Supreme Court Rules Spanking in Schools Violates No Rights
In a 5-4 ruling the Supreme Court held that corporal punishment in public schools does not violate the Eighth Amendment. The decision shields school officials from federal recourse for paddling even if injuries occur, while noting potential state remedies. Justice Powell led the majority with Burger Stewart Blackmun and Rehnquist. dissenters were White Brennan Marshall Stevens. The case stems from Miami Drew Junior High School students Ingraham and Andrews claiming injuries and hearings were denied.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Powell
Warren E. Burger
Potter Stewart
Harry A. Blackmun
William H. Rehnquist
Sth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Miami
James Ingraham
Roosevelt Andrews
Drew
White
Hunt proposes tax credits for energy conservation
Gov. Jim Hunt urged the North Carolina General Assembly to pass an Energy Conservation Act of 1977 with tax credits and strict building code enforcement. The plan front loads solar energy and home insulation measures, offering 25 percent credits with caps, and sets insulation standards for new homes begun after August 31.
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Gov. Hunt
Raleigh
Jim Hunt
North Carolina General Assembly
Hunt
Carter
Community help line shares law, health and event notices
Readers submit questions on legal complaints to the local bar association and human relations issues to the commission. The YWCA offers confidential pregnancy testing with a fee, while needlework exhibitors can pick up entry forms for the May Show. A Michigan college held a rabbit stuffing contest with a $100 prize but fell short of the record.
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Anon
Human Relations Commission
Reagan Weaver
Tarheel Needlework Guild
Arts Council
High Point Theatre
Thomasville
K.P
Monroe County Community College Student Council
Michigan
Hotel Fire Fatal To 10 28 Missing
A five story brick hotel in downtown Galveston was destroyed by fire. Police feared 10 to 12 killed and 28 unaccounted for, with at least 14 hospitalized. One escape route was blocked by flames and several people jumped to the pavement.
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Galveston
Tex
John Jennings
Central Hotel
Gulf of Mexico Island
Jennings
Standby Gasoline Tax Plan Faces Congressional Hurdles
President Carter’s energy package includes a standby gasoline tax increase up to 30 cents per gallon, activated if conservation goals fail. James Schlesinger outlined the plan at a White House briefing, with Rod Cranston and John Brademas commenting on political realities and potential nonbinding voluntary savings.
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Washington
Carter
Rod Cranston
Cranston
D-Calif
White House
James Schlesinger
Schlesinger
Asst
House
John Brademas
D-Ind
Brademas
Senate
Congress
Sen
Abraham Ribicoff
D-Conn
Women Still Prefer Male Boss Despite Harassment
In San Antonio 401 working women surveyed report sexual harassment on the job yet most prefer a male boss to a female one. Sixteen percent quit due to persistent advances, while 71 percent still choose to work with men, citing enduring workplace norms. The study cites Elizabeth Ray and Rep. Wayne Hays as context.
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San Antonio
Tex
Sandra Carey
University of Texas At San Antonio
Elizabeth Ray
Carey
Miss Ray
Wayne Hays
Dohio
Hays
Auto costs to rise under Carter energy plan
President Carter's energy proposals aim to tighten auto emission standards and add a standby gasoline tax. The plan could raise new car sticker prices by as much as 330 dollars by 1985 and add hundreds of dollars to fuel-inefficient vehicles.
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Washington
Congress
Carter
Carter Plan Proposes Delays to Tough Auto Emission Standards
The administration floated postponements of one to three years for stricter hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide limits, drawing praise from some lawmakers but sharp criticism from General Motors chairman Thomas Murphy who warned of higher gasoline use and higher car prices without environmental gain.
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Thomas Murphy
General Motors
Detroit
Carter
House
Senate
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