Federal Court orders new desegregation plans in 37 Louisiana districts
The Fifth Circuit ruled 37 Louisiana school systems must submit new desegregation plans within 30 days for the 1969-70 term, reversing district court opinions that freedom of choice alone achieved integration. It cited low black enrollment in formerly all-white schools and urged judges to pick among various strategies, including grade or school pairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Federal Appeals Court
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Sth
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Sth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Appeals Court
Tangipahoa Parish
South
Vietnam War tosses over Ap Bia hill contested outcomes
Reports say 101st Airborne moving from Dong Ap Bia as U S commanders clash over whether a pullout has begun. About 550 American deaths and 300 wounded were recorded at Ap Bia while roughly 600 North Vietnamese were killed. The battle sparks congressional critique over strategy and the hill’s importance amid a troubled supply line near Laos. Paratroopers faced minimal resistance on ridgelines but South Vietnamese troops endured sporadic mortar fire near the A Shau Valley.
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101St Airborne Division
U.S
Saigon
Dong Ap Bia
Ap Bia
United States
Laos
A Shau
Civilian status claimed by 22 year old in Bragg stockade
Ronald Headland a 22 year old former Greenville musician and radio announcer asked a federal judge to order release claiming he is a civilian. He says he was honorably discharged from the National Guard just before induction into the Army as a draftee. His lawyers say he was informed he’d be 4-F and that he was arrested May 6 for AWOL and detained at Fort Bragg. Officials confirm he remains incarcerated. A hearing is scheduled May 11 in Vieville before U.S. District Judge Al Butler.
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Fayetteville
WN. C
Army
Bragg Stockade
Ronald Headland
Greenville
N. C
National Guard
Meadland
Virginia Guard
U.S
al Butler
Vieville
Tobacco export program aims to boost U.S. sales abroad
The department funds overseas tobacco promotion with private cofunding totaling about 81 million since 1954 and about 240,000 annually for Japan Thailand and Austria plus 100000 for costs of officials. The program targets countries with tobacco monopolies and welcomes American additives in products for local consumption.
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Kiger Sid
U.S
Japan
Thailand
Austria
Kiger
Munich
West Germany
Tabacco
Tobieco
Harris slips on tradition in nonpartisan race
Analysis shows Harris the party chairman openly backed Bradley in a nonpartisan contest while McGovern and Cranston urged support for Bradley via broadcasts. Yorly defeats Bradley in a high turnout runoff amid racial tension questions as Yorty accuses Bradley of aligning with black militants.
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Harris
Nationale
Democratic Party of California
Bradley
McGovern
Heal
Convention Reform Commission
Cranston
Los Angeles
Yorly
Pat
Yorty
Gener
Cigarette advertising curbs advance in Congress amid protests
Four college students carried a coffin to the Capitol steps to protest cigarette ads. Their sponsor, John Banthal, said the display aims to spur publicity without breaking the law. Banthal, 28, is a one man lobbyist for stronger anti advertising laws with BASU. The bill, backed by tobacco-state representatives led by Rep. David E B Satterfield, includes a stronger health warning and ends in 1973.
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FCC
Fre
David EB
Satterfield F1
D-Va
Capitol
John F. Ban
Siam Columbia Union College
Takomat Park
Vietnam
Banzhal
Basu
Heath
New Police Measures In Brazil To Halt Terrorism
In Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo police implement tighter security after the jail escape by seven political prisoners and the murders of priest Rev. Henrique Pereira Neto and Walter Lino de Matos. Police guard embassies and seek to curb rising political violence linked to military rule and press censorship.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Henrique Pereira Neto
Dot Helder
Walter Ling de Mates
Brazilian Democratic Movement
Sao Paulo
Pereira Neto
University of Recife
Lino de Matos
Sied
Helder
Dom Helder
New
Mont Vani
San Pain
Garda
Vid
Conna
Rio
Jornal Do Brasil
Athi Qa Costa ¢ Silva
Costa E Silv
Congress
Former Postal Official Indicted In Baltimore
Joseph P. Doherty, a former Post Office Department official, was indicted on nine federal counts for soliciting and receiving a kickback from contractor Piracci Construction related to a new $24 million Baltimore main post office. The case ties Doherty to influence over bidding and a later lobbying agreement, with potential penalties up to 15 years and fines up to $20,000 per count.
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Baltimore, Md
Joseph P. Doherty
Post Office Department
Baltimore
Dominic Piracci Sr
Thomas J. D’alesandro Til
Philadelphia
Piracci
Social Security National
Pirand
Doherty
Rockville
Bureau of Facilities
U.S. District Court
Piracei
U.S. Post Office Department
Ithe
Eas
Pirjacci
U.S
Sraud
Stephen H. Sachs
Maryland
Afl-Cio
Tozzi
Sen
Yarly Wins City Mayor Race After Tenure Battle
Election result returns Yarly as mayor of the city, beginning a new term at 35000 dollars annually on July 1. Bradley, former police lieutenant, runs third term bid amid charged accusations of a dirty campaign and racial tensions. Polls show party leaders backing Bradley against Yarly’s administration amid corruption convictions of five Yorty appointees. Balloting used county computer totals. no precinct breakdown available.
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Yarly
She Nalion
Fletcher Bowron
Bradley
Ivsk
Ate
Yorty
Odes
Richard M. Nixon
Jos Ff. Kennedy
Greek security raids touch Athens officials amid constitutional concerns
Security authorities searched the homes of Papageorgions and Papadatos in an Athens suburb alleging violations of Article 13 of the restored constitution on home inviolability. Papageorgiou, once commander in Athens during the 1967 coup era, was retired shortly after. Papadatos, central Greece and islands commander, faced retirement as his loyalty to the regime came into question.
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Pageane
Athens
Papageorgions
Constantine
Comercoup
Cnonels
Papageorgiou
Papadatos
Greece
Islands
Betty Faulkner Plans Dramatic Airport Reveal After Weight Loss
Wichita woman Betty Faulkner expects her Air Force husband to fail recognizing her when he returns from Thailand. Once 240 pounds with 55-48-68 measurements, she now weighs 160 pounds with 38-30-30, after thyroid treatment and a low carbohydrate plan. Her goal is 140 pounds by her 32nd birthday, and she plans to surprise him by wearing a striking outfit and sunglasses at the airport.
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Wichita, Kan
Betty Fawkner
Sharon
Van
Faulkner
Hell
Latin America survey tied to Nixon aid plan visit
In a fragmented summary a report notes Rockefeller’s survey of Latin America for President Nixon. It mentions a small homemade bomb in Buentuamanga Santander Province and damage to a Colombian American cultural center as part of the incident.
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Lleras
Washington
United States
Rockefeller
Latin America
Nixon
Buentamanga
Santander
Methodist Officials Urge Meeting On Black Aid
United Methodist Church officials urge a church-wide emergency meeting to discuss stepping up expenditures for black aid after a board vote of 1.3 million for black empowerment. The board clarifies no offer was made to James Forman's coalition, detailing 300000 immediate aid to black development and a proposed 1 million more next year. A national fund drive aims to raise 20 million for reconciliation, minority ministries, and poverty relief.
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New York
United Methodist Church
James Forman
Board of Missions
Tracey K. Jones, Jr
Atlanta
Rennial Emphasis
Foreman
Economic Liberation Committee
Forman
National Black Economic Development Conference
Methodist Council of Bishops For
Black Economic Development
Methodist
Missions Board
Council of Bishops
James K. Mathews
Boston
J. C. Sams
Jacksonville
Fla
National Baptist Convention of America
Forsman
Dr. Sams
Army spends nearly 400 million on M151 jeeps and safety concerns
The Army has spent nearly 400 million for 123 017 M151 light jeeps since 1960. There are an estimated 90 000 in operation, including 12 346 in the continental United States. The vehicle’s oversteer and stability have drawn reviews by the Transportation Department and NASA coverage notes the Apollo program and moon photography. The Army tests a safer semi trailing arm rear suspension, with delivery not until after the Midi Ford contract expires. driver training remains central to safety efforts.
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Army
Willys Company
Army Materiel Command
Continental
United States
Transportation Department
National Highway Safety
Avu
Acci
Air Force
Thomas P. Stafford
Navy
John W. Young
Eugene A. Cernan
Earth
Tze
Methodist Episcopal
Zion Church
W John Dietrich
Chicago
Bishop
W. J. Walls
Moon
Wey Statiants
Associated Press
Ford
Froin
Robert Janeway
Chrysler
Dynamic Research Department
Nader
U.S
Apollo 10 site selection on Moon facing Earth
Apollo 10 mission scanned possible lunar landing sites numbered from east to west on the Earth facing side. Site No 2, the prime landing site, was the second point chosen from the moon’s eastern edge to survey and photograph the target area.
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Earth
India to receive major share of Nixon aid package
Foreign Aid figures from the White House show India, the most populous non Communist nation, would get 385 million dollars in loans and 14.4 million in technical assistance. The total American aid package for next year, including Food for Peace and Peace Corps items, amounts to about 4.6 billion dollars.
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India
White House
Peace Corps
Runners Used In Baltimore Fire Alarms
Baltimore Fire Department still uses runners to carry messages to officials at multiple alarm fires. Fire Chief John J Killen told city fire commissioners the department is forced to rely on runners because the city cannot fund communications upgrades.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Fire Department
John J.killen
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