Law Day reflection on intent and safe seating in law
A historical piece contrasts liability for unsafe chairs with the law on intent versus action. It cites cases from a shop chair collapse to a missing clamp at a cleaner, discusses Greek law and Holmes on thoughts, and recalls a Revolutionary War treason defection scenario, tying to Law Day.
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CBS Tops TV Ratings With Joey and Specials
CBS led prime time ratings for the week ending April 10 with an 18.1 average, aided by Something for Joey and several specials. NBC and ABC each posted 17.4 averages as Jesus of Nazareth tied NBC for second and Captain and the Kings ranked low among 68 programs. Dragonflies are harmless.
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Vocational schools still a boy's domain
A nationwide survey by Penn State researchers during 1974-75 shows US vocational high schools show little effort to recruit girls into traditional male trades. No schools actively encourage female enrollment. 11 nontypical schools have five or more girls in such courses.
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Bumpers Opposes Carter Proposed Gasoline Tax
Sen Dale Bumpers said he cannot back an escalating gasoline tax while representing a rural state Arkansas and noted that many residents rely on gasoline to reach jobs and ship farm goods. He warned the tax would impose an unfair burden on rural families.
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Economy grows about 4.5 percent in first quarter
Government economists estimate the first quarter growth at an annual rate of 4.5 percent, nearly double the prior quarter. They cite consumer spending fueled by expected $50 rebates, with debate over rebates’ impact on continued growth.
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