depths. Students rioted, stores were looted, and schools closed as authorities pursued the gang led by Plinio Matos Moguste. The incident underscores years of political instability on Hispaniola, with President Balaguer’s government seeking a quick end to the confrontation.
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Rafael Kasse Ada
Santo Domingo University
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Flavio Risk
Rafael Trujillo
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Joaquin Balaguer
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Council of State
Juan Bosch
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Desegregation Study Tracks Black White School Attendance
The report notes about 28 percent of black students attend mostly white schools in the North and West with lower shares in border states and D C. It cites more than two thirds of black pupils in Southern districts in predominantly white schools and nearly half of whites in predominantly black districts in white schools. Only 0.8 percent of whites in minority districts attend all white schools. The data come from 2,700 districts representing about 20 million pupils, projected to cover all 43.3 million in the 1970 survey. Pottinger says busing aided integration but no systematic measurement exists. He declined comment on the Richmond court ruling to merge a predominantly black city system with nearby white districts.
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Court splits over FPC power to regulate one state utilities
The court narrowly limits federal jurisdiction over Florida Power & Light and other single state utilities connected to interstate grids. In a dissent, Justice Douglas flags dangers of federal overreach, joined by Chief Justice Burger, while Justices Brennan, Marshall and Blackmun back the majority. The case also recalls a separate ruling on confession standards in a Chicago armed robbery appeal, questioning proof beyond a reasonable doubt and noting past standards from 1870.
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Florida
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Chicago
Local option taxes meet mixed reviews in capital briefing
Governor supports regional cooperation proposals on jails water systems and waste facilities, but few advocates appear. Legislators criticize a local option sales tax and prefer gradual income tax changes while acknowledging road funding needs.
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Hijacker Seizes Braniff Flight After Houston Takeoff
A white 22 year old hijacker seized a Braniff International airliner after takeoff from Houston with stops in Dallas Kansas City and Minneapolis He claimed a bomb and showed a pistol while a stewardess was held The hijacker threatened a million dollar payoff and warned of seven sticks of dynamite in his attache case He spoke of a bad military discharge and drug use amid tense negotiations with authorities.
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Demonstrators Rally for British Expulsion From Malta
In Valletta demonstrators attacked British symbols to back Prime Minister Mintoff’s order for British forces to leave by Friday midnight. About 300 of 2,000 marching opponents destroyed the Times of Malta building, toppled a memorial to a Britain-friendly former PM, and spat at a Queen Victoria statue. A government spokesman warned that any British stay past the deadline would be illegal and Malta would seek UN and Council of Europe action.
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Dom Mintoff
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Times of Malta
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Soviet Student Kurashvily Questioned at Dominican Airport
An immigration officer asked to interview Kurashvily in a separate building. a Soviet official offered an official interview in another area. The group moved to a lounge where Kurashvily smoked and avoided reporters. Guards surrounded airport lounges as the discussion stretched on.
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Edward Farley
Kurashvily
TV Coverage For Peking Trip Slated
Washington AP reports President Nixon will have live TV coverage during his Peking journey next month. A Chinese team may visit the U S this spring in return for the Peking trip. Ziegler said an American firm will set up a portable ground station at Peking Airport to relay full press coverage. The schedule for the Nixon visit February 21 to 28 and Mrs Nixon’s planned hospital and school tours was not detailed.
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Britain
Chou En-lai
Chou
China
Desegregation Busing Plan Impacts Richmond Schools
Planning by Merhige in Richmond last autumn ordered busing for about half of the city’s 60,000 pupils, desegregating many Southern schools as part of broader desegregation efforts.
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Richmond
Federal probes target drug traffickers for tax charges
A federal effort aims to squeeze profits from illegal drugs by taxing probes. Gregory Taylor of St. Louis pleaded guilty to tax evasion and received five years and a $3,000 fine. Officials say 328 traffickers are studied, with no published share. The list was built after substantial information, and names of those picked were not released. The goal is 400 traffickers by June 1972, with broad participation across ethnic, racial, and religious groups.
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Gregory Taylor
St. Louis
Taylor
Mujib Sworn In As New Minister In Bangladesh
Sheik Mujibur Rahman shed the presidency for the post of prime minister to head a parliamentary government in Bangladesh. The new nation also drew additional backing from behind the Iron Curtain.
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh declares provisional government amid Mujib oath
Mujib is sworn in in Dacca under a provisional constitution as prime minister holds real power. Diplomats from Moscow-aligned nations recognize Bangladesh, while a Jonesboro High School pep rally protest over Dixie leads to suspensions. The Bangladesh government shifts with Tajuddin Ahmed’s resignation and Kamal Hussain’s appointment.
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