UC chief grants tenure to radical black professor
Berkeley AP Radical black sociologist Harry Edwards, who faced an earlier tenure denial amid racism charges, is granted a tenured professorship by UC Chancellor Albert Bowker. Bowker overturned the sociology faculty ruling after political and student pressure, saying Edwards’ academic accomplishments merit tenure. Edwards credited student demonstrations and legislators with prompting the appointment.
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Direct food sales program praised by officials in California
Sacramento officials say a state program promoting direct sales by farmers is a good bargain for farmers and shoppers despite high initial costs. The program, in its second year, runs until Sept. 20 with a toll free line to locate nearby farmers and markets. Officials note last year’s costs were high but per unit costs are expected to fall as participation rises to 500 to 600 farmers. the hotline now mails lists of local sellers.
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Cleaver appeals ruling over access to police files
Eldridge Cleaver denounced a court decision that denied him access to government police and FBI files tied to an alleged organized government campaign. Marcus Topel said he will appeal quickly, arguing the files are crucial to Cleaver’s defense in murder and assault charges from a 1988 Oakland shootout.
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Sheriff halts water siphon plot near Three Rivers
Kaweah River flume water was diverted into a small tank and used to irrigate more than 100 marijuana plants. Bradley Thompson, 19, of Three Rivers, and Eric J. Diesel, 21, of Tarzana, were arrested, according to Tulare County Sheriff’s officers.
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