McGovern pledges women’s roles in his administration
Washington reports that George McGovern vows to appoint a woman to the first vacancy on the Supreme Court and to name a woman ambassador to the United Nations if elected. He also promises several women to his cabinet, saying there will be women in a McGovern Cabinet beyond token roles.
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Southern schools become most heavily integrated in the nation
UPI reports that Southern schools now show the highest integration levels in the country over the past two years, while segregation has risen in many Northern urban schools. HEW data compare 1968 to 1970 71, noting Southern states doubling black enrollment in majority white schools from 18 to 39 percent, with 33 percent nationwide and 756 000 Negro students overall.
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Housing bias near bases spurs voluntary renter pledge
The Justice Department asks landlords near seven military bases to end racial discrimination in housing for servicemen. About 1121 units across Arizona California Florida Maryland Nevada North Carolina and Utah are affected after base officials barred properties whose owners refuse nondiscrimination pledges. The 1968 Fair Housing Act bans race color religion and national origin discrimination in rental and sale.
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Taos Pueblo to receive first underground power line
Taos Indian pueblo will gain electricity through underground service after an agreement signed by pueblo representatives, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Kil Carson Electric Cooperative. Terry Moynihan says construction starts now with first connections expected by late August or early September.
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